The gig weekend

It had been a few weeks since Mari and I could relax at a weekend, so having no commitments we decided to take it easy this weekend. And never before has taking it hurt so much.

Saturday we popped into town to do a “bit” of shopping and catch a couple of bands we have not been able to see for a while. Unfortunately the things we bought tended to weigh an fing tonne and come in several boxes. O we had to drag these all the way back to the car. In the end I decide to shuttle run to the car as the girls were struggling to help. Then it was on to our first gig. Rubbersnake @ facebar. I have written a band review here on DM's site but I wanted to post from another point of view. See the rubbersnake are metal and this was the first time Mari and Ori and experienced this kind of music live. I think they enjoyed it but were most concerned about DM’s voice, as in how is able to sing like that. I did explain that he wasn’t hurting himself and that it was natural for someone who sings in that range. Sadly we could not stay and chat with the lads as we had to leg it over to the LV lounge for Los dos Amigos (Possibly) final gig.

It was a strange night in there and one I have not uncounted before. Lots and lots of people (not unusual) but a number of drunks and not in good way. I had intended to take a back seat and just enjoy the show but it became clear that might not be possible. Thanks largely to chavie looking polish dude (complete with tracksuit and baseball cap) who stumbled and weaved right in front of Bruno. Facing off to him at one point and general getting in the way. So I decide to put myself on at the front. So he decided to piss off but then his mate started dancing, just as pissed and uncoordinated so I spent most of the time arming him away from the stage area. Then, THEN the a Latino started with the drunk stumbling. So baseball cap wearing tosser came back and stood right by the mixer so I moved him a long. Which resulted in him jabbing me with his finger. Thankfully at this point proper security had been made aware of him and quick nod to the dude had chav boy out the door.

Rest of gig was ok but still had to keep pissed Latin man away. Was too happy as Chav boy seemed to waiting outside but eventually got bored and went home.

Sunday Mrs H got cold and the biggest shop of food we have ever done.