So, 2000 Trees is upon us and alas we have had some dirty weather warnings. It is to be expected on this rainy Island, so if you’re going, take your wellington boots. It is never cool to not wear wellies and no, plastic bags over shoes doesn’t suffice, I found that out the hard way, trust me.
I am also borrowing my dad’s waterproof jacket too. It has the word ‘Volkswagen’ printed on it, so basically I’m gonna look pretty rad. Also, maybe Volkswagen should sponsor us for endorsing the brand at 2000 Trees? I think that would be fair really. A couple of Volkswagen Touregs should serve the purpose.
We’re all kitted up and ready for the gig which is taking place on the Friday 13th July (ooooo) on the Leaf Longue stage at precisely 12:40pm. We are aware of the downfalls associated with going on so early on the Friday morning. Punters are likely to a) Still be steaming from the night before having not slept or b) Be asleep. Should be interesting.
Putting Trees aside for a moment, I went to pick up a new keyboard the other day that I bought off ebay. It was an interesting trip. From Slough Train station, instead of attempting to book a taxi or hop on a bus, I thought I would walk the 1.6miles to the said house using Google maps on my ‘Trusty’ Iphone. This was supposed to be part of my new, healthy, grown up way of life.
Google Maps took me on a wild goose chase to Eton College, where I ended up in torrential rain, falling down a river bank, being helped by fisherman on private property. How I walked 5 miles in the wrong direction, ending up in a muddy field in Windsor, I will never know. Eventually, I arrived at the seller’s house (about 8 miles of walking later).
On the bright side, the nice Iranian gentleman selling the keyboard had a large set up of instruments and not only did he ask me to stay and ‘jam for a while’, his sweet wife made me dinner, so that was different. I don’t make these stories up or exaggerate. My life is literally a series ridiculous happenings brought on by my own ridiculousness.
Moral: Do not trust Google maps.
Trees will be amazing. Cannot wait to see our amazingly talented friends, Gaz Brookfield, Goodnight Lenin, A Boat to Row, Jim Lockey and The Solumn Sun, Andy Oliveri, The Cadbury Sisters and Harbour.
Not to mention, we get to share the stage with such greats, Lucy Rose, Alessi’s Ark and Johnny Foreigner and see plenty of other amazing bands including, Summer Camp, Tall Ships and Hundred Reasons…… We will be bringing another batch of our awful, but thoughtful homemade ep’s with us, to be chucked out after our set. Again, please don’t leave them on the floor as that will hurt our feelings and the mud will make them dirty and then the festival cleaners will need to pick them up and then they will be upset to be doing more work and then, there will be less happiness in the world.
See you there!
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