Dec 27
So I got a message early on Christmas morning to play a big band gig tonight (Sunday evening) at the Rainbow Hotel with the Out for the Count big band. I rocked up with my girlfriend in tow and began setting up when another alto sax player turned up (there was already two of us there….) Apparently there’d been a lack of communication and I wasn’t really required. However I ended up playing the gig as the guy who had booked me felt strongly about the fact he had organised me to play and felt that I should. It all turned out alright, it was a fun gig, had a really nice steak sandwich and a couple of pints and am playing the band again next week. It’s certainly not a high paying gig but it’s a lot of fun. Gotta remember to take my ear plugs next week though cos I’ll be standing right next to the drummer!!! Will be playing tenor 1 next week.
