Last Saturday, 3rd July, I enjoyed my first gig in years with erstwhile Steamer Ducks keyboardist Steve Burholt, when Brahms & Liszt regrouped to play at his mate’s wedding at the Larmer Tree in Dorset, a private event. Steve joined us for the gig, and it was a real pleasure, like he’d never been away.

On Sunday 4th July Little Dixie returned to the Hope & Anchor, Bridport, Dorset. A belting first set was followed by a nightmare battle with one of those sound monitoring devices that are the bane of musician’s lives. It seemed that the more quietly we played, the more often the bloody thing would cut off the power. Apart from being a complete pain in the arse and pissing off the punters, cutting off power in that manner is potentially damaging to valve amps like mine and guitarist Richie’s. Such a shame.

The Ben Waters Band plays a private function at Thomas Hardy School in Dorchester on Wednesday 7 th July. On Friday 9 th, we play at Lulworth Castle in Dorset, sharing the bill with the Blues Band. It promises to be a great event, with tickets selling like warm buns (2000 odd at the time of writing). Ben’s mum Anne has booked two buses for the event and is handling ticket sales – call her on 01305 812775. Details are on the ‘dates’ bit of this site, or you can go to www.lulworth.com/events/blues_band.htm

As usual, the jam sessions continue at Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth, Dorset. If you want to play, contact me or just turn up before 9 p.m. and book yourself a slot.