November 2009

Hey all!
Here's where I explain why you have seen me without an Ibanez at the end of the last gig!
At the Warminster gig back in October through the first half I noticed a guy watching what I was playing religiously
note for note and I must admit my thought went to 'Oh no! Another muso best not mess up!' He came up to me
at half time and explained in very broken English that his name is Conrad and that he is a luthier so I let him have
a quick go on my RTS-Custom Ibanez (the black one!) and he seemed to like it. He then put down the guitar and
said he is going home quickly to give me a gift and can I look after his pint!

He returned later with an amazingly figured and decorated Les Paul copy and explained that he made the guitar
and it is a gift for me. I was really taken back by this I was lost for words. After closer inspection I noticed a couple
of nice things on the guitar, not only the amazing inlays on the body but a piezo bridge and hand wired pickups.
He later made me promise that I will never sell the guitar which of course I will never ever do as it is beautiful
and plays like a dream!

All I can say is thank you Conrad, I owe you a debt of gratitude.

We are all looking forward to the next gig, Scallys has always proved a great venue full of laughs and shenanigans
and I'm sure the next one will be full of banter!

Some new songs in the pipeline for 2010 and I have been informed that the new gigs are coming thick and fast!

See you out on the front Row!

Rich S \m/
November 2nd 2009

The gig in Weston on Saturday was great fun! The crowd were especially impressive dancing, cheering and singing
along to everything. Big props go out to Mitch who was suffering really bad from a cold but still managed to kick ass!
It looks like HUSH will be seing out another year of gigs on top form, Theres no time to relax for us!

Rich (from his man-cold bed)
November 22rd 2009