I'm hoping the other boys will join me here with their thoughts, both of life at RP and the industry at large, although, if you already know us you will also know that Gary will probably have some ramblings about rambling in t'north.
So I sit here, happily at home thanks to 'Poets Day', recovering from the first corporate party of the year, thanks to Penguin Events. When a well-know and large-scale wine merchant has their new years party, you can imagine they like a drink, and they need a party to equal. Penguins always achieve that, and it has been a pleasure for us at RP provide audio know-how for the last 7 or so years. I, in my element might I add, was on monitor duties last night for two great bands, the Empire State Band and the Bogus Brothers. Both put on an excellent show. I have to admit, however, it wasn't the easiest mix I have done, a few more high up squeaks than I would usually allow, but, having dragged Matt Manasse down from the balcony to have a shout through the wedges with me, we decided it was just 'as loud as it's going to get'. Sometimes, it's just like that... but I have been looking longingly at at OM7 radio mic kits today; now there is a radio with "ultimate gain before feedback"!
To be honest, the whole gig was a bit of a shock to the system, because of the rather inclement weather we have been suffering in the UK lately, I left at 6:15am and didn't get home till 5am (although I will confess to the little sleep I had in the layby on the A12 - I know Wiz saw me there...). Been a while since I had one of those, but great to be back where I feel at home behind a mixer.
And so the years begins...
James
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