It is the strangest thing. - The whole room is smoke and darkness; nothing but silhouettes. And, yet, to my right - in the corner - is my good friend Jim. It is a stroke of luck that his is the only face I can see because this is the face I like to see most of all at gigs. He is smiling; willing me on. And seeing how much he is enjoying the songs makes me enjoy myself even more. Knowing that there's at least one happy face out there gives me new energy and I lose myself in the music.

It is the strangest thing. - I am dancing to the same song I just couldn't shake in high school. I am singing the words like it was yesterday. I am seventeen and in the park with friends; sunshine and a boombox. - 'If she wanna rock, she rock. If she wanna roll, she roll...' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm5TZX5hz3g) I am moved by the power of music to evoke strong, sweet memories; to transport me to another place, another time.

It is the strangest thing, being part of a one night tour family. We're just one stop but, the rest, they will carry on together and do it all over again. In this sense, it is bittersweet but we are so glad to have been a part of it.

Thank you to Benjamin and the Mash House for giving us the chance to support Stephen Kellogg and Eric Hutchinson on the Edinburgh date of their joint tour, which was a whole load of fun. - All the more so because Stephen warmly welcomed us as one of his extended tour family. But, also because I listened to Eric Hutchinson on repeat in high school!

We really enjoy support slots. - People are there to listen and engage with music in a way that doesn't often happen at pub slots. It's also far more atmospheric and professional. All our monitor mix worries were put at ease in an instant as soon as we saw Greg's face behind the desk. Greg had been on the sound desk at one of our previous gigs and did a marvellous job! As we'd expected, he made us sound great. You can find him here.

Afterwards, you get a buzz from the energy and anticipation leading to the headlining band, and it feels great to let loose and enjoy other people's music after sharing your own. Stephen and Eric are true show-gentlemen in their stage presence as it was a pleasure to be on the same bill as them. Oh, and check out the talented Hugh Kelly who was supporting alongside us!

Thank you ever so much to the Mash House for having us!

In other news, we may have done a little bit of recording with our good friend Stewart recently. - Our very talented friend Tim accompanied on fiddle. That's all I'll say for now!

Here's a poster of some of our upcoming gigs: