Meeting the Tough Tenners

The marketing team went to the beach today but there was no time for picnics or ice cream. Instead, we were spreading the Mashup word to the 1,200 or so runners who were enjoying the Tough Ten Challenge. This ten mile classic starts on Weston beach, goes under the now burnt-out pier, does a lap of the woods on the hill and finishes back on the beach.

There was a great atmosphere with everyone keen to get out into what must be the first hint of spring weather this year. As always with this type of local event, there was a wide cross section of entrants; from the athletic Team Easyrunner in their smart red tops to the 70 year old man doing the race for the 8th time, not to mention the bloke in the yellow chicken costume and the three sisters from Bristol running in memory of their mother.

We handed out 200 leaflets, chatted to runners and their partners and generally evangelised the event. The response was great - it was so satisfying to watch people's expressions change from indifference at the offer of a leaflet, to sudden interest at the mention of live music and a party afterwards!

Mashup on Facebook

The Mashup has become social and joined the Facebook revolution! You can now keep up to date with the latest developments, post comments, upload photos and join the guest list at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=50302883415

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Groovey Band Booked

This year's Mashup band is Groovegrinder. I heard them play in Glastonbury's King Billy late last year and luckily they are free for 20th June. Of their music, their website says:

high energy music that has its roots in blues but also takes a healthy swig from 70's funk and british rock, all freshly ground up to produce an eclectic mix of original and covered songs.

The band's lead guitarist, Ross Cordrey play at the Mashup last year with the Hard Road Blues Band but hopefully has forgotten the experience. They had to stop playing for a while when it rained so hard that water poured through the marquee onto their electrics - or was it the thunder and lightning that put them off - anyway, he will be back with Groovegrinder for a perfect summer's evening of live music this June.