We have a date 21st June. That means another ten or so gigs that will either be cancelled or postponed some for the third time. So cautious optimism is the watch word here. Given that the summer months are usually a little quieter the autumn could be crazy for gigs if things get back to normal. So with everything crossed let’s hope there is real light at the end of this horribly long tunnel.
When I first started this little exercise we were a month into lockdown on the 24th April. Like most of you I expected this to last a month or two. The reality now is clear and sadly it will be a full twelve months and probably a lot more between my last gig and the next one. We go again and hopefully this brings back memories for my gig going chums who have joined me on this great musical journey down the years.
Just the one today for my look back down memory lane.
1997, Steve Phillips, the Cabbage Patch, Twickenham, London
An aware visit to this tiny room above the famous Rugby pub a stone’s throw from Twickenham stadium. Phillips probably best known as being part of the Notting Hillbillies with Mark Knopfler is an established bluesman in his own right.
Tonight it’s just him no surprise slots from Mr Knopfler and very good it is. No stand out memories to be fair where he did some solo, some Hillbillies stuff and a cover or two. Just a man with guitar doing his stuff.
That’s it for today so don’t forget, support your small local venues and smaller artists in these difficult times, stay safe and keep on rockin y’all.