Just booked to see The Thermals in Leeds in July. I'm expecting about 20 songs in 40mins no encore. Perfect!

Saxon tonight at Newcastle O2

Well its fair to say that last nights FINDLAY gig was very enjoyable, just not long enough.

Some pics from the gig here.

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Brilliant pictures there dany1979.

echo and the bunnymen were top class last week. no audience interaction but they just stood and belted out there hits.
james were unbelievable yet again. hits from start to finish a couple of songs apart.
how was it for you, sit down,she's a star,born of frustration,getting away with it were belted out to a rapturous audience.
the final song was an acoustic then full on laid. the place was bouncing.
what a great night. james are a must see band if you get the chance

Saw Dirt Box Disco at the Star and Garter in Manchester on sunday at their new album release party, what a top gig,in total five bands for a fiver great stuff. And the new album is rather good too. Horray

Back at the Ruby Lounge soon for Chrysta Bell on the 24th May.

Love this venue.

Went to see Sweet Baboo at Hull Fruit last night. He was very good with his band and funny between songs. Only downside was such a low turnout. I thought after getting some air play on 6music and a live in session on there people would know who he was.
On a side note Fruit really is not a great venue for a gig and smelt of and expensive drinks. £5.50 for a bottle of beer and a can of Tango!

Just blagged two lots of guest list tickets to see Dirty Revolution, a pair for Grimsby and a pair for Doncaster. I'd say 'result'.

Went to Live At Leeds yesterday

Brilliant city centre festival and cheap as chips at £23 a ticket for 12 hours of bands spread over 14(?) venues

Excellent value, did you have much trouble with queuing? My daughter found it a bit of a bind. Saw the Vaccines at Millenium sq yesterday , best gig i've been to in quite a while, pleasantly surprised.

Couple of friends did in terms of wristbands but we got ours at 11am and had no trouble! Otherwise not too many problems as we got to the venues in plenty of time for the bands

I got offered tickets for The Vaccines but couldn't make my mind up over them as find a few songs good but also a few dull as dishwater

Kasabian at Brid Spa sorted. Great little venue, should be bouncing.

Shovels & Rope at Manchester Night & Day last night were amazing.

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Went to see Public Service Broadcasting at the Leadmill in Sheffield last night. Great show. If they're playing near you any time soon, go.