Rough Trade – Big Ràth
Joining the album launch gig for for Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe was Big Ràth at Rough Trade, a new venue to me. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Mellowtone for having us along. Here are some photos:
Category: Night Out
Unity – Alex Stringer: Happy Hour
A great way to get the chuckle muscles exercised was a night with Alex Stringer. Her show, Happy Hour, was a highly chuckalicious way to tell her story. Alex got sober in 2017 when she was 23. This is a show about what it’s like … Continue readingUnity – Alex Stringer: Happy Hour
Unity – Best in Class
No one, not two, not three… OK you get the idea… A whole bag of comedy sweets enjoyed at the Unity’s Comedy Festival. It’s not often to get to have a grin at work but this show was one laugh after another!! Great to see … Continue readingUnity – Best in Class
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Future Yard – Smote
Off the back of their latest album release, Songs From The Free House, I managed to get to see Smote on their spring tour at Future Yard the other night. I saw them at Fuzz Club’s Effenaar festival in Eindhoven last year and so was … Continue readingFuture Yard – Smote
Peer Hat – Tuppenny Bunters – Air B n B
Be careful what you click for… “Badge” and Vince…. Being arty hippie types, they are ill equipped to provide the standards expected by the guests… Annie and Neil…. who having driven from Buxton to attend a funeral, were hoping for something a bit more in … Continue readingPeer Hat – Tuppenny Bunters – Air B n B
The Ferret – Blitzkrieg
A rather lively punk gig at The Ferret, Preston the other night. Headlining were Blitzkrieg – punk rock legends who formed in Southport in 1979; They remain a relentless reminder that real punk doesn’t slow down. Here are some photos:
The Ferret – Pre-empted
Second up,playing at The Ferret, Preston, were @preempted_band – A fiery three-piece punk/grunge outfit from Darwen. (lots of hair!) . Here are a few photos:
The Ferret – MRI
Another cracking set by MRI band playing at The Ferret, Preston. Here are a few of the photos:
Unity – Afloat Showcase
Afloat Theatre and Unity presented a showcase celebrating Culture and Diversity, created by participants of their new creative programme. Since October 2025, individuals seeking asylum, refugees, migrants, and volunteers have taken part in workshops in spoken word, clowning, movement, and other art forms. This showcase highlighted … Continue readingUnity – Afloat Showcase