Harrogate. Very posh town, we were playing in a coffee shop. Arrived nice and early, and got set up. Beautiful building, with a lovely atmosphere, nice cakes and a country music record playing.

We set up, soundchecked, ate some burgers (it's a romantic life, you know) and waited for the audience to arrive.

Presently, a handful of people turned up. Perhaps the most unusual thing was that most of them seemed to be in the company of their carers. In fact, the more unusual thing was that it was one of the best audiences we've ever played to - fully appreciative of the music and - for once - a room full of people who didn't want to talk over us!

The drummer commented later it was like playing a gig in Royston Vasey. He had a point. We'll be playing there again soon - this kind of gig is the reason I do what I do.

Payment? 35% off our food and 2 cans of Carlsberg each. Awesome.