Fife's Top Quality Singer

Saturday 10th July 2010 - Clayton Caravan Park, St Andrews

It was my second time here, and I was looking forward to coming back to this lovely wee caravan park. The reception I had last time was tremendous, and this time was no different.  There's a great family atmosphere here, and everyone gets on well.  I was upstaged though!  A  beautiful wee baby girl of 11 months who had just started walking decided she'd like a share of the limelight!  She was an amazing wee thing, and she danced away like a pro before clapping at the end of every song.  So I didn't mind one bit!

I had a whale of a time, and the night went in really quickly.  I hope to be asked back soon.

Saturday 3rd October 2009 - Clayton Caravan Park, St Andrews

Another caravan park in St Andrews this weekend?  It's unusual for me to do two gigs in the same town at the weekend.  The two venues couldn't have been more different, though.  Kinkell Braes was very much your typical caravan site lounge, a large open plan hall with a wee stage near the entrance.  Clayton, however, looked and felt more like a pub, and I was set up in the `lounge`. All that was missing was the coal fire burning in the corner, it was so cosy.

I needn't have worried about performing in a new venue, as the people were very nice and I even had a bit of banter going - suits me fine, as you know.

One small thing went wrong at the end of my second set though - my flippin microphone batteries ran out!  They were showing 2 bars at the beginning of the set, but seemed to give up the ghost VERY quickly.  As a result there was a big noise going through the system, and I had to apologise and replace my batteries.  I've not had that happen in 6 years of gigging! Sorry guys!

After many comments about not using my batteries for `other` appliances, I took my break and gathered myself together ready for the last set.

The crowd stayed, and were more than happy with my performance, as was "Helium Carol", who was running the place.  if you were there you'll know what I'm talking about......

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