The gig is looming!!

Suddenly it's less than 2 weeks to the gig... blimey!

So at the weekend I did some work on getting the set list finalised. I'm now umming and ahing about a couple of my own instrumentals vs one of Gordon Giltrap's. The problem being the Giltrap one is a bit of a challenge, I play it okay but obviously no where near his level. To still ponder

I've sorted out my little folder of lyrics. I'm okay remembering lyrics but have decided to ensure I have a prompt if I don't a folder with all the lyrics in on a music stand is the way to go.

So all set apart from some continued practice.

I've been offered the loan of an acoustic pickup for the gig which'll be good but it's annoying as I used to have a similar one. After an extensive search, including the loft, I have to admit it's gone. I have a vague recollection of lending it to someone some years back... I doubt it was returned.

Comments

  1. Candy's daily Dandy2 November 2009 at 12:50

    I am so happy for you!!! The gig sounds like it will be a smashing success, for all the prep!

    Best of luck to you. Find your inner rock star and let it shine!!!

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  2. Suburbia2 November 2009 at 13:25

    Good luck for the gig! Wish I was going to be there!

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  3. DILLIGAF2 November 2009 at 14:57

    Looking forward to it old bean. Still no idea about Caz and Jax but the daft northern bloke'll be there...;-)

    ps...please e-mail me a day or two before. It's in my diary - and in Caz's but if she forgets and I don't check mine and...oh you know what I mean.

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  4. Liz Hinds2 November 2009 at 22:17

    You'll be just hunky dory whatever you play!

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  5. Anonymous3 November 2009 at 10:42

    :)

    just enjoy it and you tube some of it ;)

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  6. Aunt Jackie4 November 2009 at 00:25

    Yeah I wanna see it if I can't be there at least YouTube it!

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