A right good knees-up

I went back to the pub at about 4.15pm. It was still busy and the customers asked me to play more songs. I didn't stop playing until about 11.30pm, apart from fag and food breaks. It was fantastic! The people sang so enthusiastically. One couple who were on a day-trip from London stayed all evening & booked themselves into a guest-house. One group had travelled over thirty miles to hear me play. The little pub was full, and people were stood singing in the doorway and outside. It was quite magical. One lady kindly said to me 'You're bringing the town to life'. I don't have such a high opinion of myself, but it was kind of her to say that. I had nothing but compliments yesterday. My reputation as a musician is growing. People now come to the pub for the first time on the recommendation of friends who have been to my singalongs. One man kindly asked me if I would play at his friend's pub, which I declined. My music belongs in our pub. Of course I will play at other locations, but I won't play at another pub.
Various of my friends came in, which was lovely. My brother stayed throughout, which made me very happy. He and I both share an aspie trait; we hate eating alone in front of people who are not eating. I brought down some leftover dinner, and the two of us sat outside with food and pint, looking at the sea. That was a lovely meal.
We both help each other in the confidence department. He is a talented musician in his own right, and I have asked him to perform with me at the retro festival in May.
I am playing again this afternoon and evening. I expect it to be just as enjoyable and successful as it was yesterday.