Skamp perform at Louise & Rob's Wedding, Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucestershire

Arrived at Bowden Hall in good time in the afternoon to setup. A smaller space for us to fit into than we're used to but against all odds we squeezed in close. Don't Stop Believing by Journey was the first dance - it went down well and I'm sure we'll keep this one in the set. The wedding goers were up for a party and we rocked until 1am. It was a fun, tiring, hot, sweaty night. Many thanks to Louise and Rob and the hotel for looking after us. All the best guys.

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp Audition for Sally, Adam and Ethan

Thanks to Sally, Adam and new baby Ethan for coming to meet us on Tues. Skamp were a little bit rusty as we've been busy recently with non-band activities. It didn't take long though for us to warm up and perform some of our hits, as chosen by the audition trio. Despite our best efforts to rock out, we didn't wake little Ethan. In fact he seemed to like it and busted some moves in his carry cot. We'll see these guys again next year in 2011 at the Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury. Once again, thanks guys.

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, Pump Room Charity Ball, May 31

Skamp don't usually perform on Sundays but as this was a Bank Holiday weekend, we made the exception. The party goers danced all night long and even cheered when we got on stage. Thanks to Judith and her team for inviting us to play and sorting us a dressing room. We took a quick lineup of our footwear as we were almost all wearing pumps - come on Clare sort it out!

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, Emily & Bryan, Wedding, Leominster

What a beautiful day it was, probably the hottest day of the year so far. I volunteered to drive the 'Skamp Van' to the gig. My co-pilot was Steve (Keys). We had no air-con so it took a while to cool down using the old fashioned open windows trick. The venue was lovely. A converted farm with a marquee in the back garden. We were treated to a slap-up supper + wine, in the parents dining room - lovely. All the party goers danced all night and gave us four encores - brilliant. Many thanks to Duncan and Alex (parents) who made us very welcome and good luck to Emily and Bryan.

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, Help the Heroes Charity, Gloucester Rugby Club

Well what a great night was had by all. It was a late start for Gloucestershire function band Skamp. Eleven pm, so it was an extra long set until after midnight. Many thanks for Richard for organising the event and singing a number with us, namely 'Addicted to Love' by Robert Palmer. What was unusual was that the party goers were probably 6 inches from Rob (vocals) face - a little too close perhaps? Oh, bye the way, the new drums sound great.

Help The Heroes

Skamp will soon play our 2nd gig of the year on 1 May for the Gloucestershire Rugby Club to help raise money for Help The Heroes. I'm particularly looking forward to christening a new drun kit. Watch this space.

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, Audition with Hayley & Shane

It was great to meet Hayley and Shane, and Shane's parents last night, and we'll be playing at their wedding in June 2011 at Kingscote Barn in Tetbury (sorry we had to squeeze you in to our basement studio). They are so organized - in fact I think they have booked everything already!