Dammit 'Gin..........try as I might, I can't teach you the difference between a Kilt and a Tutu, let alone ladies and gents........LOL.

Not sure, Banj, which it is, although I did listen to the tape later and the sound was horrid. In the stage area the sound mix was much better than what I heard on the tape.

Both of these gigs were from hell......thank God for a good audience. Despite the sunshine on Sunday, the atmosphere was windy, cool and damp. And Saturday was one of the coldest on record and damp. The effect on our instruments was dramatic. We simply couldn't keep 'em in tune. It was very tough. In reviewing the tape, Tom (Mandolin) was tuning every other song, and still had them pulling. As I referenced above, the 12 string went out during Planxty Irwin so badly that it was distracting.

Which brings me to a question. Does anyone have any experience with the Rainsong line of instruments? This was, by far, the worst combination of conditions I have performed under. The effect on the instruments, as stated above, was dramatic. I am thinking that a guitar which is made of carbon fiber and reputed to be weather proof might not be a bad investment. I have played one and they have a very good sound in the shop, a little light on bass response but very acceptable. I am told they, like the Ovation, sound excellent when amplified.

Second question.......The cold, windy, and damp weather also impacted my voice and Mike's (other singer) voice in a very noticable way. What do Mudcatters do to prepare for these types of conditions, and what do Mudcatters do to recover between closely spaced gigs in tough conditions? Any sprays that work well? Any tricks?

Mick