I was more nervous about playing this show then I have been about any other show I've played recently. Going out the night before had only served to deepen my worries as my throat was feeling like crap and I knew I hadn't practiced or warmed up all week thanks to illness.
But things actually went really well. I felt massively relaxed throughout my performance and really enjoyed playing. I was only onstage for about 30 minutes but I could have happily continued to play for another 30 - 40 minutes.
I think the atmosphere in Taunton on Sunday helped - people were happy to just mill about the town centre, sampling a little bit of everything on offer, whether that was German sausage, French cheese, overpriced sweets or local singer songwriters. There wasn't the need to try and impress an audience, an audience who you have been forced onto in a club, and who are trapped, having to listen to your music for your entire set. People were free to wander around, maybe stop and listen to half a song, before casually moving onto the next attraction.
It was a nice format. I hope I get the opportunity to perform like that again.
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