From: Bottleneck Blues [john_at_bottleneckblues_dot_com]
Sent:
19 December 2006 15:15
Subject: FW:
2007 & all that
Importance: High
A Very Merry Christmas To You
All
I can't possibly reply individually to everyone
that has sent me a card or their best wishes so I hope this email will suffice
from me.
We've had the best year since The Bottleneck
started nearly 11 yrs ago & I never forget the commitment you
give.......without you it simply can't happen, thank you all most
sincerely....so before I start sobbing onto my keyboard a little
info........
Firstly a mention of our last gig on Sunday
17th feat. Taka N'Blaze.....I think it was
close to a record turnout....an astonishing gig by any measure, superb,
virtuosic performances from all the band members & of course a 101% show
from Taka ~ who actually ran over by an hour but I don't think anybody
was complaining.
I do apologise to Brian & Paul (& their
respective parties) for cocking up their table reservations...I'm changing
my brand of Scotch & you should see a difference in the future.
Seriously, I've probably had too many balls in the air lately & WILL try
harder!!
Our Maidstone venue (Zaffa/Mu Mu) is to close
for much needed refurbishment in the New Year, possibly until March so I'll keep
you notified of developments there. So NO gigs in Maidstone for
possibly three months next year I'm afraid.
Rochester is unaffected & our 2007 starter
gig feat.The Harry Skinner Band on Tues 30th Jan. will be a killer. Harry is a fine
guitarist/singer/songwriter & some of you have seen this new line-up before
(incl. the very excellent Peter Catlin on 2nd guitar) but this is their first
visit to Rochester. I have quite a lot of interest in this gig already &
over 3/4 of the seating has gone already.
OK...must get on...a bit of last minute panic
shopping beckons & that's me sorted for the
festivities.
Have a great holiday...drink too much, eat too
much, don't get into any rows & I'll see you in
2007.
John.