The bar has a small stage in the corner where Ken and George set up the gear and started the night with a few folksy/pub-type guitar, banjo and single vocal songs. We were up next and, as the system didn't have enough inputs for two guitars and two vocals, we elected to perform acoustically. An interesting experience with pool being played literally six feet in front of the stage, but the games stopped half way through our opening four songs.
- Love At The Five And Dime (Nanci Griffith)
- Two Old Friends (Magna Carta)
- Back Home To You (Allan Taylor)
- Passin' Thru (Randy Scruggs & Johnny Cash)
Then there was another banjo player, then the break with a raffle for a bottle of vodka generously donated by the landlady (no, we didn't win), and an opportunity to natter and catch up with some friends. Then the music started up again with more songs from Ken and George, and then we were called back to the stage for another four songs:
- Dream On (jiva)
- Maginot Waltz (Ralph McTell)
- Some Way Home (jiva)
- One More Song (jiva)
No pool this time, but there was a chap playing the slot machine... and yes, he won... coins crashing down as we played the quietest song in our set ('Maginot Waltz'). We encouraged a joining in competition for 'One More Song' and even had some dancing (was it the booze, or was it the music?)... we left the stage having gee'd the regulars up with Jimmy wandering around the bar encouraging all and sundry to sing. After a couple of more acts we were asked back to finish the night, and we happily obliged withour self-penned 'Different Dreams'.
Not bad for an opening night - the landlady and regulars seemed genuinely pleased, and we've been invited back. So, Ken, keep up the good work... and maybe invest in a PA that can cope with the variety of performers you may get.
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