1. Vintage Trouble, Ironworks, Inverness. Been really into these guys for a good while and was really pleased to be on the same bill as them three times this summer, but never able to see them. Seeing your favourite band of the moment in your home town is always a special moment, and this surpassed my every expectation. 2. Belleruche, Bannermans, Edinburgh. Gig was cancelled and we found out that it was rescheduled on the way down. Small crowd, no soundcheck, technical issues but amazing performance. Probably wouldn't have been the same if it had gone without a hitch! 3. Levellers, Kendal Calling Managed to catch only half their set before playing, but it was one of those nostalgic experiences. A setting sun on a blistering day, clouds of dust from people jumping!! Just the right band at the right time in the right place! 4. Smoove and Turrell, Kendal Calling Fantastic, inspiring performance. Ended a perfect day! 5. Newton Faulkner, Belladrum I'm not at all into singer/songwriters, but he very surprisingly managed to hold my attention for the entire time he was on stage. (and if we're allowed to include one of our own gigs.... Ironworks, opening for Craig Charles. Venue was packed out. We've worked a fair bit with The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, and being introduced in your home town by one of your heros as "one of my favourite bands" was a very special moment!)