Oh yes our annual return to Wardstock. A great little private festival with 6 bands playing.
We just did a short half hour set due to the nature of the event, but we went down well as usual.
I was very brave! I wore white jeans, and then spent the evening avoiding grass stains!
The weekend ended with an Ethryll gig at the Royal Standard. We met Jake there, and Martin joined us shortly after.
After setting up and having a short soundcheck I went and changed into my new jeans. They’re amazing!
It’s as if someone exploded glitter on them. Larry and Jake both approved!
Sadly it was time for a Larry to go so I walked him back to the station and saw him to the train. It was very busy around the station so I was glad I chose that option.
When I came back in Jackalope Tales, the opener, were playing. I didn’t get to see very much of them but they were competent. American country music.
They finished and then Hollis took to the stage. Perfect for St Patrick’s, being Irish and all, he did a selection of covers and original tunes.
Finally after a half hour set, we took to the stage and did our thing.
By the end of the set I was really flagging. Far too much activity and far too little sleep.
I did, however, have a great weekend for exercise! Over 15000 steps on Sunday. 12000 on Saturday.
Last night was my first gig of 2019. Ethryll had been asked to play Burns Night just before Christmas.
It started as a bit of a disaster. Jake’s car was playing up so we had to pick him up from Warmsworth whilst his dad dealt with the AA. We finally made it to the RS Bar just after seven and met up with our support, the amazing Chris Butler.
We met Chris previously at One Mole For The Road last year and hit it off straight away.
Once we had set up and sound checked (all within about 20 minutes) we had a chill out and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Chris took to the stage at about 8 and played about 45 minutes. His stuff is politically motivated with a strong socialist agenda. I rather like his commentary on life; particularly the people he would love to put on his bus to oblivion including Katie Hopkins.
We then took to the stage ourselves. This was the longest we’ve ever played as Ethryll! Over an hour in total. The audience loved us. They danced loads, and our final track – 500 miles – got virtually the entire pub singing. It was a superb night!
Yesterday was a day of celebration of the life of Adrian Price (Mole); drummer with Kingfisher Blue ; who sadly left us suddenly in January.
Ethryll had been invited to play as we are a fellow band in the same scene as Kingfisher Blue and have performed many gigs with the guys.
The gig was held in a small marquee at The Brothers Arms in Heeley, Sheffield. A pub with a beer garden featuring magnificent views over the valley. Such a poignant location as it was also Mole’s local.
It was a stunning gig and was also the first full 5 piece Ethryll gig with all the band together including new guitarist Jake.
It was also a perfect day to play our song Burning Blue which is about a perfect Summer day. As the festival continued we were treated to a magnificent sunset.
Quite a few pictures were taken – the gallery is below.
I suspect more photos will come in over the next few days so keep checking back!
Saturday – Face The Music in Middleborough.
Sunday – Ethryll at Rotherham Trades.
So that was the weekend! Alton Towers, then two gigs! Now I’m knackered!
Jake, FTM’s sound guy is now in Ethryll. A great celebration as we’ve been missing something in the band and I think he’ll add it.
Also, 38″ waist leather jeans – and they fit me again.
Hannah has always been the person in our house who has dealt with parties etc, but on this occasion I took this one upon myself and organised it.
She baked her own cake though…
Ethryll played, followered by Roger the Badger; a Ceilidh band.
It was a very purple themed party…
Last night we did the Local Authority gig supporting Strangefish.
Ethryll supported Kingfisher Blue at Mabon Fest.
Yet another great gig although the attendance was a little thin on the font ground.
Yes. I’m wearing PVC jeans… I caused a bit of a stir!
A superb gig supporting one of my favourite prog bands.
Nömen Loony 