Ale, music and enjoying life.
Long Division Festival – Wakefield 11th July 2016
Long Division is in it’s 6th year and the 6th time for me. Every single one of them being incredible value for money and a great mix of bands both young and old.
Hugh Cornwell @ Cork, Ireland 25th May 2016
Staying at the Jury’s Inn in the centre of Cork we’ve not far to walk to reach the venue. In fact it’s so close that we stop off at a couple of pubs along the way (rude not to). Having spent the bulk of that day in the delightful Kinsale we were rounding off a perfect day with drinks, food and a Hugh gig.
Wussy – The Crescent Working Mens Club – York – 29th April 2016
Last (and only time previously?) time Wussy toured the UK was about 4 years ago. They played York at the time at the now defunct Stereo venue. Once heralded as “the best band in America” they’ve never really broke the UK, evident by the 20 fans bothering to turn up last time I saw them. Although tonight the numbers seemed to have doubled Wussy are still relatively unknown in the UK. They’ve released a couple of albums since then and tonight they’re promoting their recent “Forever Sounds” album which is a return to form IMO.
Teleman – Leeds Wardrobe 2nd April 2016
First up support band NZCA Lines. Not a bad slab of electro pop. Every song seemed to start off pretty interesting and showed promised but then it just washed over me. I need to give them another go I think. Also, I thought Charlotte Hatherley was in this band but she was no where to be seen.
The Stranglers – Leeds 25th March 2016
I was at this gig – Don’t remember much about it thanks to my good friend alcohol!