Just as predicted, we had that great ‘party atmosphere’ last Friday (21 May 2010) with The Original Eastside Stompers, but then we (the audience) do have a great rapport with the band. What a lot of whooping and a hollering went on and so much dancing by everyone, including me and I’m still aching from it. There were a few newcomers to the club, who were highly delighted with the band and have threatened to come again! The band was made up with the usual members, with just one change. That was ‘Southend Bob’ (banjo) Albutt, who is still ‘filling in’ for Brian Lawrence, after his accident. You might recall that Brian lost the top of his finger and is learning to play without it. (Keep up the good work Brian – we wish you well). By the way, the next dates for ‘TOES’ (hey what a good name for them, perhaps you can learn to play with yours Brian - sorry, I digress) will be 24 September and 17 December.
By-the-by, just a weather update, I mentioned how freezing we were ten days ago (minus) and were expecting a heat wave - yes it came at 30degrees centigrade!
Back to jazz, once again, we have The Vintage Jazz Band back this coming Friday (28 May). Barry Palser will be on trombone, with Nick Singer on banjo, the rest of the band as usual.
Come on, get your ‘glad-rags’ on and come out for a good time with ‘live’ music. It keeps you young – and fit, if you dance.
Have a good week.
Diane and Keith