When you go and see a production like Sunshine on Leith it's very easy to forget those who aren't actually on stage, without whom the production wouldn't happen. So without further ado let's set that to rights.
When you come and see Sunshine on Leith this next week one thing that will amaze you is the band that are providing the musical accompaniment. None of them are professionals, but the sound they produce is amazing. It's only fair that they get a name-check, so here goes:
- Claire (band musical director / keyboards 1) - keyboard wizzard.
- Rachel (keyboards 2) - when the first chime came out of that keyboard, it really did add a depth to the tune.
- Martin (electric guitar) - the axeman cometh. And your slide on What do you do? is amazing
- Kris (acoustic guitar) - like Martin, your work on What do you do? is fantastic, brings a real depth.
- Thom (bass) - merge Donald "Duck" Dunn, Jack Bruce & Alan Gorrie - that's you. Keep the funk going.
- Michael (drums) - Phil Collins, Iain Bank & Aaron Comess? They're not even close.
- Joseph (accordion 1) - you and Gary Innes and Phil Cunningham need to jam together.
- June (accordion 2) - do you, Joseph, Gary and Phil have plans to jam any time soon?
- James (bagpipes) - any Proclaimers song that has pipes added is instantly 500% better. You rock!!
All the band are at UHI with the exception of James - he's still at school.
OK, that's the band covered. But what about the backstage people, the stage crew? Oh yes, we have them too:
- Amanda (Stage Manager)
- Blythe, Rosa, Laura & Hannah (Stage Crew)
They've only been with us for 3 weeks but they have the moves (like Jagger?) and get the props on and off in d*mn quick time, Thanks guys - you make things a lot less stressful for us all. Without you it definitely wouldn't happen.
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