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23 August 2004

A wonderful jam session at Finns in Weymouth on Thursday 19th culminated in a unique and totally improvised blues/rap/scat jazz melange featuring the house band, rapper Amari and jazz vocalist extraordinaire Sue Hawker.

On Sunday, 22nd August we had a double bill of Little Dixie gigs. We played in the middle of a field as part of Bridport’s carnival celebrations, after which we scuttled off to the wondrously bijou environs of the George Inn, Reforne, Portland, where Mutter, Clive, Ady and your scribe fired up at 6.30pm. The George is one of those gigs that is such a treat to play, great hosts, discerning punters, a real joy all round.

On Wednesday 25th we’re recording a live Little Dixie gig at the Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, with a view to producing a live CD. Everyone is welcome, especially if you’re rowdy and appreciative.

On Saturday 28th the Ben Waters Band regroups after Ben and Clive Ashley’s Canadian jaunt. Then, on Sunday 29th, Little Dixie play support to Chas & Dave at the Carpenter’s Arms, Chilthorne Domer, near Yeovil, Somerset.

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

Oh, and hi, Dumpy!

Chris Lonergan





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