The panelled walls and solid wooden floor of this extraordinary room made the guitar sound amazing. I was using the Carlevaro which meant I could hear the sound myself, The audience was keen to know how it was making any sound without a sound hole and it generated great interest when they realised there was a gap all around the edge. Quite a sizeable group came up in the interval to have a closer look.It was very nice to find that there were also audience members present who had been to see me, in past years, at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Marlborough has a wide, spectacular, beautiful High Street and this 17th century house is a gem, right in the middle of it.
The Merchant's House Trust is gradually restoring the whole building to its original condition, commissioning the best conservation experts and craftsmen. Several rooms are already finished and more are in the planning stage.
But look at that floor! The house is like a wooden ship inside, the floors go up and down and creak like anything but in a good way.It was a lovely venue to play in and a privilege to contribute to the fundraising effort that is keeping the house in such fine order.
