We drove back into Middlesbrough and on to Stockton. We played the club last year so found it easily. We arrived really early and set up and for once were able to run through a few endings and bits of songs that needed sorting.
We weren't due to play until 8.30, and then had an hour off before the last spot, so I settled down in the changing room and drank cups of tea and chatted with Nicki. I enjoy playing this club, there's a good crowd, split 50/50 between listeners and dancers. Nicki kept both happy, and after the show I went out to chat to the people and gauge the reaction. Everyone enjoyed the show, but a few wondered why we were playing the Country music night when they suggested we'd go down well at the weekends. We loaded the van and waited while some discussion took place between Nicki's management and the club committee.
I hope something comes of it. Nicki's far too good to be shunted off into the musical backwater that is British Country Music
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