Tennis Elbow and last gigs.

I've had this a few times but its been confirmed by the Doc, I've got Tennis Elbow, and it is mega painful at times. Sadly, there's no real cure, just reset and avoid straing. I am taking some anti-inflamitory Naproxen to try to help but really it needs to be rested, which is not too easy while we are packing and shuffling boxes most days. 

And playing guitar, isn't helping, (especially hauling gear) But the last gig for FBR is coming up tomorrow, I'm very sad about this, its been lovely playing with Ed and Karlien, and Rose before... So this is a sad parting.. We did a gig last night which was a departure from our normal trio, we were joined by Jelmer 1 and 2 from my other band to be the music performance at a music quiz nght. It was a lot of fun. I debuted a Pub Singer character, Brian De-vine, a washed up club singer with  bad jokes and a Vic Reeves singing style... My 1st ever attempt at stand up....and my last, the term dying on stage is very accurate.. but its ok they enjoyed the pub singing (probably better than my usual singing)

But tomorrow is a straight trio gig, after which Ed and Karlien will nvestigate new options for the band. It will continue but probably not the 2 guitar 1 singer format we've promoted so far.

1 more Starrcase gig coming up too the day before we complete the house sale, my final public performance... that will be choker too...

Almost all my guitars are now gone, only a tricky to sell 12 fretter and a bango  guitar left... I will be keeping a couple here, which I hope I can get a friend to sell for me... But Margaret and my Breedlove acoustic will be packed up for shipping n a week or 2. That means I need to use Goldie, my Vintage brand Les Paul for the last gig. To be sold when I am gone.

So there will be tears in my eyes at these last gigs, partly from the pain of my arm, but also from the pain in my heart... these bands have been wonderful for me, good friends, fun times, even if the music wasn't always great (I will never havve to play Maria Carey all I want for Xmas again....thank fuck)
It was easily the highlight of my weekly routine. I hope I can find music friends inThailand but my gigging days are probely gone.

Ahthankyew