Schizophrenic Saturday

So, last Saturday we did a 1 day mini tour of the M1, with Bomfest in Barnsley, Sonic World Festival in Derby then home to our beds (London). When people are describing our music comparisons are often made between Joni Mitchell and Patty Smith and this day I did feel a little schizophrenic. The acoustic set in Barnsley was a gentle pleasure, we had been especially asked to play the folky side of our repertoire and we were happy to oblige. Songs like “Alright” “Girls Best Friend” and “Silvertown” all got people swaying dreamily on this beautiful afternoon. The beer tent was experiencing some major problems so a hearfelt thanks to Pop who furnished us with beer when the rest of the festival was dry. Sonic World Festival was an onslaught of friendly faces from the start, we arrived on sight minutes before going onstage but with some superb co-operation we were on time and on form. I loved this set, diametrically opposed to the afternoon gig we got our rock rocks off in 45 minutes of smoke and lights and a spectacular crowd. Sonic World Festivals first year, but it felt very familiar may there be many more. We finally hit home at 3am, mighty grateful for a brilliant day and a soft pillow. Thanks to Ammo, Sue, Alan and Kevin.