Orange’s Bar, Canterbury
Orange’s Bar, Canterbury, 16th October 2001:
This is a regular monthly night called Fretnoise, billed as “a showcase for the best local songwriters”, but they allowed Alex to play there as well (only joking!). It took place at Orange’s Bar, which used to be the Cricketer’s, in St. Peter’s Street, about 200 yards up from the Westgate, opposite Richard’s Records. It was notable for being the first Reaction gig to attract press coverage. Unfortunately, Al had just had flu, but this didn’t affect his performance too much.
Local journalist Jenni Potter wrote the following:
Solo artist Alex Williams kept the audience entertained with competent guitar playing and immediate unrefined vocals…
Well, it’s a start.