Tight Tens was rammed and all the acts involved turned in superb sets with Ali Woods and Rosie Holt gaining the biggest laughs. The average age of the assembled was notably higher than midweek with most 40+ and in large groups. This was bonus bucket time and we recorded the best donation total yet.
Following this it was time for some lunch before flyering for twenty minutes before First World Problems. Me determined not to see the drop-off in numbers that reduced us to half a (wonderful enthusiastic) room the previous day to continue. Between this, the listings and the glorious Fringepig feature the room was standing room only when we came on and we had the best hiphop-come-therapy-session yet. Post show we got our second lovely tweet of the run spreading the FWP word, more of these would be very much welcome.
Back at the flat it was time for recuperation and home cooking before venturing out to the 3 Broomsticks for Trevor Feelgood's Alternative Showcase. In typical PBH style this centre of town pop-up resembled a derelict squat once you got to the performance spaces but there were stage lights, a working PA and an audience of five. What more could you ask for? All the acts put in good spots, "Mad Ron" going down particularly well and a good deal more developed from the days when I saw him starting out at Famous First Words. Look out for him. Our two songs were well received and some minimal flyering ensued.
The night ended with drinks at Tollbooth Market after we were unable to get into Lew Fitz's show at Just the Tonic as it was completely full. Another night for sure though.
16 days down, 9 more to go. Bums on seats for Clash of the Tight Tens: 509. First World Problems: 389. Total money in the bucket: £1,628. Chances of breaking even: Good. If everyone from now on puts £20 notes in the pot.
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