Tues 21st October'08 Another wonderful bonfire party at my place. Yes I know your probably thinking, outside partay'? in November? musta been freezing and I musta be a mada. Yes, well I maybe mad but it wasn't freezing at all. I stocked up the fire with lots of hot, hot wood and we burned our fronts off and all had glowing faces, freezing backs but glowing fronts (ha,ha!).. We had a wicked little light saber battle. Katie bought her german friends over to see what its' like truly living out in the sticks and introduce them to an old fashioned propa' bonfire. Tony and Ida played some toons round t fire an we all had a lovely eve. There's nothing better than being sat round a lush fire with friends listening to gorgeous live music. It was a beautiful clear night sky full of stars. I just couldn't go in to sleep, it was a late one.

Thurs 9th October 2008 The Anchor Inn, Cockwood Open mic. What a great eve’. It was refreshing to hear some new music. Ben and Rupert are great musicians and it was a pleasure playing with them...oh, maybe I should refrase that...I mean singing with them... :)

Mon 6th October 2008 Radio Interview with PALM 105 fm. Torquay. This was the first radio interview that ‘Marnie & Me’ , Lady Katie & myself have done so far as a duo thang‘. It was such good fun. The D.j’s were really friendly. They seemed quite shocked when they heard us play our first song...I don’t know why they were so surprised, maybe they thought we’d be rubbish or something. How dare they :) ha,ha! I don’t know, anyways...We got to play our 3 new originals and we all enjoyed it. (I sure hope the listeners did too.) They particularly loved ‘‘The Woodlouse Song’’. It’s a very funny song full of pure silliness. It’s well worth you checking it out on YouTube. Type in the search= marnieandme, the woodlouse song! and prepare yourself to laugh your socks off.
Ok, back to the radio interview, we also kind of got thrown in at the deep end. The guys said that we had 4 minutes to write a chorus or verse of a song to do with a random song title that a listener texts in, and then we have to play it live on air. And you can’t imagine what they chose? It was a nightmare. The song title was ‘‘Put a chicken in the oven’’...It was really funny but I couldn’t believe it and my mind just seemed to empty itself of lyrics. Thank goodness for Katie’s quick thinking and lyrical content else I’d a been like a chicken in the oven...stuffed...he,he! :) so we managed to come up with a verse and played it. I wasn’t sure if we should be proud or maybe find a big hole to bury selves in. Probably the latter but hey we all had a laugh and that’s what it’s all about.

Sun 14th Sept 2008. Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre. As it was such a lovely sunny day (yes I know-shocking isn’t it) we were able to play outside the bar. It was a really nice mellow chilled atmosphere. Thanks to Lisa for taking piccys’ and Sally & Rosey & Rodger for coming support me at yet another gig! :)

End of August - September 2008 brings lots of (I know you wouldn’t believe it, but it’s true) sunny days busking in Totnes & Exeter with Lady Katie. It’s been much fun and we’ve been trying out some of our new written toons...Yarp...sounding good...even if I do say so myself :) he, he! Thanks to Clinton Cards for the use of the eleccy! It’s handy all round really, we fill their charity box up with pennies & they get to hear some different music for a change.

Thu 28th Aug 2008 More recording with The Jabbrock Band. We got some funky new toons’ in da house! We’ve been busy layering my voice up with loads of harmonies going on. After a million takes, we finally get there. Thanks Dave for making it sound so good!! :)

Sun 10th August 2008 takes me back to play at Paignton Regatta. What a lovely eve. Thanks very much to Lady Katie for playing such great guitar and Radar for sorting the sound, and for Mum coming taking pics+vid....and and and....

Sat 26th July 2008. Teignmouth Festival weekend. We played outside in the garden of The Jolly Sailor. It was a hot, hot sunny afternoon and a great, appreciative crowd gathered. A very enjoyable gig. Thanks to all. :) We played The Woodlouse Song again and oh my goodness, what a response. People were nearly wetting themselves with laughter.

Fri 25th July 2008. Takes me back to Brazz, Taunton. The first set is always mellow while people are eating in the bar/restaurant and then we liven it up for the second set to end the night on a fun note. It was a cold, wet eve. What’s happened to our summer? but that didn’t seem to stop people coming out so we had a good crowd and a good night.

Fri 25th July 2008. Takes me back to Brazz, Taunton. The first set is always mellow while people are eating in the bar/restaurant and then we liven it up for the second set to end the night on a fun note. It was a cold, wet eve. What’s happened to our summer? but that didn’t seem to stop people coming out so we had a good crowd and a good night.

Thurs 24 th July 2008. The Anchor Inn, Cockwood. The best gig I’ve had in...err...I can’t remember when....The locals were inviting and attentive. They seemed to love our music.:) Myself and Lady Katie were both on top form that night and just had such a laugh. Thanks Terry for a wicked night :)The Anchor is a lovely local village pub/ posh restaurant with a great atmosphere and great food. It’s located right next to the harbour of Cockwood so it’s situated in a beautiful spot with a venue full of character.

Sat 19th July 2008. Cockwood Village Green ‘Mud’ Festival. It was a bright sunny evening, which was a huge difference to last year. Apparently they had Glastonbury rain that bought with it the dreaded Glastonbury mud !! ooh er!! but that didn’t stop the cheery Cockwood folk from enjoying themselves, oh no, they were all still jumping around. This one was a was a fab summers eve’ and well, you just can’t beat playing outside!! What a fun night had by all. Many thanks to Lady Katie for stepping in, and playing grand guitar like, :) saving the day :) and to Kiss This for inviting me to play and all their hard work in organising the event. Cheers guys you Rock !

Sat 12 th July 2008 As part of The Exeter Respect Festival, the Environment Agency wanted to play our new song , Chemical Race from the ‘Jabbrock’ Band. Their plan was to take pictures of hundreds of people holding up cards saying things like, ‘I cycle, I turn taps off when cleaning my teeth, I use energy efficient light bulbs, and I recycle. e.t.c. e.t.c. They then wanted to show all the pictures on a slide show with our song being played in the background to raise awareness and get people thinking how can they help the environment. They played our song on Phonic Fm local radio and plugged the band....oooh-exciting stuff!! Thanks to Kevin for your connections :) Ahh see it’s not what ya’ know, it’s who ya know! ha, ha! :) And to Dave & his mate (from Jabbrock) who worked their butts off mixing and producing the tune up there in London town working through the night so we could get it to Kevin in time for the Respect Fest. Cheers guys :) We’re still working on new tunes and will be out gigging soon as we have a good set of originals together.

Thurs 10th July 2008 Cider Press Centre, Dartington. We played outside the restaurant. Katie still had a poorly throat after her tour in Germany so I did my thang‘ instead. I really enjoyed myself. It’s just got such a mellow, chilled out vibe there and the people are lovely. Katie played her wonderful guitar, I say, Rather bloomin’ well ! :) and I just loved singing. A great day by all! :)

Open mic nights...
I’ve been to a few open mic nights at The Hook & Parrot in Seaton lately. It’s been really good to see other musicians play again and be inspired. I’ve been playing a few songs on my guitar and Tony’s been playing a couple for me too which is great because I can then focus on the vocals more instead of, ’oh no which chord comes next...’ :) Ahh it’s all good stuff.

Thu 3rd July 2008 Cider Press Centre, Dartington. After Katie’s tour of Germany she needed to rest her voice for a bit as she was talking so much...no, sorry, wrong day (only joking, ha, ha) :) because of all those gigs and she gave it her all so her poor throats a bit sore now. :( What do they say though, every cloud has a silver lining, well for me that time anyways.. Luckily I wasn’t working so I went to the restaurant and sang with Katie. I had a great time and we thankfully managed to dodge the rain showers and it ended up being a really good day there.

Thu 26 June 2008 Jabbrock I just had another great night of recording with the Jabbrock band. We now have another song finished and under the belt...The Jabbrock website is being designed as we speak so we’ll be online soon with some of our tunes for you to hear. It’s so different to any music I’ve been involved with before so I’m giggling all the way from the inside out!

Sat 21 June 2008 Birthday Pirate Party Gig at Somerset. A great eve all round. I got a random call from this guy who saw me play a gig a couple of years ago in Exeter. He said he’s having a big celebration party & marquee in a field in Somerset and wants me to play. Well I jumped at the chance. I love outdoor gigs. There’s something so different about them. Matt & his partner Shawney sounded really nice too so I knew there would be a great party vibe. But when I got there, they really had it all going on! They had 2 marquees, a proper stage for us, lights, disco for later, swim pool ... an I could keep going on for ages...They had decorated everywhere all pirate, ship wrecky’ like & made such an effort. As we sound checked the generator ran out of fuel so the guys refilled it. I made a note to self to remember at half time to make sure someone checks the genni is full. I thought it’d be a nightmare if it ran out half way through a song.. And oh yea what happened? Yes I forgot to get someone to check it at half time and yes it ran out of juice right in the middle of a song. The P.A. sound just faded away to nothing and Me and Ed just looked at each other and thought oh no what do we do...gotta carry on. so we both sang really loudly and the crowd got a bit nearer and sang along a bit too and thank the lord it didn’t take them long to chuck in some more fuel...I was chuckling inwardly thinking oh no I just don’t believe it!! :) Me and Ed got them all up dancing and it was a wicked night.


I’ve been playing loads more guitar lately and working on some new tunes. Tis’ becoming exciting times again...bout‘ time too! :)
My new boyfriend, Jonny came down to support me :) the darling...mmm...

Sat 7th June 2008 3 GIGS IN ONE DAY
Another really busy weekend. Belmont Park-Exeter , The Castle pub-Bradninch Festival, and finally Mad Hatters Party-Crediton
Katie & me were booked to play at Bradninch festival. I was then playing a party gig with Ed in the evening.
Katie rang me the day before asking if I wanted to do a last minute gig in Belmont Park in Exeter before we go to Bradninch Festival. I thought yea, we can do it when we B&Q it! :)

GIG NUMBER ONE We arrived at Belmont Park, Exeter and there were problems with the genni’ so we had no electric for a bit. I was conscious that time was wafting away as we didn‘t have long before we had to shoot off to the next gig. When we got going, after about 2 songs the heavens opened and it hailed...big time. This wasn’t any ordinary hail. It was huge, massive, humongous hail. I’ve never seen hail that big before in my life. I would compare the size to a jaffa cake but realistically they were more the size of smarties or M & M’s. honestly :) Everyone was running for cover before they got knocked out. :0 Most people ran in the open sided tent that we were playing in. It was quite a bizarre experience. Everyone was stood behind us. I thought I’d try and be funny and said, if your stood there that means you have to sing...Their faces looked worried and not many did... It was fun though. Never had that happen before. It was also the first time that my niece & nephew, Leah & Malikai, 6 and 2years old have ever seen me sing live. I was really honoured they were there. My dear Mum bought them down with Chloe and I felt all mushy inside...ahhhh shucks!!


GIG NUMBER TWO We then scooted off to The Castle pub to play at Bradninch Festival and just made it in time. We played in the garden out the back with great acoustics, a lovely little stage and buzzy atmosphere.


It was really sunny there, so different from the hailstorm from earlier. It was like going into another world. Special thanks to Sara and Jase for making it to watch me.

The Geee' force of Jan's van when pulling away has Jase stuck to the back, holding on for dear life! :)
Again it was the first time my sis’ had ever seen me ‘do my thang’ on stage so it was really special. Fanx guys. love ya :)
Our encore song was ‘The Woodlouse song’ and yes it was about Woodlouses. I started writing it with Paul a couple of years ago as a joke and then it got buried and forgotten about under a load more lyrics. When I was jamming with Katie I stumbled across the old lyrics again and we finished writing it in fits of laughter. When we played it, I was wondering if people would get it or not and thinking oh know, what if it flops, it’s our last song, but luckily they ‘got it’ and loved it. After we finished our set, I was walking through the pub & as I passed people, I could hear them singing the chorus line. Woodlouse, woodlouse, I wish I was a woodlouse...I couldn’t believe it.
I had a guy come up to me and make me sing it again cause his mate didn’t hear it properly. As I was leaving and getting into my van ready to go to my third and final gig of the day, I had to stop and listen for a moment...There were some guys waiting for a bus across the road and they were singing it too. It was surreal and so, so funny. Will get a copy on the site soon as poss! Well done and many, many thanks to Lady Katie for making it such a fab gig. She was in a rush too, she had a wedding to get to.

GIG NUMBER THREE And lastly but not leastly' I then headed over to Sally’s for her
Mad Hatters Party gig.
Myself and Ed were playing, what was going to be a short set, that ended up going on more than twice as long. They didn’t want us to stop and I didn’t want to either. It was really mellow and I just couldn’t stop playing the guitar...(wow miracles do happen ehh!!!) Ed was doing some cool improvisation stuff on some of my tunes that he’d never heard before. I thought it sounded really wicked, like we both knew what we were doing (steady on, I know) :) but it really worked well. Thanks Ed for your confidence in just going with the songs cause I think it sounded fab with all your bits and bobs you were doing. My work was now done for the day so we half packed away the P.A. and I settled in to relaxing properly around a gorgeous little bonfire. You just can’t beat the atmosphere of good company, a roaring fire, good music and I think that’s about it, what more could you want boy!! :) oh, a beer...:) A great eve’ all round. Thanks Sally :)
It's going to be a long night so better pace ourselves Mr Cider drinker

Sun 25th May 2008 Katie & myself played at The Rose & Crown in the afternoon as part of the Sandford Festival. I really enjoyed the gig. Many thanks to Stone and Everyone for all their hard work in making it happen, It was a really great weekend with lovely people and a fab vibe. The sound engineers did a spot on job. I parked Betsy-Ronald (me old campa van) up for the weekend near the V stage field so that I could have a few beers later and enjoy some great music. And that I did!!!! Thanks all

Sat 24th May 2008 was quite a busy day. I played at Exmouth Festival with Lady Katie doing her thang’ on the guitar. It was at an Arts exhibition so it was a chilled, intimate atmosphere. We then scrambled our things together and rushed over to Sandford festival, near Crediton for a set there before Katie had to rush off for another gig. Rock and Roll ehh!! :) Many thanks to me Mum, Jase & Chloe & to Lady Lisa for taking some pics for us.

Sat 24th May 2008 was quite a busy day. I played at Exmouth festival with Lady Katie doing her thang’ on the guitar. It was at an Arts exhibition so it was a chilled, intimate atmosphere. We then scrambled our things together and rushed over to Sandford festival, near Crediton for a set there before Katie had to rush off for another gig. Rock and Roll ehh!! :) Many thanks to me Mum, Jase & Chloe & to Lady Lisa for taking some pics for us.

Sat 17th May 2008 Wedding gig at Barnstaple. This was a lovely day. It was held at Bloom hill hotel and sculpture gardens. Very intimate and a really nice crowd. I thought they were joking when they asked us to play the song, Rainbow connection by Kermit the frog from the Muppets, but they were serious. When learning the song, I totally understood why though. It has got really meaningful and lovely lyrics. As a joke, I did want to start singing the song in a true Kermit sounding fashion and then sing the rest of it properly, just for a laugh but they wanted me & Ed to play it as they walked in down the isle for the ceremony. So I had to sing it properly. I did chuckle inwardly though. It would have been so funny to do but very inappropriate so I managed to contain myself! :)

Sun 11th May 2008 played at The Tigar Bar Restaurant, Exeter with Katie. I don’t think a gig has ever gone by so quickly. I really enjoyed it.

Thu 8th May2008 The beginnings of The Jabbrock band.... I’ve started jamming and recording with a funky band called ‘Jabbrock’ their music sounds a bit similar to Leftfield & Faithless. Its got a really dance’y / Reggae stylee going on with a unique twist. I love singing with them. It’s very exciting. we’re planning to bombard the world...oops, sorry, I mean the festivals etc. next year so watch this space folks. who knows what could happen!! :)

Sat 8th Mar 2008. The Snooky trust Charity gig @ The Atmospheric, Starcross. Big thanks to Stone & Caz for asking me to play at this event. It was a fantastic evening with some great talent. Ed played guitar with me. He did a great job, played really well and just got right into it. So much energy. Cheers Ed! :)
Check out the videos on the website & www.myspace.com/marniesongs. I enjoyed it So much & met some really lovely people. Thanks to Rosey & Roger and Anne & her friends for coming to yet another gig and supporting me. loves ya!
There was a really good crowd and The Snooky trust raised about £200 so it was a good productive evening and worth all they’re hard work in organising.

Cloudy opened the evening with a great set & a good choice of songs. The only down side was that she played 3 of the same songs that we had in our set list. How dare she :) ha,ha! - must have good taste!! :) I’m told Cloudy is about 15yrs of age. I just can’t believe she plays guitar that well and delivers such amazing vocals at 15 years old....I was really impressed and inspired by her. thanks gal! Apparently Cloudy & her mum were at Sidmouth folk festival and remembered me & Ben playing in the Anchor, all those years ago. They loved my version of Zombie and after that, Cloudy started playing guitar & singing, and Zombie was the first song she ever learnt...Wow, I’m welling up! :)

Jan - Mar 2008 Busking. Totnes, Exeter, Dartington.
I’ve been out busking with Lady Katie a few times. It has been much fun but very cold. We nearly got blown over in Exeter. It’s a hard knock life working out in the elements! :) I had to force myself to choose a shop for us to play outside of, then go in and ask them if I could give a donation to their charity box in return for using their electric socket for Katie’s little busking P.a. I felt such a donut. They were reluctant but thankfully after a minute of persuading, they said yes. Once we’d finished our busking episode, they asked us if we would come back as they really enjoyed it! That’s what I like to hear!! We had a crowd of boys asking if they could play and sing, It’s not karayucky ya know, I said!! :)
They left and came past again later and chucked us some pennies (I thought) but they were actually 3 little marbles. I have a lovely green souvenir of my first busking with Lady Katie. Aww!! :)

People were busily going about their business and we had a few peop’s stop and listen for a bit before going on their way. I felt miles away deeply engulfed in singing ‘K.T. Tunstall’s Hold on’ and when I looked up at the end, I couldn’t believe there were loads of people all stopped on the street both sides & up the hill listening to us...It was a bit of a shock but great - obviously. They all clapped, I went red and then they sort of thinned out. It was so unexpected because when busking, people don’t generally stop and clap, it’s more of a passing audience so it was strange but good yar!! :) We had a car stop in the road in front of us for a moment. They were ‘boy racers’ in a smashing :) sooped up nova or something. ( ooh how I wish I had one...he,he!) They turned up their stereo full blast, looked over and chuckled and then speedily drove off...It was quite funny really. If I’d a reacted a bit quicker, I could have chucked some pennies in their window....ha,ha !

Sat 8th Jan 2008. Ed’s Birthday Party, Exeter.
Ed and Anne put on some great food for their guests as we played a couple of acoustic sets. It was fun but quite intense with everybody sat so close, quietly, intently listening. They were a lovely bunch of people so we soon settled into it. A really lovely evening, Thanks for inviting me.

Jan 2008. A farewell to Paul. We have been working together for nearly two years. We have created some amazing music and had some awesome times. Paul is also in the Reoffenders (a lively fun punk/rock band) as well and with both bands becoming so busy, something just had to give... After a year the Reoff's got a dep guitarist organised but when it came down to it, Paul just enjoyed it to much to want to leave...We decided that amongst our best efforts to clone Paul, It just wasn't possible to extract his D n' A and although he is a talented soul, he just couldn't split himself to be in two places at the same time... So then there was one...

I am working with new musicians so that I can still sing my little, big heart out and I‘ll just see where it takes me...!!

Sat 29th Dec 2007. Was our first time playing at The Bell Inn, Bovey Tracey. This was mine and Paul's last gig this year. It was special because we had a star guest. Paul asked Lady Katie to come along and play her congas. And that she did :) With both Paul and Katie's musical abilities, they clicked together to provide the perfect backing to accompany my vocals. The pub was cosy and there was a great crowd. Katie really made us sound soooo much betterer'. She has many talents, (no time to go into them all now though :)..............) but one of them being able to bash away for hours creating fantastic rhythms that just complimented our music so well. She's a natural. Thanks lady :) and everyone that turned up to make it such a grand night.

Sat 15th Dec 2007. Paul & I went back to The Balfour Arms, Sidmouth. The place wasn't heaving but those that were there really enjoyed it and we got them up dancing near the end. They were attentive and seemed to get our jokes. They must be strange as well....to get my jokes...:)..ha..ha...The pub has a new landlord/lady and they have brought with them a great atmosphere and welcoming feeling to the place. I haven't had so much fun at a gig in ages. Me and Paul were totally on form and buzzing off each other, and the crowd, and I loved it. I thought this gig was going to be such hard work as I felt kinda' rough with this cold'y thing and I'd been helping my mate move house all day too ( do get the violins out, it's appropriate) :) so I was shattered, but I soon forgot how tired I was and just got into it with it being such an enjoyable gig. So big Thank yous to Paul and all.x

Sat 8th Dec 2007 We travelled to The Tiverton Inn in in South Molton. This was a fairly size’y venue and a strange evening because one minute we were playing to a mellow crowd, the next, the venue was packed out like a tin of sardines in their bestest ball gowns an all...and the next it was all chilled out again. Think there was a big posh do going on down south. (ha, ha) It was a good night just a bit bizarre going from one extreme to another.

Fri 30 Nov 2007 Exeter Memorial Museum asked Paul & I back to play for their closing down party. This time they wanted a lively upbeat set, so we gave it to them. It was an early gig, we were finished by 8pm. luckily because Paul had to rush off to another gig in Tiverton, (2 gigs in 5 hours-Rock and Roll) so I chilled out at the Museum afterwards, slowly packing down and tried not to let my head get too big with such great feedback from everyone. When we were playing, it didn't seem like they were really listening all that much, but then, they were there for the Art. But afterwards I was really surprised at how many people came up and said they really enjoyed it...See, looks can be deceiving. I kept my feet on the ground and just managed to get my head out the door! :) All is well!

Thu 29 Nov 2007 at The Marine Tavern, Dawlish. I played my first gig with new dep’ guitarist, Ed. Paul my number one man, is also committed with the Reoffenders (a fun, lively punk /rock band) and with both bands being so busy, Paul just could not do both full time, (unless we clone him...We're still working on that..:) So I have had to find a replacement dep' to do my gigs with me when Paul is otherwise engaged. One of them being 'Ed', a very talented gentle man who did so very well at the Marine Tav' gig. His playing was really good and he had a mass of real on stage energy. The crowd loved how he'd be away somewhere in his head, right into what he was playing one minute and the next he was jumping up and down, and still playing chords right...how can he do that? I find it hard enough to stand perfectly still while playing guitar, singing and try and get the chords right :) ..mmm...Ed had big boots to fill from Paul and he did so very well. Thanks to all his hard, hard work....There wasn't a massive crowd there but they sure did enjoy it. They sang along and wouldn't let us go home until we'd played at least 4 more encore songs and then wanted us to repeat some of what we'd already played already. Hardcore. I was buzzing and didn't want to stop but with early mornings for work, it just had to be done!

Weds 21st and Thurs 22nd Nov 2007 at The Anchor, Cockwood. Nr Dawlish. We played the opening nights for Terry & Alison’s new room. The weds’ eve was for business works peops’ and the Thurs was for the locals and everyone. They had the most amazing buffet I've ever seen. We went on stage and kept them entertained. It was a fun evening with a great atmosphere. The old village hall conversion is now the massive extension to Terry and Alison's pub and has a ground and first floor restaurant and a stage that can be viewed by all, up and down. The room is like being inside a ship. They have really done it out so well and I was proud to be asked to be the first to play there and open their new venue. Thanks guys. It was great. :)

Sat 17th November 2007 at The Waterfront at Westwood Ho. Ho Ho ! It was a long old journey to get there but worth it. There was a good crowd there who sang along to the sing a longs and wanted to have a good night and that we did!!

Fri 16th November 2007 CHARITY CONCERT @ EXETER CATHEDRAL FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. We were lucky enough to be asked by 'Kiss This' to take part in the first EVER Rock concert at Exeter Cathedral for this great cause. We started off the evening with a 45 minute set of originals and covers. And wow, Exeter Cathedral has to be the most fantastic place I have ever played in so far. It was an experience I will never ever forget. The sound-man made us sound so brill. I couldn't believe it when I first started singing, the sound echoed around the whole cathedral. It sounded unbelievable. It nearly bought tears to my eyes. To look up and around me and be playing in such a magnificent place. We were really honoured to be part of it. The lighting man brought the cathedral to life with his cleverness, lighting up all the arches etc. It was so beautiful. One of the highlights for me was when we got the whole audience singing back to us in 'play that funky music white boy' With a bit more encouragement they roared back at me and their magnified sound threw itself around the cathedral arches. wow, wow, wow!!! And I had to sing Wuthering Heights and it sounded almost haunting in there too.....Then 'The Dean' blasted his way on stage with 'wild thing' and sang his heart out with an unforgettable performance. You couldn't help but have a big smile on your face the whole way through. He had such an energy about him. Then, lastly, 'Kiss This' ("http://www.lemonrock.com/kissthis" ) came on to perform a great selection of covers. Tanya's vocals were awesome. She has got a fantastic range and the backing, by the guys sounded full and exciting and really good. Tanya has a natural onstage presence. She flows away with the music. Very inspiring to watch. They got everybody up dancing in the isles and down the front. It was really surreal to think that we were in this holy place and pounding out great tunes and everyone dancing. It was such a fun night.
The event raised over £2000 for children in need and I honestly cannot thank everyone enough for all their hard work in making this happen. There is always so much 'behind the scenes' work involved and they made it happen. Thanks guys!! I have wanted to help raise money for children in need for years and just not quite got organised in time to prepare an event. You guys made it possible and I fulfilled one of my dreams. Both myself and Paul are very lucky!!! Thank ya!!

Sun 11th Nov 2007. Gig at The Spinning Wheel, Paignton. It was a good night, not that busy, although we nearly had all of the band members of the Reoffenders there. Very nice of them to come & support us.

Sat 3rd November 2007 Paul and I played at The Bridge Inn @ Topsham with the very talented multi-tasking Miss Katie of 'Loreli' (who is also the famous lady drummer from the Reoffenders) This was our 2nd performance at The Bridge (We supported Chris TT. there last year) and it was every bit as good as the last. We started off the night with a set of original material. It was a bit nerve-racking to start with because they were such an attentive audience, everyone was so quietly, intently listening to every word, you could hear a pin drop, and any mistakes...It was a great gig. After we had done our 'thang' we sat and enjoyed Loreli perform their Original collection of really fab material, also sampling the well looked after special beers that the Bridge is so well known for...This was a very inspiring evening, I spent most of it hooked into Katie's great lyrics and feeling the raw emotions that shone through in every song.

October 2007

Thu 4th October 2007 we played at The Dartmouth Inn, Newton Abbot. There were only about 5 people in the pub while we were setting up. I thought oh no, tis’ going to be a quiet one. But as the evening went on and once we started, it got really busy. Lots of Paul’s work mates came down to have a listen so that must have doubled the bar takings...ha ha ha :) Thanks guys for supporting us. Ye all really made it a great night.




Tue 30th October 2007 Halloween gig at The Lansdowne, Dawlish. The night started with a Halloween themed 5 course nosh up, where we started by playing a selection of chilled out music. Once they had finished their meals we upped the tempo with a lively set. I was dressed accordingly with my witch’s outfit, forgetting the broom stick this time. I couldn't get lift off with all the music gear so had to take the van instead! :)

SEPTEMBER' 2007 BRINGS US TO: -

Sun 9th Sept 2007 finds us back at The Jolly Farmer, Newton Abbot. It was a horribly wet and windy eve’ so this time we played inside. There were a few customers that braved the weather but generally mainly only the dedicated locals and some of Paul’s local mates. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to come out because it ended up to be a really buzzy night with just the few of us. Paul was on form with his witty comments and we had a right laugh. Cheers everyone!

Thu 13th Sept’ 2007 we were back at The Marine Tavern, Dawlish. I love this venue. It is cosy, with a fantastic atmosphere, with a really friendly landlord/landlady. Those that were there really listened and enjoyed the music. It’s one of those venues where people are quiet and respectful and appreciative for the music. It’s both great and scary, cause it’s then obvious when I mess up...never mind ehh, you just gotta laugh it off :) I do it on purpose really, just to show that no-ones perfect...ha ha ha yeah right! :) I do talk rubbish sometimes :)

Fri 28th Sept 2007 We were at Brazz, Taunton. Quite a smart venue. We played a long set. Chilled out music while people were noshing down their food, then more upbeat later, trying to get them dancing round with all that food inside them :) Cheers Dave for helping us unload the gear in the rain. :)

Sun 2 Sept 2007 After a week long Tour with the Reoffenders, Paul and I played another blinding gig at The Golden Lion. St Ives. What more can I say from before. They are a really buzzy crowd who love live music and they give us great feedback singing, clapping and dancing along. It was slightly more chilled than the crazy hopping last Friday night that the Reoffenders played there. (while on Tour) That night my duties consisted of being a non shaky photo person and most importantly beer Rodey. For our Marnie gig, Heather and I swapped roles and, I say, she did a sterling job...:) Many thanks to all and the Golden Lion for a guaranteed great night!!x

Paul,Katie,John & myself got together and had a wicked little Jam at the camp site.