Woo! We did it! I didn't forget my words, or fall over my lead or even drop a plectrum. It was SOOOO much fun playing on that stage although I was quite glad it was so dark and we couldn't see all the people. Big thank you to anyone in that appreciative audience or who came up to chat afterwards or bought an album. The Blind Boys were fabulous- got everyone up and grooving after telling folk that they "do not appreciate a conservative audience". Bit gutted we didn't get to meet them but what a treat to see them perform. Saying that, we did chat to the pianist, Jason Crosby, who is undoubtedly the most cheerful person I have ever met. Other highlights include finding Kate Rusby's set list in our dressing room, (she had played the Phil the previous night) and finding out later on that my sister in law had gone into labour during the B Boy's set. Think baby Maggie must've been feeling those funky bass lines and she was born the next day. Might try and find her a baby sized, pinstripe blue suit... Should have a stack of photos for you soon courtesy of Chris Norman (thank you!!!)...look out for them...

Labels: Blind Boys of Alabama, Chris Norman, Kate Rusby, Maggie