JULY
We started off July by hosting our own show at Cheltenham's Sound Music Venue, where we were accompanied by Andy Oliveri and Welcome To Marathon. This was a really great night and we really appreciated the help of the other artists for their support.
The next day we played the scorching Midsummer Fiesta, followed by The Gloucester Old Spot in Cheltenham.
On Friday 12th, we set off for London to play a fund raising event at St. Pancreas Church. There's nothing like the acoustics of a church to breath new life into one's music. This was certainly one of the highlights of our summer.
Me, Andy and Alex headed to Stroud over this weekend to play a studio session for Alex Husskisson's Mystery Train show on Stroud FM. We also recorded an exclusive jingle for the show, which was later used to introduce Alex's Sunday evening show.
The following weekend, we played The Cheltenham Underground's Vinestock. We always enjoy playing this event and was great to catch up with old friends. On the Sunday we played as part of The Jolly Brewmaster's cider festival. This was a fun day and allowed me to spend some time at my local, which is always a plus.
The next day we played the scorching Midsummer Fiesta, followed by The Gloucester Old Spot in Cheltenham.
On Friday 12th, we set off for London to play a fund raising event at St. Pancreas Church. There's nothing like the acoustics of a church to breath new life into one's music. This was certainly one of the highlights of our summer.
Me, Andy and Alex headed to Stroud over this weekend to play a studio session for Alex Husskisson's Mystery Train show on Stroud FM. We also recorded an exclusive jingle for the show, which was later used to introduce Alex's Sunday evening show.
The following weekend, we played The Cheltenham Underground's Vinestock. We always enjoy playing this event and was great to catch up with old friends. On the Sunday we played as part of The Jolly Brewmaster's cider festival. This was a fun day and allowed me to spend some time at my local, which is always a plus.
AUGUST
Whilst Steve jetted off to Zsiget music festival in Budapest, the rest of us played Swanfest and Lakefest.
Those who know us well would have heard the now infamous story of how I used the old 'let me through, I'm in a band!' line, when catching the train on the morning of Lakefest. The real story to this isn't as funny or as rock and roll, so we'll ignore it and simply remember that day as being full of excitement and tipsy stumbling round the festival. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who gave use free lifts, free cider, and made us feel welcome at Lakefest that day!
The following evening, slightly hung-over, we played at The Beehive in Swindon as part of the Swindon Shuffle event.
After a brief break for a week, the Stressechoes assembled to play at The Birdcage in Bristol at the start of the bank holiday weekend. This weekend culminated at The Witcombe Cider festival in Cheltenham. This event was a lot of fun and saw us play inside a truck! The highlight of the day had to be getting a shout out from Charlie Baxter, whilst we drunkenly raved to his headline set, glow sticks in hand.
We finished August off with a 3 gig weekend. The first being at The Bayshill in Cheltenham on the Friday, followed by The Chestnut in Worcester on the Saturday. We completed the weekend by playing at The Seven Stars in Bristol, which gave us a good opportunity to play a more stripped down set, in preparation for what is to come over the coming months...........
STRESSECHOES NORTH GERMANY TOUR, courtesy of Songs & Whispers
As mentioned previously, on 13th September we embark on our tour of north Germany, in conjunction with Songs &Whispers.
The closer this gets, the more excited and anxious we get.
Ok, so the plan is to keep you updated of our progress and shenanigans throughout via this blog, so watch this space!
Expect to hear of our shows and experiences in Germany during this 3 week period, as well as our attempts to be cool and 'rock &roll', minus the TV's from hotel rooms and the driving of tanks.
Until next time, auf wiedersehen, and remember "let me through......I'm in a band!".
Stressechoes
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