Omolara Ayo Ade…
Monday 30th May 2005
Fantastic times all round.
Yesterday was first official “Molara” gig at Theatre Mwldan in Cardigan. Band line up was Ed Headmix on bass, Paul Dubmerge on drums, Jez “fresh talent” King on guitar and rapping, Sarah Headmix and Su Baka Beyond on backing vocals.
The super girls arrived at midday (having only had the set on CD), we rehearsed for a couple of hours, then headed off to soundcheck etc.
First punter through the door was the biggest ZT fan and only cross dresser in Cardigan. True to form he was wearing a skin tight bright royal blue glittery dress and a full face of makeup including that weird thing that women do – dark outline of lips which isn’t actually where the lips are, then lips filled in in pale pink. That with waist length dreadlocks. People like that make me happy to be alive. We had some banter during the course of the gig which involved talk of “a double page spread in the Tivyside Advertiser” (local paper) I believe, what kind of spread was never established!
Musicians, audience and vibes combined to make a night that was SO enjoyable I loved it. Thankyou to all.
Tonight I was a backing vocalist for the legendary Damo Suzuki (of Can – 70’s Krautrockers extraordinaire). He’s on a perpetual tour which he calls Damo Suzuki’s Network. If you want to book him you have to arrange to transport him from his previous gig and pay him a fee. You must also provide music for him to sing to. So me and the legendary queen of jazz & improvisation - Maggie Nicols sang bv’s, Colin and ZT Dave (Tench) did beats, keyboard and weird noises, Glenda our next door neighbour and long time lovely musician played bass, Jethro (Capri Sails) played guitar and his welsh farmer mate was on drums. 2 other guitarists and fans of Damo came on and guested too.
Over 2 hours of 10 people improvising – it was really amazing with some sublime musical moments.
Up at 4.30 am tomorrow to take Damo san to Cardiff airport, then the next day up at 5am to take myself to Stansted. I sense a tired few days coming on! But I’m loving it all.
Tune of the day
Sing Swan Song
by Can***