Very last minute decision to catch Dougie at the Apex on Sunday night, coupled with an overnighter at the Premier Inn. Primary reason to catch MacLean was largely a morbid one – see him before either he or can no longer manage it. 🙂
Knew him more by reputation than actual repertoire (other than ‘Caledonia‘) and truth be told, whilst perfectly enjoyable, he seemed a trifle too middle of the road for a full set. Didn’t regret the gig however and in fairness the fault was probably largely that of the ignorant, uninitiated listener rather than the performer; and the Premier was, although not by a long way the cheapest Inn, as good, spotless and quiet as we’ve come to expect.