The Quest for a Decent Pint of John Smiths – Chapter 1
In which our heroes formulate a plan, and we all know about the plans of mice and men….
Throughout the week they plotted, checking who was playing where and the possibilities of locating a Decent Pint. By Thursday they had a plan; start at Fibbers, move on to the Roman Bath, then finally The Old White Swan. There were three acts playing Fibbs, a band called The Mojos in the Bath, and who knows who might be playing at the Swan. Three pubs, surely they would find the decent Pint.
By Friday their plan had started to unravel, England were playing Tonga in the World Cup and if we won we would go through to the final eight. Fibbers was struck off the list. They didn’t sell John Smiths anyway, but the Worthington Cold might have pinched a Mention in Despatches. So, watch the first half and then meet at the Roman Bath.
“R” arrived just as The Mojos started their set, a rousing cover of Deep Purple’s Hush and a pint of JS Keg. Not bad. “A” arrived shortly after, but went for the Guinness, oh dear, not good. The Mojos were actually really good, doing a large variety of covers from bands as diverse as: Oasis, James, Queen, Van Halen, Status Quo. Sadly there was a bit of funk, Average White Band etc, but they only did two on the trot and then it was back to proper music. Thoroughly recommended. (The Mojos are: Andy Bowen - Guitar & Vocals, Jeff Smith - Keyboard & Vocals, Dan Lindsey – Bass, Phil Everard - Drums, percussion & Backing.Vocals.)
After The Mojos had finished, our heroes sprinted across to The Old White Swan, but the tables were still out and it was clear that there had been no band playing, calamity!
An early night then, and a failure to locate the Decent Pint. Still England did go on to win their game so we are through to the final eight. It’s Formula One tomorrow and Sunday and more action from the World Cup, so I know what I will be doing!
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