Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow ....

I love it here obviously. Been a good friend to us over the years. How are you going to take tonight though. It's not going to be a full on 'Shambolic' set. It's going to be great obviously (well I would say that) but more controlled but in no way contrived .....

Optimistic apprehension I believe is the term I'd use here.

Dundee.

Righto folks .... I stress before posting this that this is NOT a no show because the show hasn't happened yet.

We have something important come up and it's my pleasure / displeasure as it were to inform you that we have to re-schedule Dundee to the 15th of April.

It may seem quite a way off to you guys (as it does to me) but we are working our bahookies off at the moment and that's the only window we have for it.

You never know .... Greenock might get lucky too!

Crikey Last Night Was Corker.

The title says it all.

Last night was a brammer and I am so proud of everyone who made it happen.

Nothing more to report.

Shepherds Bush Empire.

Well, here I am. First in .... last out I'd imagine.

Setting up the wee mobile office in the depths of the Empire, waiting game commences for crew, backline, sound-check, more waiting, Ex Lovers, Vaults then the main attraction.

Nice hotel last night, thought I'd treat myself to K-West as I suspect I'm not getting many home comforts over the coming weeks. Hop, skip and a jump to the venue bright and early to get things moving. More updates as the day progresses ....

Slowly but surely the massed ranks of the musicians are arriving. Vaults loading in for their support. Peter en route. The atmosphere notches up one more increment ....

Sound check has started and it sounds mighty sweet. The sweeping strings. The atmospheric guitar stylings of Mr Coxon are being warmed up. Everyone's on board and expectations are high.

Fuck me. Can't talk. Amazing, simply amazing!

It's now the no man's land post sound check, pre-show. Some have toddled off for pizza, some for chicken bits. No sign of nerves yet .... that's what a good bout of rehearsing does for you. So, I'm off to practice my death moves in the dressing room and await the inevitable ....

The clock is ticking down. Doors just opened. The music's on. The crowd are gathering down th front. It's on it's way ....

Fuck me that was great!

Last Of The English Roses.

Following the leak a few days ago of Last Of The English Roses I am happy to present the official version of this charming ditty. Hope you enjoy ....

Peatlemania!

Howdy folks ....

We have something nice up our sleeves for our French friends.

A secret Grace/Wastelands playback at a secret location in Paris (a city full of secrets).

The site of the secret location is still secret but you could maybe find yourself there if you follow the link to the secret playback secret location competition site. Don't tell anyone .... it's a secret!

Ladies And Gentlemen May I Draw Your Attention To ....

Ooops, it came out rather small but what the hey ...