First time playing the Worcester Music Fest, due to busy family commitments there has being little opportunity to perform at the fest. This year was different though, it was a late application (two days before the fest!) to play at a very conveniently located venue which had available time slots.
The afforded me the chance to use a newly aquired Laney VC50 valve amp. The powerful amp was able to accomodate a Boss Drum Machine and with the help of a sound engineer,was able to balance the sound levels correctly. A mixture of effects processor and the amps own organic overdrives gleaned an impressive tone. Positive feedback (which is always welcome) from accomplished guitarists in the audience was very useful in regards to effects and how they are implemented.
Being part of the festival and the venues location led to a steady flow of clientel who thanked me for performing (I'm hardly a cabaret act and quite niche) but the thanks was welcome. Friends and family came and watched which is always great for a bit of moral support. The landlord of the venue had done his homework and got hold of some class acts from out of the shire to perform, the pity was that they received no publicity from their performances.
With said friends and family, after watching a couple of bands at the Cap n Gown, it was a nice stroll along to other venues to see other acts perform and finish with a family meal.
The Set list:
Esperanto
Asturias(Albeniz)/Climb a White Spider
Chance upon Bevere Green
Wilderness
Mademosselle Isobel
Wear this Crown of Thorns
The Blue Hour
Via Valencheros
Moonfleet
Gear used:
Fender Squire Custom Telecaster
Zoom G2.1Nu guitar effects processor
Zoom 123 drum machine
Laney VC50
Planet waves leads
Mahogany tone picks
Thanks for taking the time to read this blog,
Kind regards,
Rich :)
Thanks for taking the time to read this blog,
Kind regards,
Rich :)
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