I'll start where I left off on Sunday 28th January. My worst fears about Morris and the Minors being too loud for the golf club proved totally unfounded...we had a really good night and everyone enjoyed themselves.
The following night, it was back to my stuff, and on to a new venue for me, O'Donoghues in Wakefield.
This it has to be said was one of the best open mic nights I've been to. Maybe I just caught a good night, but it will be a major bonus as there's not much else happening on Mondays. I played 'These Eyes Of Mine', 'Whiskey Coloured World' and 'Rocket Man'. The response and the people running the night were great. I don't want to tempt fate, but I found the pub had a really nice atmosphere and is right behind live music-rare these days. I was booked for a full gig on Thursday the 8th March, so am looking forward to that.
Tuesday was another new venture. This time the Ship on Briggate in Leeds. This one took a bit of finding, as it's on a precinct, then tucked away down an alley.
A really nice pub, the open mic night is in need of more support. Ben Greaves is the host, and I played a couple of covers: 'Wish You Were Here' and 'Walking in Memphis' before doing 'Whiskey Coloured World' and '7 Shades of Grey'.
Below is Ben doing a tune.
Thursday was back to The Primrose this time, just open mic after the headline band had been on. It was nice to see Steve and Louisa's full 30 minute set, as they were the booked opening act. I've seen them quite a few times at Doctor Wu's. Very catchy songs, one of which I had in my head was a cover but it's there's, which is a good sign I guess. My set comprised 'Your Shadow', 'Whiskey Coloured World' and 'I'm Coming Out'.
Steve and Louisa @The Primrose 1/2/07.
The weekend was very busy. After a Morris gig in Hull, which ended at 4am and included too many pints of over-priced smooth, I had to head off the hangover ready for Sunday night and my first full solo gig of the year at the New Inn, Barwick-In-Elmet. Full means 2 45 min sets, or a 45 and an 80 as it turned out! I played lots of covers and a fair few originals thrown in. They were 'Your Shadow', 'Whiskey', 'Young,Lost And Hopeful', 'Cold Cold Day', 'I Don't Need' and 'These Eyes'. A lot of artists are allergic to playing covers, but I really enjoy playing ones I want to. On this occasion the audience was very good and enjoyed it too. So all in all a great night and I hope to be back there very soon.
Into week 2 of this double-header, and Doctor Wu's was played on Tuesday night, the 6th of Feb. I played 'These Eyes' and 'Your Shadow', 'Gods And Angels' and U2's 'Stuck In a Moment'. 'Gods' was only played due to a surprise request to 'play the Angels song'. I assume it was that one anyway.
Thursday, amidst the snow, was the 2nd rehearsal for the new band. The first gig is but 9 days away now, and it's sounding really fantastic. Most of my songs are 'band songs' really, and the ones I've been doing solo really come alive. I'm hoping for a good night at Zephyr bar, the potential is most certainly there.
Firday, amidst even more snow, was back to The Primrose, this time for a booked slot of 30 mins. Both bands pulled out, so just the 2 acoustic acts remained. In an informal night, where I opened, what had the potential to be a dull one became a really solid night. It was helped in part by the surprise apperance of a party of Aussies and Kiwis, out for a regular night out! Just goes to show you never know who might be there! And it's always the audience that make a show what it is, no matter how well you think you have performed.
I played 'These Eyes', 'Your Shadow', 'Even', 'Whiskey', 'Gods and Angels', 'Old Wishing Well', 'Cold Cold Day', 'Rocket Man' and 'One Of Us'(the encore).
A really fun night.
The final gig of this marathon was last night, Sunday the 11th at Santiagos in Leeds.An intimate setting, and a really good acoustic showcase, just the sort I have wanted to do for a while.
I played 'Your Shadow', 'Whiskey', Gods And Angels' , 'Money From the Satisfied Man' (debut performance, nearly remebered all the words!), and 'Life'.
So this week is thankfully a bit quieter. I'm going to O'Donoghues tonight and then possibly The Grove on Wednesday. The final band rehearsal before the gig is Thursday.
All the best :)
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