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Howdy Folks (how appropriate).

It's hot. people are clustering around the venues with air con, for good reason.

Significant Police presence this year. At our first gig, I used the old Blues Brothers line, 'a very special thankyou to all the members of law enforcement who've chosen to be with us this evening'.

The first officer gave me a bit of a look but the second guy with the Big Beard got the reference and gave me the thumbs up. Whew. Making fun with jump suited guys with dogs is at your own peril.

Compared to our last few visits up here, this one is relatively short  we have to be back in town next week for Australia Day Weekend. As we're playing at night it's hard to get out to see some of the other acts that are on, but the boys look like they're going to make a bid for a late night session this evening.

Ms Jo has joined us for this trip (yay) and we've been able to try harmonies on Twice Shy Girl and  few other songs, plus the wonderful Stewart fixed her up with some In ear monitors (SHURE PSM 200, me like) and they make a difference, especially in venues where you can't control the fold back monitors to any great extent.

We were a little shaky on our first night, after driving through the heat. The car Mr Wizard was riding in had no air con and he may have arrived slightly desiccated.

Once more, we adapted, hydrated and had a strong night last night. People even danced to Queen Above The Oceans (new folky kind of song).

We're on for two more shows, with luck, we might be able to catch some of the other great stuff that's on around town.

Shout outs to Kathy, Vicki, Sean and David & Son - thanks for dropping in to see us.

More soon.

MJEB

For convenience sake, here's our gigs all nicely neatly listed and so forth:

Tamworth Festival Shows

Monday 20th January - Marquee - 8pm -11pm

 

The super awesome Jo Fitzgerald is joining us (yay harmonies) and we might even rustle up some guests.

 

And just cos I like it, here's the art again

Ever wished you paid more attention in Electronics?

I am still a fan of LED stuff and our man Monte has been building stuff.

Now I watched this video, but I didnt understand it so I am going to watch it again.

Several times.

i think I know whats going on.

Sort of.

Anyway, I want some for our shows. I want them. 

A lot.

Update - to find out more about the Blues Explosion series, showcasing some great Australian talent on discs 1-4 plus this new one, visit their site: 

www.bluesexplosion.com.au

Cheers to tony and Leah for their hard work and dedication

The latest volume of Blues Explosion has just been released, featuring some of Australia's best Blues and Roots.

Tony Cini curates the collection and included our track Swamp Monster from 'Nuevo Retro'.

When I figure out where the link for their stuff is, I'll post it :-)

www.bluesexplosion.com.au

things they don't tell you about being in a band part #54 - Set list construction.

Festival time?

Yep

New songs? 

Check.

Jo on Harmony?

yep, so better include those songs we skip when she's not around.

Bored with anything from the setlist? Anything not firing?

Sure. lets move this, that  and...

4 hours later.