Travels With The Corrds

St Patrick’s Day Three – The Return

It was great to wake up at home again, and to know that this gig would be a local one, so we didn’t have to leave too early.

When we got to the place, we had to load the gear in by some of us putting a few bits in the elevator and sending someone up with it while the rest of us unloaded it at the other end.

The room we were in was… The Bridge Suite? It was decorated very nicely, and very posh, indeed, with all the tables reserved as the tickets were all sold out. It seemed to be something to do with the Mayor, who attended the gig with-spouse.

It was nice to talk to Callum (one of our lovely agents) on the phone as we were setting up – as we haven’t all had a good social natter for a good while… We’re all long overdue for a party…

After soundcheck we were directed to the River Suite, which was to be our dressing room for the night (and general ‘smoking room’ for any customers in the vicinity), and after some enquiries, we managed to secure ourselves some dinner, too.

The most un-rock n’ roll part of our gigs is the bit after soundcheck and before we start to get ready for the gig – sometimes this can be a long time, and also quite boring. This evening we passed the time hearing some rather sensational stories from our DJ for the night (who didn’t seem too happy about his job, and seemed to prefer his other job as a female impersonator), and watching TV. When Eastenders came on and Dave and Andrea settled down for concentrated viewing – our friendly DJ (not an Eastenders fan, apparently) said something (in Dave’s direction) to the effect of him not knowing blokes could be interested in watching programmes like that…. Which was an interesting comment, coming from someone who plucks his eyebrows and likes to wear dresses… ;-)

It’s all in good humour, mind you…

After eating and watching a programme hosted by the Two Ronnies, we all got ready for the gig and took a picture each before going on stage.

The stage set up was really strange, as the tables inthe room had been set really close to the stage, but on either side – so as to leave room for the dance floor, while packing in as many people as possible – so our speakers were set more or less behind us and movement was rather restricted.

The show went really well, however, and the Mayor looked well into everything. We had a lot of jiggers and dancers of all varieties, and another great night was had by all.

Being a local gig, we were also very pleased to be returning home early, especially as we had a bit of a trek ahead of us for our fourth, and final St Paddy’s gig the next day.

|  Add to del.icio.us |  digg this