This is the part I sometimes enjoy most. Not giving away state secrets, but allowing the fans to have glimpses of the hard work that they don't get to see. Performers don't just magically appear on stage completely prepared - there are hours spent in the days and weeks beforehand perfecting and shaping the show. This collaborative energy is what I seek to capture.

This first set was the rehearsal for Reg Meuross and The Strike preparing for Reg's 'Fire and Dust - A Woody Guthrie Story'. Commissioned and Produced by Pete Townshend, this is a song cycle written by Reg Meuross telling the story of Woody Guthrie's life and times along with several songs taken from Guthrie's own songbook (with the encouragement and blessing of the Woody Guthrie Estate). It took place at the spiritual home of Folk Music in the UK, Cecil Sharp House in London.

Show of Hands had been at the top of the folk music game for 30 years - so when it came time to go out on a high, they decided to book 'Kensington Village Hall' for the 6th time (The Royal Albert Hall in London) and invite all of their friends.

A day of rehearsals in West London gave way to a glorious and successful send off the following day.