Results of Study - How Pete Hits Those Notes plus Blues Bonanza News

After a study lasting many years, scientists have finally discovered the secret of the Caban technique. Forget Hound Dog Taylor, the famous blues slide player with six fingers - our esteemed lead guitarist actually has ten fingers on his left hand, affording him endless possibilities in the plank-spanking stakes.

Come along and witness this for yourselves at the largest street-level blues festival of its kind in the UK, the Dundee Blues Bonanza which runs from 30 June to 2 July. Wang Dang Delta are on in the Yard, Seagate on Saturday 1 July with a 4pm start. Details of all 80+ bands performing can be found at http://www.dundeebluesbonanza.co.uk/index.htm

Just to whet your appetite here is a photo taken from a previous bonanza performance taken by our good friend Dave Arcari.

Scribbler's Picnic - A Wee Report

Wang Dang Delta were fortunate enough to be asked to play once more at the Scribbler's Picnic on 18 June. It's a full scale outdoor charity gig that is run by a team of volunteers with all proceeds going to five cancer related charities.

The logistics of running such an event do not seem to phase the organising committe because the Scribblers seems to be going from strength to strength.

This being Scotland in June (and officially "summer") it obviously rained from start to finish but this failed to dampen the spirits of the boisterous crowd.

As well as ourselves on the main stage, the crowd were treated to great sets from the Hazey Janes, Vivamelodica, Jack Daniels Experience and (my personal favourites for the day) Mr. Tubaob'u, a really refreshing ska/reggae band who really got the crowd going.

Our own set was brief but well received and it was great to see a few "weel-kent" faces in the crowd including the incredible Box o Bananas boys.

Great stuff was also going on in the Random Rhythms Rock Tent, the Stirling Folk Club Tent and at the Acoustic Stage.

Reflections on Moulin Gig

Many thanks to all who attended the gig in Moulin Village Hall last night and contributed in making it a great night for all concerned, band included.

Highlights and lowlights were as follows

• Great turnout with folks travelling from as far afield as Airdrie, Larbert and Laurencekirk to join with locals in experiencing that "Wang Dang Thang"!
• Broken string in the first number - great timing.
• Cowboy boots in the air for the "Ultimate Shoe" challenge.
• Some inspired sounds.
• Great demand for the CD.
• Warm atmosphere and frantic banter!

We are keen to do more of the village hall circuit as the network of these halls is seriously under-utilised. Keep an eye on our gig listings section on www.myspace.com/wangdangdelta . It could be your village next!