A week of rehearsals for a big arena show... WoT's gig diary!

[wateroftyne]

Hey gang..

 

Some of the longer-term members here might remember that I play in the house band at Sunday for Sammy, a huge music & comedy show that - until 2020 - happened every couple of years at Newcastle Arena. We've had some amazing guests over the years... Mark Knopfler, Brian Johnson, Trevor Horn, The Auf Wiedersehen Pet cast, Johnny Vegas, etc.

 

But then COVID happened. And then nothing... until now!

 

After 18 months of planning by an amazing team, it all happens again next Sunday. Two shows in one day, with a huge cast, it's a massive logistical challenge.

 

I've been working on the songs in my own time for the last few months, and rehearsals start in earnest tomorrow.

 

In the meantime, the crew loaded in to the rehearsal space today, and we (the core band) popped along in the afternoon to set up and do line checks.

 

Here's some photos - more tomorrow!

 

 

Two J's at the moment - both with flats. I might switch one for a P.

 

 

FOH is set up in one of the dressing rooms.

 

 

Monitors.

 

 

My drummer pal.

 

 

Guitar village.

 

 

My hangout.

 

[TrevorR]

Brilliant!! Hope that it all goes well. The vids of the previous Sundays for Sammy have been amazing. Such a great thing to to and such  great cause. All the best for the night. Any special guests you’re in a position to divulge yet or is that all under wraps until the event?