UNPLUGGED IN THE PARK HOTEL - 11 Oct 07

After a brief period of time to get things in order, the winter season of gigs begins in earnest at the Park Hotel. Tonight's offerings included the unstoppable open mic performances of Jimmy, 2 Rabbits, Black Cactus and many others, followed by Matt Selley.

Matt has played many times here before but tonight he had the main slot, giving him time to play original material as well as a few covers. Matt's solo material sounds a bit like a smoother Stereophonics, and his new band The Rascos fill the songs out. But tonight the stripped down versions laid bare his song writing skills.

Alec and Steve joined Matt later to form the Wivenhoe acoustic supergroup Trilogy, who obligingly played a bit of Bon Jovi after a special request.

2 Rabbits' open mic set was much appreciated by the crowd.


Matt Selley has been playing at the Unplugged Nights since the start and tonight he had the main set.


Alec joined Matt later, playing some great harmonica.


Steve joined for the encore making the Trilogy complete.