Jazz in the dark

The Jazz Café Band had only just settled into its stride at the Kildonan Hotel when the lights went out. With them went volume for the guitarist and bass player and Biff’s voice, though everyone carried on regardless. Candles were set on the tables as darkness fell, but the jazz, though appreciatively applauded, was somewhat shadowy. Rory Cowan came to the rescue with the offer of a portable generator, so sound was restored. Light wasn’t, and the bass section deciphered its chords by means of a torch clipped on a music stand. Towards closing time, electric radiance burst forth again, and Stormy Weather gave way to Spread a Little Happiness. Or something.