We must be crazy!

[FinnDave]

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?????

[flyfisher]

Sandwiches in the car during the 20 mile drive?

Sounds hectic. Hope you have time to enjoy it!

[discreet]

Sounds canny. Better get some Class 'A' drugs in by the sound of it.

[Jazzneck]

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

[rogerstodge]

Been there done that, i love gigging!!! Not.

[Big_Stu]

You'll be either
a ) knackered
or
b ) on fire,
..............................for the second gig - no pressure!

[Dad3353]

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]

[Lozz196]

What`s described in the OP sounds like great fun to me.

[FinnDave]

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.....

[skidder652003]

hey! If you're getting paid for both gigs right????!!!! so you have to roll with the punches...

[FinnDave]

[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

[hollywoodrox]

Ooh you should get a friend to film the whole exercise, woukd be a great documentary to watch, good luck

[FinnDave]

I like that idea, wonder if i can find someone with time enough to do this. It would be fun to watch!

[FinnDave]

Both gigs went well, we all really enjoyed the second gig. Unwinding with a glass of whisky at home now.