Last night was the second gig of the Earth On An Axis album launch tour, and what a special night! There's nothing lke playing in a little old wooden church in a town so small you can blink and drive through it at the same time. Indeed I'm talking about Uki in Northern NSW, the closest village to the infamous Wollumbin, or Mt Warning as it's most popularly known. This little church has something special about it. Maybe it's got to do with the Minister, John Tynan who open mindedly holds the space for community events and concerts. (Although he did say he was a little worried when he saw that the photo in the newspaper advertising my gig had a photo of me with my legs in the air! Not very church-like I guess!)
Thanks to those who came to the UKI Church gig as you made it very special!
But, I realised something very important last night, that to make a wonderful gig there are many different factors involved: Receptive audience, beautiful surroundings, ambiance, and a sense of humour. Last night seemed to have it all. Thank you for coming and celebrating with me. Thank you to Natalie Weir and Abbie for opening up the night with your gorgeous harmonies and delicate guitar plucking. Thank you to Richard Bell for the great sound and bass playing, Murray Kyle and Jason Ure for coming up and jamming on the last few numbers.
For those who didn't make it down here's a few pics of inside the church:
Nat and Abbie warming up the beautiful room, thanks girls!
Lisa and her Cello added a gorgeous sound to my songs.
The Minister John Tynan brought a touch of magic to the night, thanks for the space John!
The Uki Church is up there with the nicest venues I've played music in, especially for the acoustics.
All photos by: www.openeyeimagesonline.com
The week leading up to the gig I went on Byron Bay's one and only Bay FM last Tusday and featured on Richard Bell's show called Audio Chocolate. I'll be uploading the interview soon so watch this space. If you want to tune in to this show go to www.bayfm.org every Tuesday at 12 noon. Rich has a great taste in music and is always playing emerging artists from all corners of the globe. I did take some photos but you think I could retrieve them from my phone? NO!
So another busy week ahead and Tuesday night we're packing up the van again, this time heading to Canberra for The National Folk Festival. I am very excited about playing this high quality festival, but also a bit worried because I entered myself into a comedy Motown singing competition. I have NO IDEA what I'm going to do, and like most things leave it to the last minute!Stay tuned on this one!
Thanks again for joining my Tales From A Gypsy Traveller, and for those interested in purchasing my new album you can do so 'here'
May the sun always shine in your heart.
Andrea. xxx
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