tales from the bandstand
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Tales from the bandstand: The army base and the champagne glass incident.
I’ve played army / RAF bases several times and have had all kinds of experiences with the guests.First of all, let me say that these people know how to party. As a taxpayer you should be elated to know that your money funds several parties for the forces in which all the stops are pulled.Live…
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Tales From The Bandstand: The ”Cuddle Puddle”
This happened quite a few years ago but I didn’t reminisce it til tonight.We did a gig with Raie in a desecrated church in Camden Town. It was a 50th birthday but there was also quite a few alternative culture events going on and the whole place was fun and full of lights, confetti and…
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Tales From The Bandstand: “The Barn Dance”
Here’s another fresh episode of “tales from the bandstand” feat: the owner of the wedding barn I played yesterday. Get ready it’s a rollercoaster We show up for soundcheck and he comes to greet us. Lovely man, bit of a character I though, likes a bit of a banter and having a laugh.Tall, skinny, wrinkly…
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Tales From The Bandstand: “Bandwiches”
I’ve had many bandwiches in my life. I have to say I’m usually well looked after when I’m on a gig but from time to time It happens that my dinner is cold and beige. My favourite bandwich story is from that time I played on the HMS Belfast, which is the warship moored near…
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Tales From The Bandstand: “The Wasp Nest”
I’m on a posh gig in the countryside and I just had the following conversation with the manager. This is all true I swear to god.“Hey did you realise that there’s a bunch of wasps chilling around the window at the back of the stage area?”(She exchanges a worried look with the waitress) “how many?”“The…
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