We have a date 21st June for normality we hope and the end of socially distancing at a gig. 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.
2011, Arbouretum, the Borderline, London
If you like a bit of deep groove based music like War on Drugs, Endless Boogie then these guys are definitely for you. Fronted by a Richard Thompson sound-alike too it’s a groove psych rock folkie thang.
As with music of this type you have to be in the right mood or groove to really enjoy it. Theirs is a strange alchemy to enjoying live music and it’s getting the balance right between venue, sound, light, company and alcohol. It’s often fine margins but tonight we are in the zone and thoroughly enjoy the ninety minutes or so with these guys.
No particular highlight or vivid memory but a good rock gig.
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.