Sunday, 18 April 2010

Plan B - Stuck in the USSR

The day before the Tunnel Vision Friday gig two members of the band were planning to get on airplanes to return to London when the volcano decided to blow in Iceland, dispensing ash across Europe and closing UK airspace. K managed to get on a train and arrive back in London late Thursday night. G was well and truly grounded in Moscow and not going to make the gig.

A big crowd was expected and as Shakespeare or Leo Sayer put it - the show must go on. The Shed Heads went to Plan B. Changes were made to the set and Steve and Gerry from The Great Escape were drafted in to play mandolin, guitar and banjo. With great support from a record crowd the "Fabulous Sheds" had a good night. George Coffey came on to sing one of his own songs, "She's Alright" and we also had the honour of Mr Larksby himself taking the stage for the encore to play some mean harmonica.

Set list: Back In The USSR, People Are Strange, Blue Moon of Kentucky, Ooh La La, Feel Like Making Love, You're So Rude, Instant Karma, She's Alright [with George Coffey], These Boots Are Made For Walking, Last Train To Clarksville and How Come. Encore - She's Tuff

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