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Sunday 3rd June - Merchiston Hearts Social Club, Edinburgh

I haven't been here in YEARS!  Al remembers the last time only too well, and was not looking forward to the stairs!  He had to reverse up a narrow alley, and carry a lot of heavy equipment up a narrow, windy staircase.  It's never a good look to be sweaty and puffed out when you've only just arrived!  These gigs are when Al really earns his money! (Don't let him tell you he doesn't get any wages!).

I must admit to being a bit on the knackered side myself even before I arrived!  It has been a while since I've done a two gig weekend, and I think I used all my energy last night!  So I felt a bit low on energy. 

The first half of the night felt like a disaster to me, as I couldn't see any reactions from the crowd.  Al tells me everyone was singing along, though, and I just couldn't see it.  Bingo crowds are sometimes more interested in their next round of bingo.  I don't suppose me being tired helped, so I apologise if it was me.

After their second round of bingo (and my first round of Pro plus) things looked a bit better.  Anyone who had just come for the bingo had left, and the crowd who wanted to hear me were left.  I even had dancers!  Abba always wins `em over in the end.

Come 11.15pm, I had cries of "More!" , and gave them "Cabaret".  I love it as a big finish.

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Sunday 20th February - Merchiston Hearts Social Club

I had never even noticed this wee club before, and I used to live in Edinburgh! When I heard the name, I was afraid that this was going to be an exclusive club, full of well-to-do people. I thought I was going to have to be posh! Anyone who knows me knows I am quite down to earth (some say a little too much!) and I enjoy a good bit of banter.

I was glad to hear the good old fashioned chatter coming from everyone, and I knew I could be myself here. I was maybe a little cheekier than I usually am the first time I visit, but it seemed to go down well enough,.

I hope to come back soon.