GIGS IN MAY 2008

THE BRITISH LEGION, ST.AUSTELL (18TH MAY)



RAMBLIN` MINOR

Brett Damarell brought his Ramblin` Minor showcase to the Sunday afternoon punters at St.Austell`s British Legion Club last week to perform some cracking acoustic tunes, original and cover versions of unlikely songs mingled together in his own celtic-stylie. The Irish traditional tin whistle tunes came from Mick `de whistle` Cheyne and the whole set was peppered with witty asides as Brett tried to create a joyful celebration of all things folky.
Unfortunately the crowd, (except for a few souls), were mostly unresponsive and seemed intent on doing their best to ignore the celtic corner, which is a shame really when you consider how few venues there are for live music in St.Austell.
A few members of the club said they enjoyed it, but most of the old codgers sat around looked completely non-plussed about the whole affair. This probably accounts for the complete lack of publiciity about the event aswell.
Another missed opportunity for St.Austell.
Brett and his three man gang did their best against this tide of apathy, but it was all too Kanute in the end.