31/5/2012–Glastonbudget Staff Campsite

If we had a campfire it would have been fine but without it we just sat in a circle and played Mongoose’s guitar

Rocking in the free world – Neil Young
Pinball Wizard – the Who

30-05-2012 - Davy Lamp, Ilkeston

Back here for the second time, still has the most expensive Soda & Lime, but hey ho.

Played
Land of Confusion – Genesis
I’m not in love – 10CC
Please read my letter – Plant/Krause version
Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin (Wedding singer version) with the Lounge Lizards (Gaz, Dave “The Butcher”, Cameron)

 

27/5/2012–The Navigation, Nottingham

A very empty pub, but played non the less and enjoyed it.

Played
Please read my Letter – Plant/Krause version
Land of Confusion – Genesis
50 things to do before I die – Jon Chapman
Behind Blue Eyes – the Who
Rocking in the free world – Neil Young
Pinball Wizard/Won’t get fooled again(part) – the who

Well next time Glastonbudget via the Lamplight sessions!

23/5/2012–Test Match, West Bridgford

 

Back here again on a very hot night, not complaining, just stating!

Played some stuff I had not played for a while so it was a little rough!

Ripples – Genesis
I’m not in Love – 10CC
#9 Dream – John Lennon
Rocking in the free world – Neil Young

Craig got up later and did some tunes

20/05/12–The Navigation, Nottingham

Well I was the only open mic’er and it was great.

The sound system sounded very good from the stage.

I borrowed a very nice Godin and it was very nice to play.

Played

Please read my letter – Plant/Krause
50 things to do before I die – Jon Chapman
Land of Confusion – Genesis
Pinball Wizard – the Who
Rocking in the free world – Neil Young
Behind Blue Eyes/Won’t get fooled again – the Who
Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin (wedding singer version)

I will return

19/5/2012–Thin Lizzy , Guns & Roses

At the Nottingham arena last night (Cannot bring my self to use its new “radio” name! Yuk) to see Guns & Roses and Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy

They are a lot heavier than they were back in the day.

They came on about 8:30 played for 1:15 excellent.

“Stutter Video below”

Guns & Roses

Came on at 10:47 off at 01:27, now that was a long and late gig

two “Stutter Videos” below

One fast the other slower

 

I will post some stills when I get round to it!

16/5/12–The Davey Lamp, Ilkeston

Never been here before and has a good vibe. Run by Gary who I have not seen for a while.
Some people were in from last night, so a quick change in songs.

Played

Solo

Please read my letter – Plant/Krause version
Behind Blue Eyes – the Who

With the Lounge Lizard Ad-Hoc Band (??)

Rocking in the free World – Neil Young
Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin (Wedding singer version)

The Lounge Lizard Ad-Hoc Band is

Sue on Tambourine
John (the Beeston Butcher) on Harp
Gary (the host) on Bass.

15/5/12–Greyhound, Beeston

A very busy night

Played

Ripples – Genesis
Too Much, Too Young – Little Angels
Land of Confusion – Genesis
Man of a Thousand Faces – Marillion

 

Hope I can make it to the party on the 12th

09/05/12–Test Match Hotel, West Bridgford

Up very late for me, had to do a quick set of old and new favourites as I had a bus to catch. Hey Hey that's rock and roll!

 

Played

Land of Confusion – Genesis
Tombstone – Jon Chapman (for Vidal)
Staffordshire Hill – Jon Chapman (for recent dead squaddies??)
Too Much, Too Young – Little Angles
Pinball Wizard – the Who

 

till next time

05/05/12–Manvers Inn, Radcliffe-on-Trent

Second time I have been here for the open mic.

Up first.

Played for around 30+ minutes

Please read my letter – Plant/Krause version
Land of Confusion – Genesis
Ripples – Genesis
50 things to do before I die – Jon Chapman
Staffordshire Hill – Jon Chapman
Man of a thousand faces – Marillion

The following with Bass & Piano (sorry guys did not get your names)
Rocking in the Free World – Neil Young
Behind Blue Eyes/Wont get fooled again – the Who

2/5/12–Test Match, West Bridgford

Up third on what was a light night

Played some new stuff for me

Man of a thousand faces – Marillion
Land of confusion – Genesis
Ripples – Genesis
To Much, Too Young – Little Angels

Till next time

Peace