It's getting a bit blurred. While we've been here we've had a good look around both Darlington and Stockton. I can't remember which town we visited each day. I know that one day we walked around Stockton where there is a lovely street market, and I bought a book for Nicki in a flea market.But which day? Never mind.
Our show was in Billingham and it was hosted by a character named Johnny Ringo. We first met him at the Great North Festival last year, and we played a show at his club in Billingham. We caught up with him again at the Americana Festival, so it was very much a return to familiar territory.
Last year we had an unpleasant incident where we went looking for somewhere to sit while the bingo was on. (There is an hour between the first and second sets.) We walked into an adjacent bar and were waved on into another bar- that is, all except Nicki. It was a men only bar.
We spent an hour sitting on the floor in the corridor waiting for the bingo to end.
This time we stayed in the changing room and drank tea.
The show was well received. Nicki wore her red dress and wowed the crowds.
This is a nicely laid out club, with a good sized stage, good lighting and acoustics and an appreciative crowd. It's a shame about the incident with the men only bar last year.
We said goodbye to Johnny and look forward to seeing him again at the Great North, our last big show of the tour.
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