What a week that was. Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts and the grand finale at the Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay to watch out lad John play with Josh Barry in front of a sell out crowd, in the rain. Torrential rain. A penetrating, soaking wetness that followed us around in puddle filled trails even when we made it to the sanctuary of the Marine pub after we left the stadium.
The gig was a triumphant success. A hugely responsive crowd reacted well at all the right times. Must have been a real buzz playing on that stage. I took 202 pics and vids, all characterised by a curtain of water in front of the lens.
We met John by the sound desk afterwards for a family hug and some proud congratulatory noises. After staying for a couple of songs by the headliner Rag n Bone man we headed to the hostelry and some warming tots of whisky.
Most of us will never get to play music in front of five thousand cheering fans. As parents we are glad to be able to live again though our sons and daughters and boy did we do that last night.
The band were staying locally last night and stopping off at Home Farm on the way home today for some rest and relaxation. Living the rock and roll dream 🙂
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Working out of the iPad right now. MacBook looking a bit dodge. Battery needs a service. Not sure what that’s all about. It ain’t that old.
We are sitting quietly together. One finishing a jumper and the other jotting down some thoughts. Notes. Musings. The tapping of the keyboard has replaced the scratching of quill on paper.
The guitar stands quietly in the corner of the room. Motionless. Doesn’t feel quite right. A guitar should live an active life. Not necessarily frenetic although it could be. Certainly upbeat. Sometimes melancholic.
Photographs look down upon me from the walls and books sit silently, waiting, knowledgeably. I can hear my breathing.
The golden hour is in full flow in marked contrast with the grey deluge of yesterday. A battleship could have hidden itself in plain sight. Bump! My god what was that? Oh it was a battleship!
Good companions.
Featured image courtesy of Josh Barry.