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Hi folks- fresh from two recent gigs so thought we would post an update.
Leeds - The Mixing Tin
Last night we Joycoptered at Leeds' Mixing Tin ( Albion Street) - a great venue with a great PA - once you find your way around Leeds' fabled 1-way system ! (Michelle parked in Halifax and walked). Many thanks to Neil for organising the event and Ben the soundman. The onstage sound was excellent - and the Mackie PA very impressive.
We did a 45-min set with no major mishaps - apart from the stage ceiling height being a bit tricky for db's upright electric bass.
We got a good reception - though a small crowd - hopefully we didn't scare anyone too much !
We hear good things about the Leeds music scene - even that it is starting to rival Manchester ( can this be true?) - so we may well be over there again very soon
Glossop - The Globe
Well it certainly was a night to remember at the Globe! Big respect to Ray in the rafters, framed by a purple frog, who gave us top notch sound and to Pete and Jo for helping set us up in this fab live music venue.
The revelation of the night came in the guise of three music muskateers namely the gorgeous Janet, the lovely Lise, and also Chaffy, who'd checked us out on the internet and reckoned we were worth taking a look at. This terrific trio bopped their hearts out and also revealed that there is a big Joycopter fan lurking in the animal world. Chaffy's African Grey parrot Manson loves our track Brilliant Pebbles and bobs along to it in his cage whenever he hears it! We take this as a huge compliment since African Greys are no feather brains!
Chaffy bought one of our new Joycopter vests and was dancing on the table tops, and took to the stage while Chelle had a boogie with the audience. There was plenty going on band-side too as Anthony fielded a deluge (well one or two) approaches of an amorous nature when Chelle kindly revealed to the crowd that he was young, free, and single, and open to offers.
Kudos to the guys behind the bar for excellent air guitar work on various household implements during "Angels". Next time you can take the solos !
An honourable mention too for Colin the trombonist and his admirably principled decision to buy no less than five !!! of our CDs. Thanks to him and several others who offered tips and advice on how to spread the Joycopter word far and wide.
And, as ever, to the sixth "hidden" member of Joycopter, the lovely Kate, for catering, merchandise, and public relations services, above and beyond the call of duty.
Top venue - top people - we hope to be back very soon!
The Joycopterers
Leeds - The Mixing Tin
Last night we Joycoptered at Leeds' Mixing Tin ( Albion Street) - a great venue with a great PA - once you find your way around Leeds' fabled 1-way system ! (Michelle parked in Halifax and walked). Many thanks to Neil for organising the event and Ben the soundman. The onstage sound was excellent - and the Mackie PA very impressive.
We did a 45-min set with no major mishaps - apart from the stage ceiling height being a bit tricky for db's upright electric bass.
We got a good reception - though a small crowd - hopefully we didn't scare anyone too much !
We hear good things about the Leeds music scene - even that it is starting to rival Manchester ( can this be true?) - so we may well be over there again very soon
Glossop - The Globe
Well it certainly was a night to remember at the Globe! Big respect to Ray in the rafters, framed by a purple frog, who gave us top notch sound and to Pete and Jo for helping set us up in this fab live music venue.
The revelation of the night came in the guise of three music muskateers namely the gorgeous Janet, the lovely Lise, and also Chaffy, who'd checked us out on the internet and reckoned we were worth taking a look at. This terrific trio bopped their hearts out and also revealed that there is a big Joycopter fan lurking in the animal world. Chaffy's African Grey parrot Manson loves our track Brilliant Pebbles and bobs along to it in his cage whenever he hears it! We take this as a huge compliment since African Greys are no feather brains!
Chaffy bought one of our new Joycopter vests and was dancing on the table tops, and took to the stage while Chelle had a boogie with the audience. There was plenty going on band-side too as Anthony fielded a deluge (well one or two) approaches of an amorous nature when Chelle kindly revealed to the crowd that he was young, free, and single, and open to offers.
Kudos to the guys behind the bar for excellent air guitar work on various household implements during "Angels". Next time you can take the solos !
An honourable mention too for Colin the trombonist and his admirably principled decision to buy no less than five !!! of our CDs. Thanks to him and several others who offered tips and advice on how to spread the Joycopter word far and wide.
And, as ever, to the sixth "hidden" member of Joycopter, the lovely Kate, for catering, merchandise, and public relations services, above and beyond the call of duty.
Top venue - top people - we hope to be back very soon!
The Joycopterers
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