(file under: Musical boasting)
For the past few years I have
been the permanent soundman for an Oasis tribute. I still get on with them just
fine, but because <reasons> I have given it up. This weekend I did my
final two shows with them. I'm not going to miss the late nights, the hanging
around, or the heavy lifting. Nor hearing the same songs, week-in week-out, in
the same order with the same limited dynamics and wavering tempos. I'll be glad
to see the back of the troublemaking drunken wankers and the self-appointed
experts in the crowd.
I'm certainly going to miss
the pocket money that it brought in, and the little adventures we had together.
To my surprise I think the
thing I'm going to miss most of all is the lads in the band. Before their last
song, on my last show they thanked me seriously and sincerely for my hard work,
skill, and support. Not only did the whole audience applaud me, but the band
stood on stage and clapped for me.
I don't think I have every
felt so moved and appreciated in my life.
Richard "Thankyougoodnight!" B
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