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 Six is Out played in the William IV in Truro

on Sat 4th August.

 Jamie "The Boss" Murphy kindly asked me if I would like to come along to the gig and I gladly accepted the offer. With Jamie driving, Vicky in the front passenger seat, myself, several boxes of equipment including speakers, mixing desk, mic stands, guitars and miles of electrical cable in the back, we set off for Truro to meet up with Todd, Robbie and Geddy.

Jamie Murphy lead guitarist fo "Six is Out"
Jamie "The Boss" Murphy on guitar

 Next was unloading all the equipment, setting up the stage and doing a sound check. This can take a surprising amount of time. I was feeling like an apprentice roadie and enjoying the buzz of it all as I helped to carry in bits of drum kit, extension leads, guitars, PAs, stands for this and that and many other items of musical paraphernalia.

George (Geddy) Eddy with "Six is Out" in Truro
Geddy plays bass guitar for "Six is Out" in Truro

After all the equipment was plugged in,switched on, checked and double checked they played the first song of the evening which was also a sound check. A bit of tweaking on the sound desk and they were set to go. Time for a quick break before starting for real.

Jamie didn't have a sound technician this evening but asked if I would stand behind the desk and keep an eye on things. After showing me which knobs and sliders I could and couldn't fiddle with, which member of the band was connected to what and most importantly, where the panic button was, he took his place, gave a nod to the others and another night of great music began.

Todd Phillips plays the drum kit at Truro gig
"Six is Out" drummer Todd Phillips

The apprentice roady/sound techie put his pint of Pear Cider down on the floor out of harms way (even an apprentice knows that electronics and liquids don't mix very well, no matter what the flavour is) glanced at all members of the band to see who was trying to get his attention. No one. Only Jamie who glanced across occasionally to give a reassuring smile.

Robbie Ceredig-Evans plays keyboard and sings for "Six is Out"
Robbie, vocalist and keyboard player for "Six is Out"

Some girls were happily dancing in the far corner, an older guy was extremely active on the dance floor obviously thoroughly enjoying himself and amusing the onlookers. I relaxed, sipped my pint, enjoyed the music and took some photos.

Several members of the audience gave comments throughout the evening praising the band and especially Vicki's singing.

Vicki Oliver sings with "Six is Out" in Truro
Lead singer Vicki singing at the William IV in Truro

After a couple of hours or so listening to some great cover versions of popular music the evening came to an end. Contact details exchanged, people drifted away, the equipment was packed away into vehicles, a bit of handshaking and we were off. Leaving the current Capital of Cornwall to head back to the ancient Capital of Launceston. We stopped at Hamburger Hill where Jamie treated us to a much needed grub up. Cheers Jamie. Thank you very much.

"Six is Out" members Jamie and Vicki
"Six is Out" performing at William IV in Truro

Six is Out is based in Launceston because that's where "The Boss" lives. However, Todd, George and Vicki are moving to Exeter where they will commute to and from Plymouth when starting the next years music degrees. Jamie will remain in Launceston but study in Plymouth and Robbie will stay in Penzance continuing his music degree in Truro. 

Six is Out will be playing in Launceston on the 25th September supported by local lads The Metro Men

Thank you very much to Jamie, Vicki, Todd, Robbie and George for letting me take photos and write about this evening.
I enjoyed myself very much. Good luck to all of you with everything you do.

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For an evening of poetry and prose,
 come down by yer, to Jericho's
Poetry in Jericho's
A night of poetry in Liberty House Launceston

Thursday 9th September at Jericho's in Liberty House in Launceston is Poetry and Prose night. This is an evening of poetry inspired by Janet Guest
The first Poetry and Prose evening at Jericho's was held on Thursday 22nd July.
Janet has a great love of poetry and entertained the audience by reading poems by Pam Ayers, Charles Causley and Rudyard Kipling amongst others. Janet also read some funny poems she had written herself.

Chocolate cake by Michael Rosen  
 
I love chocolate cake.
And when I was a boy
I loved it even more.....

Rudyard Kipling  (if)

IF you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,
if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!

 Janets has written her own version of (if)
and is called (if all the world were chocolate)

Janet also read

Mary, Mary Magdalene
Lying on the wall
I throw a pebble on your back
Will it lie or fall?

From Mary, Mary Magdalene by Charles Causley

I remember as a kid, standing with my back to the wall and gently throwing a smallish stone back over my head to see if it would land (and stay) on Mary's back.  The carving of Mary can be found on the end wall of the St Mary Magdalene church. The story is that a stone lodged on her back will bring good luck.

Mary Magdelin Church in Launceston
Mary Magdalene with stones on her back

Alan Guest also told  some stories about his dad Ken and the life's lessons and inspirations he had learnt from him and how he hopes to share them with you.

John Bailey read a piece called "here are two stories".

This will become a regular event to be held on the second Thursday of each month.
Come along and listen and if you would like to share a story, read a poem or piece of literature that would be great.

You can bring a drink with you or tea, coffee, soft drinks and a selection of Mels home made cakes will be available for purchase.