FinnDave Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 As a result of two events being cancelled next weekend we went from a gig on Saturday and a gig on Sunday to no gigs at all in the space of 24 hours, were then offered a Saturday afternoon gig which we took, and a day later a Saturday evening gig, plenty of time between the two so accepted that as well. Now the two pm gig has been shunted back to a 5 pm start, and the expected PA & soundman no longer involved, so we have to set up our kit including PA for five, play for 90 mins, break down, load cars, drive 20 miles, set up again and play for 2 hours before breaking it down again and taking it all home. Just over two hours between the end of the first gig and the start of the second. Any bets on whether we start the second on time? Will we all survive to the end of the second gig?? When are we going to eat??? Will we lose the remaining shreds of our sanity???? Who will flip out first????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Sandwiches in the car during the 20 mile drive? Sounds hectic. Hope you have time to enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Sounds canny. Better get some Class 'A' drugs in by the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Sound like rock'n'roll to me. Where's the second gig? Can we come and watch you fall over as the last note is hit, please? Edited September 14, 2014 by Jazzneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Been there done that, i love gigging!!! Not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 You'll be either a ) knackered or b ) on fire, ..............................for the second gig - no pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 There are all sorts of events on the periphery of the annual Bourges festival here in France. Our band were invited, with 4 gigs and a showcase in one day. We hadn't even thought about PA until, arriving at the first bar venue, the bloke was astonished that we hadn't brought one, as he had nothing. Our tech had to hunt up in double quick time a system (mid-festival, it's not easy to find any 'spare' gear locally..! [size=4] ). [/size][size=4]We did the gigs.[/size] [size=4]For [/size][size=3]the anecdote, in one tiny bar, the audience reaction was such that all the tables, bolted to the floor with cast-iron art deco legs, were busted right off, leaving potentially deadly spikes sticking out of the floor. The LL wanted us out, but he got convinced to let us finish if we could keep the crowd under control. I ended up as 'bouncer', trying to fend off the fans with PAR 56 cans..! Hectic, really hectic. Yes, the whole event was tiring. Happy days. [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 What`s described in the OP sounds like great fun to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thanks for the feedback, class A drugs on the way!! Second gig at Carriers Arms, South Marston Swindon, come and watch us fall apart! It's all Rock n' Roll, we've done it before but not with such a tight schedule..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 hey! If you're getting paid for both gigs right????!!!! so you have to roll with the punches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1410720913' post='2552339'] hey! If you're getting paid for both gigs right????!!!! so you have to roll with the punches... [/quote] Spot on! No complaints about the money, just questioning our sanity in agreeing to do then2 gigs so close together. Edited September 14, 2014 by FinnDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ooh you should get a friend to film the whole exercise, woukd be a great documentary to watch, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 I like that idea, wonder if i can find someone with time enough to do this. It would be fun to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Both gigs went well, we all really enjoyed the second gig. Unwinding with a glass of whisky at home now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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