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Local witches, drunken fans and glorious hospitality- our Somerset tour continues…

What a beautiful place Somerset is! Much as I love Hackney, it is a pleasure to be on this run of shows organised by Somerset arts company Take Art. Leaving the Octegenarians of Wooten Courtnay suitably charmed after our first night, we headed to Wookey Hole- a village famous for its caves and also for employing a witch, who reportedly gets paid 50K a year! Gig was packed out with people of all ages, 2 dogs and a giggling baby. Top atmosphere… Halfway through the 2nd set we were stopped by a very appreciative and thoroughly pissed lady who insisted upon ceremoniously placing a colorful beaded necklace around Nicks neck and a bracelet on Milo’s wrist!

Woke early the next day and the 4 of us set off on a solid 6 mile walk through the glorious green country to the near-by village of Priddy for a pub lunch. We then drove the short distance to Churchinford and our 3rd gig. Friday night in Churchinford is a good place to be. Warm people and a attentive crowd, a very enjoyable gig. Much love and thanks to the Dawson family (Dave, Angela, Holly and Theo) for their great hospitality.

Saturday was lazy and involved a swim in the pool and onther pub lunch. Made it to our 4th gig by about 5pm, this time in Stoke St Gregory. Jo and John promoted this show well (aother good turn out of over 100 people), put us up in fine fashion and threw a party in our honour too! Memorable times, truly generous people.

Tour continues later this week with 4 more dates beginning Thursday the 1st at The Princess Hall, Burnham-on-Sea.