by old romantic » Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:57 pm
Dear all,
Ian and I would like to thank everyone who came along to the annual gala at the rugby club. It was a wonderful long weekend from the Friday until the Tuesday morning when we finally said our goodbyes to people. There are many people to thank and I hope I don't miss anyone. Our crew of Terry, Les, Eric, Barry, Brian, were super in sorting out the PA, setting up the stage and organising the backing players and live bands. Our compere Kevin who kept things moving along so well as usual. The ladies Madge and Brenda ( complete with broken leg) were busy all day on the tombola, raffle and door.
Many visitors who played to backing tracks and live ; you were all magnificent! Thank you to our bass guitarists, rhythm guitarists and drummers who backed all who wished to play live.
The bands, Roll Back from Newcastle, Down South from down south of course, The Fentone Four, Legend, Lenny Clerwall and friends and The Ryders from Sweden were all amazing. I even had a dance or two!
We had wonderful people like Martin who provided drums and Ian with his 1966 Vox foundation bass amp, together with Steve with his rhythm and acoustic amps. Without all of you the weekend would not be possible. Yes we play shadows style music, we chat to all our friends, we go out for Italian meals on the Friday, fish and chips Saturday and the Sunday visit to our local Wetherspoons with anyone who is still here. The train excursion on the NYMR railway on the Monday was an added bonus for our Swedish friends. Thank you Gordon for our Ryders Express!
It is not just the music that brings us all together, it is your friendship that makes the real weekend such a social event. Here's to next year our 21st ,when we do it all again.
Thank you all.
Linda and Ian x