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The Handyman – Smithdown Festival Weekender – Novelty island
20:00 hrs: The handyman: The last band we saw at this event was the wacky, surreal and rather strange Novelty Island. I’m ashamed to say by this time in the day my back was creaking so I popped all my camera kit int he motor … Continue readingThe Handyman – Smithdown Festival Weekender – Novelty island
The Handyman – Smithdown Festival Weekender – Silent – K
19:00 hrs: The handyman: Third band we saw at this event was new to us, Silent-K. They are an eclectic mix of characters, and have been described as “Progressive safari punk from Knowsley” bringing “new music for a silent generation”.. Look forward to seeing these … Continue readingThe Handyman – Smithdown Festival Weekender – Silent – K
The Handyman – Smithdown Festival Weekender – Me + Deboe
18:00 hrs: The handyman: Second band we saw at this event was the harmonic duo of Me + Deboe. We’ve had the pleasure of hearing these two before and this time was equally entertaining.
The Handyman – Smithdown Festival Weekender – Dead Raze
17:00 hrs: The handyman: First band we saw at this event was the Irish/Scouse duo of Dead Raze. We’d seen them before and it was great to see them perform with their usual energy at this event.
Tung Auditorium – A Hindustani Classical Treat
Ever heard a sarod and tabla played so perfectly together to produce such wonderful Hindustani classical music. Well I have now… What a treat to be entertained to such an experience at the tung auditorium this afternoon (lots of meend!). Great to hear @kousicsen again and lovely to discover @debasmitasarod, … Continue readingTung Auditorium – A Hindustani Classical Treat
Buxton – Pod camping with the kids
First camp of the year so still a bit too chilly to go under canvas so we went to our old favourite of Lime Tree holiday park where we got ourselves a pod. Joining us were Lauren and Tom (who everyone assumes are our kids!) … Continue readingBuxton – Pod camping with the kids
Future Yard – Crazy night with Arthur Brown
Not often you get to see a legend and this night was rather special. To hear the god of hellfire himself sing FIRE! was a truly magical.. No head flames this time, which as Arthur Brown is 81 is probably just as well. Every new … Continue readingFuture Yard – Crazy night with Arthur Brown
Future Yard – Crazy night with the Blue Eyed Crows
Supporting The crazy world of Arthur Brown were the complementary band the Blue Eyed Crows. Emma, Doug, Stu and Aaron, a great match up. We’ve heard them numerous times now and in such a gig their set was brilliant! Here are a few of the … Continue readingFuture Yard – Crazy night with the Blue Eyed Crows
Florence – A city of Art
Handy Lisa having a birthday early in the year as it gives us a chance to visit some of Europes great cities in the springtime and I was going to say the summer crowds. I’d imagine this city, which is and art gallery in itself, … Continue readingFlorence – A city of Art
The Salty Dog – The Gentle Scars
Our first time in The Salty Dog in Northwich and what a night it was. Last up was band we’ve seen many times, and we love their “Dirty Punk Trash Rock’ Sound.. The Gentle Scars