A very mixed affair. The Berettas have been here since midday, but soundcheck at around 7.45. It all seems a grand show. It was expensive to get in but at least every other gig in this crowded week is either free or I’m on a cheap list. In fact 5 gigs in the previous 4 days have cost a total of £4. But for the large admission price there is a drinks promotion. The drink is called Lillet and is a French white wine fortified with gin to give 17% abv. After 2 glasses I am quite relaxed. There is a really good magician who does impressive things with doves, mostly making them appear or disappear. The Berettas are quite sequinny but play like a rock band. They are followed by a fashion show which is quite good when the smoke clears. Then another band who are rather AOR. As the bar is no longer serving draught beers it seems time to leave.