Fairport Convention at the Duchess

Please forgive us for banging on about this gig, but what an ace time we had! Our evening with Fairport Convention was a huge buzz for us (and we'd like to think it was for them too!!).

We had to pinch ourselves a few times, thinking about how we've been listening to them for years and then suddenly we're sharing their stage!

Thanks to all of you who came down - there were quite a few familiar faces which was lovely for us.

The Fairport Convention guys were so lovely and welcoming, we were immediately put at ease and we felt able to eat their crisps. Our set went well and it was a fabulous experience to play at the Duchess for the first time (good practice for 24th July!). And the two FC sets were just as good as ours ;-) Seriously, everyone there had a fabulous time and 'Meet on the Ledge' and 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes' almost made us cry (almost - we're tough Yorkshire girls). A night that will be long remembered and will go in the memoirs when we're famous.

We should mention our mates Geoff and Steve who are ancient Fairport fans. They delighted us with their gift (sported by H) which will be worn at all gigs from now on (and on chilly festival nights!). Thanks boys, we now look the busines!

Pictured are Ric Sanders, Sharon, Helen and Dave 'Peggy' Pegg who borrowed Helen's hair for the evening.

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The very next day we were playing at Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham. Despite all the motorways being closed there and back (!) this was a great experience for us. Needless to say, Sunday is being spent soaking up the sun.

Hope to see you all on 24th July at The Duchess, York.