There is a point during his live gig at The Royal Opera House on Thursday when Warren Mendonsa - widely regarded as the country's most accomplished guitarist - says into the mic, "You know, when we were kids, we used to dream about playing at this venue. And now we are doing it, and it feels great."

Blackstratblues rehearsing at Live at the Quarter as the artistes in residence this week. Pic/Supari studios