Made In Adelaide

Hi Again, I just had to get this photo into the Blog as soon as possible. This is Vin, Eric and Carol Whitelock in the Studio at ABC Australia,(Oz for the BBC). Vin and Eric did a brilliant interview for Carol's afternoon show the day we arrived> spoilt somewhat by Tod, a local painter, who phoned in to ask what language they were speaking. It's the Queen's English of course Tod, but not as you know it. But fair do's, everyone is entitled to an opinion. A note of caution from the boy's, you should be aware that someone up the top of a ladder should not be throwing stones! Eric and Carmel have a superb house in Happy Valley, the views are to die for, it overlooks the Gulf of St Vincent which has got loads of sharks, in fact I said to Vin, is that a Great White, he said no I prefer the Shiraz! Carmel has done wonders with the garden and it's beautifully landscaped. we're all on the lookout for their friendly but elusive Koala Bear called Klaus who lives in the trees around their property. They also have two cheeky and cheerful Schnauzers called Ranger and Radar. They remind me of two interview-ees, I was with this morning! Our evening gig was at the RSL (Returned Serviceman's Club) in Port Noarlunga a little coastal town near Adelaide. We arrived early for the sound check and then walked down the road to a local Fish & Chip Shop with Eric and Carmel, where we indulged ourselves with delicious Butterfish and Chips, washed down with an ice cold beer, heaven.
The concert was packed out, and I was quite moved when after my set which finshed at 9pm, they recited a few words from the poem, “For the Fallen”, by Lancaster-born poet Laurence Binyon and then had a minutes silence, they do this every night at the same time, wonderful, good on ya boys. Vin did his usual Tour De Force concert from 9 to 11.45 with a short break in between. It was another special evening, Vin's patter and his selection of songs were brillient, not even the Ghost of the moving microphone who seemed to be intent on showing how clever he was with the mic stand could have spoilt another amazing evning in Australia. I keep saying it time and time again but the poeople we meet along the way are just wonderful. Thank you to all at the RSL. There are a few more pictures from the evening which will be in the next post.