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Saturday 15th October 2011 - Broxburn Bowling Club, Broxburn

I had to think back sooo long to find that I had been here before!  In fact, I must admit to having checked my own website! This wee bowling club is lovely, and I was set up in the downstairs lounge, ready to start setting up after the bingo.  I had a good chat with all of the bar staff, and therefore knew the "gen" about the times, set up, people and expectations.  It makes all the difference to a singer to get all of that information, and PNN Events, my agents for the night, always provide a good amount of information too. 

I did my usual three "halves", the first concentrating on oldies eg The Carpenters, Paper Moon etc, the second bringing in a bit of 60s and 70s, and then daring to do a bit of 21st century material in the last half. 

I was struggling a bit on the morning of this gig, but with the help of pineapple juice, vocalzones and honey and lemon cough syrup, I managed to finish the night well, and to much applause, I may add...

I was a wee bit cheekier than usual tonight, but it went down well enough.  I had one lady who sat next to the speakers and complained about the loud sound levels.  I pointed out that maybe she shouldn't sit next to a speaker then, and asked if anyone up the back wanted to swap...

I've since received another booking for the club, so that's a good sign...

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Sunday 1st May - Broxburn Bowling Club

This was my first time at the Club, and I was understandably nervous as to what I would find when I got there.  I never know where I will be setting up, what the crowd will be like, and the timings of my sets versus bingo etc.

it turned out I was performing in the main bar, just in front of the well stocked trophy cabinet.  It made me nervous, I can tell you.  The thought of knocking into a glass cabinet full of silverware, crystal and china trophies made my stomach turn.  I was advised that the act usually blocks off the corner of the room, which includes the Ladies toilet.  I decided that I would not be very popular if I did this, so Alan set up the equipment so as to leave a gap.

I had a couple pf mishaps with the equipment that night, including my music stand falling over (no one was near it) and the music suddenly stopping for no apparent reason.  I joked that there must be a ghost in the place who didn't like my singing!  That broke the ice a bit, and the crowd were quite understanding.

I had quite a few compliments at the end of the night, which I can listen to all night!

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