UP EARLY to get the pork belly trimmed and rubbed ready for the smoker tomorrow – then we get the guitars, sound gear and cameras along to the hall. Glad we sorted the stage blacks, backdrop and most of the lighting yesterday.
While I set up the sound Margaret nips to the post office and stops at the pharmacy to pick up my prescription – pre-filled syringes with some stuff that, we hope, might help alleviate the mystery vomitting thing when it starts next.
We manage to get everything set up and soundchecked in tiem to get back to the house by 3pm. Our pals James and Alison are passing by and had asked if were gonna be around for a quick catch up…we ave a coffee and a blether then head back to the hall to in time for JonZip – my guest for tonight’s show – and Maggi arriving.
There’s a few merch-related things and some ambient lighting to sort then I get Jon soundchecked before going back to the house for an early dinner.
We’re back at the hall just after 7pm and have everything ready by the time doors open at 7.30pm. A full house by the time Jon takes the stage for a half-hour opening set then it’s my turn. I’m not exactly match fit – I’ll blame the hospital visits – but still have a grand time…and overall we have an excellent night.
A bit of a tidy up and we’re back at the house before midnight. Pizzas, drinks and chat ‘til 3am…think I’ll be sore in the morning – and glad to be off the drink ‘cos I need to get the smoker on the go before 8am for our French guests’ dinner….
