Friday Night in 'Nam

Spent Friday in the company of soul legends "The Dave Amos Band" in the Birnam House Hotel. The gig was in the huge baronial hall - one of these huge places not designed for amplified music. As a result Charlie the soundman had his work well cut out but got on top of things by midway throught the first set. At the break there was a guest spot from Gillie (well known exiled Irishman now domiciled in Carrbridge) who gave us some really strong original material ably accompanied by Gill Hunter on keyboards, Tony Hoey on trumpet and the Wang Dangs' very own Pete Caban on blistering (yet surprisingly sensitive) lead guitar. The venue was packed to the gunnels and as a result the Guide Dogs for the Blind charity will have benefitted handsomely.