Robert Fripp

Robert Fripp's Diary

Tuesday 23 February 2010

Bredonborough Brunch call for amp

09.35.

Bredonborough.

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Brunch call for 11.30 & departure to Cambridge at 12.00.

19.35    Cambridge Junction

The sideman guitarist dual-functioned as band driver, arriving c. 15.20 I…

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Straightforward soundcheck, other than a malfunctioning Eventide 8000; this attended to by Sylvain the Magnificent. Eventides regularly get their chips unseated in traveling.

Discussion with John Young on the life of the contemporary working player, and possible strategies for survival.

Backstage I…

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Yep! This is the life of the successful working player.

22.29    Onstage 21.00. Offstage c. 22.15 to a light & generous audience. Shortly, into the car & home.

00.35    On the road again I…

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… with the singer dual-functioning as band driver.

Arrived safely. Bedtime.

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