24/7/08 - Canons Gaite, Edinburgh

My debut in Edinburgh. A nice little venue. The open mic session is called "Out of the bedroom", a nice idea. The down side is its an originals only which will limit my ability to play somewhat or I will need to be more creative
They have a strict booking policy and therefore I landed up being the last to play, not bad first time round.
I played under my pseudonym of "Not Andy"
50 things to do before I die
Staffordshire Hill
The Ballard of Bob and Rose. Only two verses as I do not know all the lyrics.
Will find more venues to play over the coming weeks and it will be better once I get a guitar here in Edinburgh.
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Original Publish Date Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:17:00 -0700

Greyhound 8/7/08

Well tonight is my last night playing here for a while. I will be starting a ne wjob in Scotland so will have to find a new location to play.Oh well, life goes on. I will miss the crew Bob and the two Nicks and all the other players.
Played
A better man - Jon Chapman
Nobodys hero - Rush. Verse 2 and chorus 2 and 1. Completed from last week.
Wednesday 3am - Simon and Garfunkel. This was the game song this week. A song with the day of the week in its title.
Heroes - David Bowie featuring Bob on Harmonica
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton featurng Bob on Harmonica
Well thats it Beeston.
Hope to see you all again some time.
There will be some video some time soon.
Badger
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Original Publish Date Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:19:00 -0700

Greyhound 1/7/08

Well this was to be my last night at the Greyhound. It may not be as the new job has not yet come through.
Played
Show me the Way - Peter Frampton
Nobodys hero - Rush. Only played Verse 1 and chorus 1 as my hand is suffering from cramp given all the work around the house I have been doing.
Hereos - David Bowie (feat Bob on Harmonica)
I have a Dream - Abba (this was my cheesy song)
500 miles - The Proclamers. Played this as I will be going to Scotland for work!
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman
Till next time
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Original Publish Date Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:18:00 -0700

17/6/08 - Greyhound, Beeston

Due to Euro 2008 it started off relativly empty. Whilst waiting to go on, France were dumped out of the competition by the Italians. Thats two groups I predicted wrong.
Show me the Way - Peter Frampton (See videos and Youtube)
Oranges and lemons - Trad. arrange 2008 Jon Chapman. with Bob on Harmonica.
I dont care at all - Jon Chapman. This song is so un-pc. It is about intollerance and does not express the fellings or thoughts of the author.
Having heard the song back, it could do with some work, musically. The lyrics hang together well. I may post this video to the site.
Behind Blue Eyes - the Who. Played using the 12 string setting on the Variax, sounded nice on playback. Finished with one verse of Won't get fooled again.(See videos & Youtube)
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton. With Bob on Harmonica. This version is growing on me. (See videos & Youtube)
The videos on here and onYoutube should be up shortly. On MySpace I will post a bulletin when they are up.
Hill Top Fool were very good last night and a welcome return.
Till next time Badger followers.
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Original Publish Date Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:22:00 -0700

10/6/08 - Greyhound, Beeston

Well another interesting night. Tonight's theme is "News"
Played first tonight and all my songs (well most) had a link to the theme
Staffordshire Hill - Jon Chapman. Played in memory of the milestone of hitting 100 dead in Afghanistan.
A Day in the Life - the Beetles. Played to cover all news. I dropped the "Woke up, got out of bed" bit
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash featuring Bob on Harmonica. Played for two reasons. 1. They are re-building part of Nottingham goal to house more off them, probably in more comfort than they deserve having had part of the prison condemned. and 2. For Mary Peters. Mary Peters was attacked during a robbery/burglary (what is the difference) and spent several days in hospital for her injuries. The inmates at Bristol Prison D wing, raised £86 for her, so I wrote some additional lyrics for the song, as the newspaper article hopped the felon would be put inside with them. A new verse has been added now that he has been caught and sentenced to six years for the offence. As this will run concurrently with his other sentences, he will probably only get another month or two on his overall time inside. This is very wrong!
Oranges and Lemons - Trad Jon Chapman, featuring Bob on Harmonica. I re-wrote the tune, now folkee. Played because of the recent articles about us Britons not being able, or not wanting to peel oranges. Did cause a laugh!
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton, cocked up as I could not really see it to play it! A bit strange given I know it. News related is that tonight will get rave reviews in the papers (LOL)
Living Doll - Cliff Richard featuring Bob on Harmonica. Played better than last time. No news related interest.
Till next time badger readers.
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Original Publish Date Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:02:00 -0700

Greyhound, Beeston, 3/6/08

Well another great night at the Greyhound open mic. Well I enjoyed my self.
Played
Living Doll - Cliff Richard (done very badly) Bob on Harmonica a bit.
50 things to do before I die - Jon Chapman. Video to be posted soon
If I was a Carpenter - Tim Hardin (Bob on Harmonica a bit)
Heroes - David Bowie. With Bob on Harmonic. Video to be posted soon
Till next time Badger readers
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Original Publish Date Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:31:00 -0700

Peed off

I am a bit peed off at the moment. I have been told that i have to find a new job.
Oh well thats the life of a contractor. Doubly peed off because I have just brought a season ticket for the train.
TTFN Badger followers as I am off job hunting.
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Original Publish Date Fri, 30 May 2008 19:26:00 -0700