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Shipley and District Working Mens Club.

A good night had by all I think. First set on stage at 8.45pm. First gig for the band with out a lead guitarist. A few cocks ups buy don't think anyone noticed apart from the band and a few musicians out there. Gaz and Scotty got into the role to cover lead section between them, nice job lads. About 150 in the audience who were a bit quiet for the first half. After the break the band were back on at 10.15pm. Volume up and an extra speaker wired in for Scotty, we got the WALL of SOUND. The guests were up and dancing (and drinking), a few on the spot changes to the set as we went on to keep the mood going also Big Ted suffering with memory loss for one number but the little grey cells came back. Mustang Sally went down well with the usual audience participation. Great view from behind the kit. A few speeches mid set from Johns workmates from the Fire Service and some emotional words from John, well done. The memory loss rubbed off on all the band at some point but managed to hold it together, just like old pro's. Hahahaha. End of set with Vertigo. But the cries for more and we were back on for a further three numbers to finish at 11.45! A great night.

All the best to John & Janice the lucky things. Good luck on your travels in the camper and enjoy your retirement.

The Band