Unfortunately Cozy had a prior engagement and was unable to make it, but fortunately my son Chris, who has been driving and roadying for us is also a drummer and was able to step in. It did mean that he had to listen to some of our performances rather than sleep in the van in order to learn the songs, and in the event he put in a fine and assured performance. He can always catch up on his sleep another time.
A prior engagement (a radio interview on BBC Radio Kent) meant that Nicki had to be on the road by 2.30 in the afternoon, so we were the second act to take the stage, following John F's set of good time country music.
The stage was a 40 foot curtainside trailer and to save time and space we used the drums and amplifiers that were on stage. It meant an unconventional looking line-up but it still sounded as good.
Once again the crowd responded to Nicki's performance with enthusiasm and all too soon it was over. As we said goodbye to Nicki and Tracy a second world war aeroplane flew overhead, filling the sky with the unmistakeable sound of a classic warbird. It was very apt, as Nicki had sung "White Cliffs of Dover", her excellent tribute to Vera Lynn a few minutes before.
Sue Chris and I then spent an hour or so wandering around the exhibits, meeting and chatting to old friends. I had very good comments regarding Nicki's performance, with some people preferring it to Friday's at Earls Barton. Both shows were organised by Robbo and we look forward to our final show at the end of the month when we will be at Little Harrowden WMC, once again as guests of Barbary Coast.
We now take a few day's break from touring. We will all meet up again on Friday when we play a concert on the Isle of Wight.
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