As for the gigs, it was an interesting day. Clash of the Tight Tens filled to standing room only once again but, no doubt hardened by seeing several free fringe shows by now, the money wasn't what it could have been. Some audience members were observed ducking out in the last minutes of the last act to avoid walking past the donations bucket - which is pretty disgraceful and apparently turning into somewhat of a thing for many shows this year. Donations aside, the acts were altogether brilliant, everyone had a good time and I looked forward to the main show at 2.45.
First World Problems went well and the audience numbers were around the 30 mark with pretty much every seat taken. Having been busy elsewhere in the hour before I had only had a chance to flyer for a couple of minutes so this was particularly impressive. The alternative blue book going around Grass Market appears to be doing a good job with many of the audience citing it as the reason they'd come. The audience were up for a good time and we flew through the set. Compared to last year, the Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday turnout couldn't be more different. Whilst I'd like to put it down to the material, I think the location can take some of the credit.
In the evening it was back to Bar Bados for another spot at Well It's Woody. With its relaxed jazz club open mic vibe full of poetry, song and storytelling it's a very different beast to much of the fringe. Audience numbers were low (two in fact) but it was a nice place to just sit back and take it all in. The pair duly flyered, we had dinner before watching Jon Long's work in progress at The Newsroom just after eleven. The songs are as good as ever, recommended.
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