Saw it on Monday and enjoyed it so much. Glad you spotted that set design. I came away wanting all my furniture to transform into beds and boats!

The best ride.
I said what I said.

And the choo choo announcement is gold every time

A very necessary title!

Combining a Duran Duran reference with a moving tribute is quite the gift!

(And I have that T-shirt, too!)

Memorable thing: During the performance of Gemma R’s 'My idea of fun', she opened a full bottle of rum, swigged some down in deference to the ending of Dry January – then we watched as the bottle got passed round the room and many hardy (foolhardy?) people drained it dry.

In person, she’s got real stage presence, teasing and bantering with the audience one minute, then sparkling in the spotlight as she nails each sung word. It’s a bit old-fashioned to say so, but she gives real ‘star-quality’. Proper entertainment!

Finally, the main event: Gemma Rogers with full band. Just brilliant. Gemma’s songwriting is full of stories, frank commentary and tunes that reach out and won’t let go.

Yer standard rock band with bass, guitar, drums and vocal – but not standard at all due to killer tunes and unusual vocals (reminscent of Mother Mother’s range). Reminded me why I love live music. Their performance blew away the January blues. Mini downside? Venue ran out of Guinness.

Next up, local Reading band, Puma Theory. There were some die-hard fans already in the audience, judging by the t-shirts and energetic solo moshers.

Total silence in the room as she did her stuff, even during the periodic re-tunings of her ukelele (no, that word does not get any easier). We were treated to a new song, asked to give our verdict and unanimously gave it the thumbs up. Hope to see more of Jess around.

Arrived in time to see part of the ukelele (that’s such a weird word to write) strummings from Jess Tuthill – solo on stage with songs full of heart.

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