Friday, June 15, 2012

NTB gig in the 1890s Wyoming Barn at Eigse 2012

I said in my last blog that it was just like stepping back into the 1890s, the only tell-tale giveaway was the PA and Lights ! The Eigse Festival folks had even gone to the trouble of providing period Chairs and Benches for the listeners, who, I'm delighted to say, arrived by the wagon-load, and we had the full-house signs up at 8.30pm on Wednesday night. Probably the most remarkable aspect of the night was the fact that 99% of the crowd was comprised of new faces, and people who were completely new to our style of music. This, once again, is testament to my personal philosophy. If you provide an entertaining show, comprised of original material, performed in Bluegrass/Traditional Country style, combined with entertaining and informative links, with a little humour, you're on to a winner. We also had an opportunity to perform some of my new songs from the forthcoming album on Pinecastle Records, which were very well received. The Staff at the Visual Arts Centre were most helpful, and Steve di a great job on the Sound and Lights.Thanks to all concerned, and we will be back before too long. Watch this space ...........