Acoustic Airwaves 2008
Acoustic Airwaves 2008 is about to land near you!
Well, AA 2008 turned out to be something very different from originally planned when the weather was so atrocious that it was impossible to fly. However, I didn't want to disappoint anybody, especially as at Fenland 50 tickets had already been sold ! So I came up with a cunning and brilliant plan, and re-christened the tour Acoustic ROADWAVES and drove to all the gigs! Lucy Dixon shared driving duties (and there was a lot of driving to be done) and for the first few days Sarah Scott joined me on the team...although the dismal rain made some of the locations..uh, shall we say limited in the audience capacity..everyone was incredibly generous and the total we raised for Teenage Cancer Trust was a little under £1,500...
Steve Cooper and all the team at Goodwood gave me a fabulous end of tour experience by donating some time in a Cirrus to "fly in" land, get out the plane and walk onto the stage
All in all it was a fabulous experience despite the change of transport!
Thanks To everyone for playing such a supportive and wonderful role in making this happen - Look out 2009 Acoustic Airwaves will be back bigger and better
Bad Weather Warning
It is important to state that in order to make this a safe and secure tour, I may be unable to appear at an event if bad weather makes flying impossible. My apologies in advance to anyone who may miss a show due to adverse conditions. I will try to make it up and re-schedule any performances that are cancelled. One of the reasons for making all the shows FREE entry is to allow for any unexpected problems without causing anyone any financial loss. I hope everyone understands.
Here is the final lineup
5th September- 1pm
Kemble , Kemble Airfield - AV8 Bar
5th September - 7.00pm
The Aviator Bar & Restaurant, Gloucester (Cheltenham) Gloucester Staverton
6th September - 1.00pm
Netherthorpe Airfield Bar & Restaurant (Sheffield)
with Special Guest Helen Boulding
6th September - 7.00pm
The Club House, Fenland (Kings Lynn)
7th September - 1.00pm
The Aviator Garden, Sywell (Northampton)
3rd September - 8.30pm
The Bedford , 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
with Special Guests
Jack Savoretti, Steve Brookstein, Sonna Rele, Alice Watts
Doors open at 7.30pm - Call 0208 682 8940 to reserve a table
Nearest tube Balham
Daily Express : Friday, 3rd August
There was a short article about the tour in the Daily Express today. You can see the online version by clicking the link above.
Radio Cambridgeshire : Tuesday, 31st July
Tony joined Sue Marchant to talk about the tour, Teenage Cancer Trust and his career so far. You can listen to the recording by clicking the links below:
Radio Cambridgeshire Interview Part One
Radio Cambridgeshire Interview Part Two
Purpose-
To raise money and awareness for the Teenage Cancer Trust in areas around the UK that are fairly close to proposed new wards being built.
To spread the word of GA flying by doing something unusual that will raise the profile and hopefully inspire more people to try it.
To put together an informal acoustic show that is entertaining and great fun for everyone.
The Last two weekends of August and the first weekend of September. Starting the tour with a mini gig and press launch at Wycombe Air Centre (where I learnt to fly) on Friday 17th August at 11 am. Then packing up the gear, loading the aircraft and flying off for the first stop, Glorious Goodwood!
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