The Smack, Whitstable
The Smack, Whitstable, 10th October 2001:
My first solo acoustic gig in Whitstable since Mr. Short made me play in front of the class in 1987. This went really well. Just three songs, but I got a really good reaction. It’s slightly better than Simple’s in that you get a free pint for original material and you get a proper stage (albeit a tiny one). Thanks to Mandy for organising the event (which is every Wednesday and has been going at least a year or so, I think) and for her encouragement. I shall return. That night Jon and Lucy (well, Lucy to be precise) gave birth to a baby girl who they have named Amber. Clearly good omens all around. Congratulations!