Monday 25 April 2011

Gig report: Jon Orchard @ The Mad Cat, Pidley

Band: Jon Orchard (with myself on percussion)
Venue: The Mad Cat, Pidley
Date: 23/03/11
Audience: Packed, supportive
Set: Not sure - lots of covers and a couple of Jon's originals
Notes: It's good to be playing grooves with Jon again - this was fairly last minute and the first time since September I've had the pleasure of adding congas to Jon's brilliantly radio-friendly tunes, both covers and originals. The Mad Cat was vibrant on Saturday night - the crowd were so up for it, and there was plenty of them. A really nice gig this one - Jon was in good voice, I felt very comfortable with the material, the and lively crowd added to what felt like a real party vibe, calling for several encores. It was probably the most knackered I've been after a gig for a long time and my hands were red raw by the end of it - but when the audience are that into it it's almost rude not to give 100% in return. A thoroughly top night, that was.

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