The night was opened by Andy Gaines and friends whose chat was as easy to listen to as their music, and their experience showed. Andy fiercely strummed his guitar, in the tuning of Open D, making it sound like a freight train which had us tapping our feet and nodding our heads like they were the main event. There was a little swing and some skiffle going on too, which helped create a real party atmosphere with songs filled with humour and heart-break. They have just what it takes to make a great album and I hope they do, and soon because they left me wanting more – rumours of them supporting The Orb this summer haven’t been confirmed. Continue reading Gill Landry at the Crescent Community Venue, York