Mickeyboro

Wasn’t Chinn and Chapman, but Mike Leander…

Went and formed a band with a similar line-up after seeing them at Hammersmith Palais! Fabulous.

James is hilarious! Was he looking okay? Hasn’t been well of late.

A three-band bill of folk (State of Undress), blues (my own Otis Jay Blues Band) and Americana (World Gone Wrong) at New Milton’s Forest Arts Centre. Capacity audience of 125, which is gratifying. Sound technician Alice did a brilliant job considering the variety of instruments involved. A super fun evening, and though we had a few duff intros - new drummer’s first gig - no one seemed to mind. Photos show me having foolishly raced to the top of the theatre with Sandberg in hand, and descending rather more gingerly… Love to take this package to other venues - suggestions gratefully received.

It’s all looking good at present. Only 12 out of 100 tickets to sell before Thursday. Fingers crossed!

Lindisfarne. Original bassist Rod Clements the only survivor - now on guitar - but Dave Hull- Denholm, the late Alan’s son in law, to right of pic, was the star.

I am sure he must, Pete - but I know his book upset Donal Gallagher so wondered if there was any legal undertaking… seems unlikely, but people can be petty!

What I didn’t expect about Band of Friends was that not once in the evening was Rory’s name mentioned! Any idea why?

Good to see Keith’s cab serving you well!