A cold wet Wednesday in January, in the middle of the worst recession the UK has experienced for decades, is hardly the ideal start for any tour, let alone the CBB machine!
With Rod at the PA controls the stage was set and ready for the band in record time. Dave Bunting had the moving head lights rigged, programmed and set in equal haste. All that remains is large portions of Fish & Chips for all – except “chips is good!!!” Leigh!
Following grease excess all round, the band sailed through sound checks. With an almost A Team – Steve Walker on Trumpet for Dave Land who was away on ‘Come Dancing’ duties – the night was set for the CBB onslaught. Now…I could go on about radio mics breaking down, follow spot operators phoning in sick and yours truly ‘mullering’ Steam Roller Blues at sound check amongst a bunch of other stuff….but I won’t. The band was ready!
Ready is a total understatement. The band was cooking, the audience were well up for it and a great gig ensued.
The one blip on the radar was when Leigh’s amp start to make totally random noises….unfortunately at the wrong times. Doh!! Only option, turn amp off, unplug mic and DI the guitar directly to the desk. No-one noticed a damn thing. Was that down to my less than slick transition or Leigh's undoubted talent. The latter methinks!
Bottom line…..Great Gig….very happy punters….invited back!
Hurrah!!!!
Cheers- Pete
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