Ramblings of a Model, Mother and Outspoken Weirdo

So me and my number one chica Mrs Murphy had a tootle up to Edinburgh to see Alan Windram again last night, seems like ages ago since we saw him in Melrose in October.

The drive was OK, I didn't have to consult google maps on my mega ridiculous phone, which was good because it normally just confuses me more than it helps. This means me and Ellen are two for two for not getting lost in the last week.

We got to the Voodoo Rooms, yep we didn't even get lost on foot. and the venue was pretty funky actually. We didn't drink Ellen was driving and I was wanting to make sure I didn't make a spoon of myself. I had one vino sent one drunken text and was back on the cokes.

There was a support act, it wasn't my cup of tea.

Spoke with Alan's niece she couldn't believe what a crazy superfan I was, would be fair to say I blushed more than slightly, especially when Ellen was making me actually sound worse :p

The gig was just awesome, I am not going to lay it on too thick, I had a fab time and was lifted by the music. I enjoyed having a boogie and singing along, it was almost like being in my kitchen but with loads of other people there. I was disappointed they didn't do 'Until the Rain' because it's probably my favourite song.

Mr Windram recognised me probably thinks, there's that psycho, I'd better say something! Got my picture taken with him again. I was well stinky by this point in the evening, bouncing around in heels wasn't sensible.

We went to a wine bar place afterwards that had about 10 customers and 15 staff. Sylar was there and this chav that was imagining what my kidneys tasted like (well creepy). We had another two cokes because we are that hardcore and came home.

I used to love music it was a massive part of my life for a long time, I enjoyed singing and making music with like minded people but I guess my priorities in life changed when I had Laurence. Everything shifted.

The last gig I went to was Electric Six in December 2004? Or something ridiculous. I did go to see a friend's band called Won Mississippi earlier in the year but people you know don't really count.

I went to a gig last night a bloke called Alan Windram, I am a massive fan of this chap, I can't even really explain why his voice just makes my tummy tingle and I love his songs, sort of soft and very easy to listen to.

I sort of stumbled upon him too which makes it even better. I remember back just after I got married I was typing random words into Itunes and it came up with his band Splendid. I clicked on Buy this album entirely by mistake. I was annoyed with myself at the time actually but the songs kept appearing on shuffle and every time they did I liked 'em. I then purchased their other album.

When I was pregnant, the time I become an emotional idiot! I used to lie in the bath with my wriggly bump listening to Splendid and bawling my eyes out. I have listened to albums to a point now that they remind me of significant times in my life. Alan recently released his solo album which I love just as much as the Splendid ones.

I felt like a bit of a noob but asked to have my picture taken with him! Also! I'd like to add I only found out about 8 months ago he was from the Borders it was total coincidence. I figured he was from the big smoke and I'd never get to see him live. He had a little super cute guitarist called Rory Butler! I reckon he will get famous. Just a feeling in my bones.



I wore my gorgeous Able Grable Scarlet Street Blouse an absolute comfy divine delight! Didn't manage to get any decent pics of rocking it though. I will do when I get something decent for my bottom half. :)