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Gigs so far in 2005...
   
11/02/05 The Met Lounge,
Peterborough + Draw
Our second trip to the Met this year,
supporting our good friends from Scotland, Draw. Not a huge audience,
but our 35-minute set was warmly received with a new version
of 'Live Today' going down particularly well. See you all again soon.
30/01/05 The Met Lounge,
Peterborough + Ezio + Opaque + Livewire
Our first trip to the Met this year and what a night!
Around 130 people turned out for this charity show in aid of the Tsunami
appeal, helping to raise over £700. Cambridge act Ezio kicked the evening off
with a brilliant acoustic performance, with sets by Opaque, Livewire and our
good selves all warmly received. Thanks to everyone who came along, soundman
Graham and Steve J.
23/01/05 Flood’s Tavern, St Ives
Sunday afternoon gigs are proving a big hit
at Flood’s and this one went down well too, with ‘Rock Climbing’ and our version
of Alanis Morissette’s ‘You Oughta Know’ receiving the loudest cheers. See
you all again in the spring.
2004 gigs...
18/12/04 The Man on the Moon, Cambridge + Alighting + Badwell Ash
Our final gig of the year, but
what a cracker! A good crowd were packed in for our headline Christmas show,
which saw the band on top form. Highlights included a re-worked 'Alright' and
a stomping rendition of our favourite, 'Rock Climbing’. Thanks to
everyone who came along, especially the RockTech crowd, and our family and
friends.
10/12/04 Flood’s Tavern, St Ives
The Flood’s faithful gave us another rapturous
reception, amid lots of beer and Christmas cheer! And landlady Sheila Harvey
also made it along to see us for the first time. Great to meet you Sheila,
and thanks for inviting us back on January 23.
05/12/04 Knut’s Club, The
Tara Suite, The Solstice, Peterborough
This up-and-coming cabaret evening saw us
sharing the bill with comedians Paul Kerensa and Hazel Humphreys (whose gag
about Wurther’s Originals prompted hearty laughter from the siskin table!!!),
plus other musical acts, a magician and even a juggler! The audience loved
our performance and duly plundered us of all our CDs! Thanks to Steve, John
and saleswoman extraordinaire, Jo.
02/12/04 The Merry Monk, Oakham,
Rutland
Another great night at one of our favourite pub venues,
with Catch and Anyway the stand-out original tracks. Shame we couldn’t have
packed a few more in for landlords Jason and Corin Faulkner, but thanks to
everyone who did get along. See you again in 2005!
20/11/04 Rockinbeerfest November Bash, Wood Green Lakeside function room,
Huntingdon
Unfortunately
this fundraising event for next year’s Rockinbeerfest was marred by technical
hitches, which meant we only got to play four songs, much to the
disappointment of fans who’d made the effort to see us. Cheers to you all -
including Mark, George and Brian. Also well done to fellow acts Badwell Ash
and Newcastle trio The Restaurant.
28/10/04 The Living Room acoustic night, CB2 Bar/Restaurant, Cambridge
This new acoustic night, re-creating the ambience of
someone’s living room, is now one of Cambridge’s ‘must see’ live music events.
And it was packed to the rafters again for our headline appearance alongside
The Modal Monks, Odette Michell and Stewart Charlesworth. Thanks to Lord
Bridge (aka Phil), Alex and Joel. We hope you’ll have us back!
15/10/04 St Edmund's
College, Cambridge + Big
Strides
Another uni success, with many students (including some
from Japan, Mexico and Brazil) becoming new fans. Thanks to Karen and Julia for
making us so welcome. Great performance by the Big Strides too. Check ‘em
out!
08/10/04 The Progress Bar, Tufnell
Park, London
Not our best gig for sound, but the audience seemed to
like our songs. Thanks to The Battles of Winter for inviting us down.
02/10/04 Sidney Sussex
College, Cambridge
Hotfoot from our first holiday of the year, this Fresher’s
Week gig proved one of the very best for organisation and hospitality, and,
even though the crowd seemed pre-occupied with making new friends and downing
pints, we still enjoyed ourselves. Many thanks to Ben and Phil.
22/09/04 Carling Bar Academy Islington, London
+ Tigerbombs ……..
The best thing about this gig was the tremendous support
from our London fans, who packed the famous venue and cheered every song.
Pity we couldn’t have played for longer than our allotted 30 minutes. Fans
also travelled from as far as Bristol to hear us play, making it a very
special night!
17/09/04 Old Still, Peterborough
We gambled that the heavens wouldn't open to play
outside... and somehow got away with it! Thanks to everyone who joined us
under the canvas, and also new landlords Brett and Richard, who invited us to
play.
28/08/04 The
Merry Monk, Oakham, Rutland
Our fifth gig in seven days, but
what an enjoyable one! A local beer festival had threatened to put the kybosh
on attendance, but as soon as the music started, the pub magically filled...
and a crowd also amassed outside to cheer us on. Big thanks to Corin and
Jason Faulkner, and everyone who bought a CD or signed our mailing list. Hope
to see you all again soon.
27/08/04 Floods
Tavern, St Ives
A return visit to the lively St
Ives pub, and another very high spirited evening! Thanks to landlady Kelly
for inviting us back, and our soundman Alan.
25/08/04 Peterborough Beer Festival + The Che Brewer Band
Despite having to lug our gear through
acres of mud, we found sufficient energy to deliver an impressive hour-long
set to over 400 people, earning lots of new fans in the process. A headline
slot beckons next year perhaps? Thanks to organiser Mike Lane, soundman Pete
the hat and all our friends and family who came to support us…. and drink
beer too!
22/08/04 Rockinbeerfest, Huntingdon
Racecourse + The Stranglers + Dr Feelgood + Wishbone Ash
What an honour to play at the
very first Rockinbeerfest. Even better that we were voted by many as one of
the best support acts of the three days. And on the back of our performance
there and at the Cambridge Corn Exchange a week earlier, we’ve been chosen to
take part in an event for UK unsigned bands at the London Astoria next spring
with slots at major festivals
(including Glastonbury) up for grabs. Supergrass are said to be headlining the
event. More details coming soon on our news page. Massive thanks to
Rockinbeerfest organisers Dave and Chris Roberts.
21/08/04 Peterborough City Council Summer on the Square
concert, Cathedral Square, Peterborough
Unleashing our music on
Peterborough city centre… when Posh were playing at home! It’s fair to say we
were a little apprehensive about this gig, but we needn’t have worried. The
crowds lapped up our melodic repertoire, performed in the historic Guildhall,
and even the resident wasps couldn’t spoil a memorable day. Thanks to Phillip
Makepeace and his team. We look forward to entertaining the city again one
day.
15/08/04 RockTech 10th anniversary, Cambridge Corn Exchange
Lucky ol' us! We help kids perfect
their musical skills at RockTech, the UK's premier rock school, then we get
to play a concert with them in front of 500 people at the wonderful Corn
Exchange. The kids were brilliant, and we were too, receiving some excellent
feedback for our five-song set, ending with our best loved anthem See You.
Thanks to Paul, Gill, Martin and everyone at RockTech, and soundmen Andy and
John. A big pat on the back, too, for all the kids, including Russ, David, Sam
and Jemma.
07/08/04 Fenmuse, Wisbech
Park, Wisbech
A hot day, a hot performance! Pity more people didn’t turn
out. Perhaps it was just too hot. Still, we enjoyed the chance to play
outdoors again, and those who did venture along definitely enjoyed our music.
Thanks to organisers Marie and Ian Gray, and soundman Gary.
16/07/04
Leicester University Summer Ball, Carling Live Lounge
Invited
along as one of the best up and coming bands in the UK, we were a little
disappointed to get the evening underway in front of just a handful of
people. However, our tunes soon reached faraway ears, drawing students
inside, so by the end we were entertaining a decent crowd. Some of the other
bands were not so fortunate, as their sets clashed with headline acts Jools
Holland and Girls Aloud on the main stage. All in all a top gig on an
excellent stage with good sound, courtesy of Gary and Gaz. Special thanks to
Ash James for asking us to play.
09/07/04 The Met Lounge,
Peterborough + Street Regal + Homes for America
Filling a slot at short notice, this was arguably our
best Met appearance for sound and performance. It was also a perfect opportunity
to run through our Leicester University Summer Ball set. Big pat on the back
for soundman Graham.
26/06/04 The Rose & Crown, Somersham, Cambs
Our
third visit to the only pub in Somersham that stages live music, watched by a
very merry Saturday night crowd, including a few familiar faces. Good to see
you all again!
25/06/04 Floods Tavern, St Ives, Cambs
One
of the best pub gigs we've done! The crowd may have been more used to all
covers, but they loved our songs and we responded with a super confident
display. Another highlight was Paul's one-off drum solo, specially requested
by a musical admirer in the audience! Big thanks to Kelly and Sheila.
17/06/04 St Catz May Ball (St Catharine’s College,
Cambridge)
Our 5am set in the smaller marquee was warmly received
by an audience who had endured eight hours of alcohol-fuelled entertainment.
In fact, some declared we should have been on the main stage much earlier in
the evening. We wouldn’t argue with that. Maybe next year! The band survived
the night in various ways – some grabbed a couple of hours sleep in their
cars, while others kept on going (with the aid of a couple of beers at the
Fez Club!) But it was good to know we could perform at such a crazy hour! A
big thanks to Tim Jones and Mike Clarke.
13/06/04 Girton
College, Cambridge summer party
Playing our songs to over 300 exam weary students, we'll
remember this performance mainly because of the wonderful setting - a huge sun-drenched
lawn in the college grounds. Audience reaction was laid back to say the
least.... must have been the heat! Still, many tapped a foot and listened
intently. Thanks to Chris Law and soundman Rob.
05/06/04 March Festival, West End
Park, March
Our first outdoor event… and we can’t wait
to do more! Headlining Saturday of the festival, the best moment was when the
crowd waved lighters in the dark to ‘See You’. Pure magic! Thanks to
organiser Rodney, and Stuart and Andy. Also a special thanks to everyone who
came to support us, including Eddie and Chris, and the March faithful (aka
Jonny boy’s fan club!)
03/06/04 Geneva’s, Peterborough
One of the livelier
venues we’ve played! Our three-part set, starting with a semi-acoustic medley
of originals, went down well with venue regulars and we wasted no time
offloading the CDs we’d brought along. Thanks to Paul and Dave, and also
salesman extraordinaire Ed!
27/05/04 The Robin Hood, St Ives
A return visit to the popular St Ives pub and another
enthusiastic reception. Thanks to Andi and Jemma, and hope to see new fans
Hayley and Michelle at a future gig.
19/05/04 The
Lizard, Bedford + The
Delphian Complex + 2 supports
We really kicked a**
tonight! In fact, the response to our performance was so good, the club
immediately offered us one of their prestigious weekend slots. Thanks to Liz
Yallop and soundman Ray. And ‘hello’ to new fans Pickle and Justine. See you
again soon.
16/05/04 The Music
Café, Leicester + Kinago + Rowan
What a great setting
for our first headline appearance in Leicester! The Music Café is cosy and
intimate with great lighting and a big stage. Although the Sunday evening
turn-out was a little disappointing, new fans Lawrie and Ellie assure us
they’ll be bringing legions of fellow students from De Montfort Uni next time
we play! Big thanks to Thom and Chris for inviting us to perform, and Kinago
and Rowan for making it a great evening of music.
14/05/04 Bell Inn, Sawtry
The Bell crowd took a while to decide if
they liked us, but by the second set, thumbs were pointing skywards and lots
of new friends made (eg Mike and Co. Cheers boys!) Thanks to landlord Steve
Burge.
08/05/04 The Met Lounge,
Peterborough + Draw + Emery
Another fantastic night at the Met, capped by
a brilliant set from headliners Draw. You must check out these guys. Thanks to
all our fans who bought tickets, securing us second billing. But please
girls, no more knicker throwing at Jon… at least not so they land on his bass
when he’s playing! A good set from Emery too.
07/05/04 Huntingdon Boat Club, Huntingdon + Alighting
Returning to the scene
of our first ever gig, this proved the perfect warm-up for our show the
following evening at Peterborough’s Met Lounge. Thanks to Graham and
Alighting.
30/04/04 Hughes Hall College, Cambridge
Although the turn-out could have been
higher (due to exams), the scholars of Hughes Hall wasted no time getting
into our music, with many insisting we are destined for bigger and better
things! Extra special thanks to student president Vicky Burgess.
23/04/04 The Old Still, Peterborough
A farewell gig for landlord John McLaren, who is leaving
for pastures new. Luckily it was warm enough to perform outside in the courtyard,
and we had a fantastic time belting out originals and covers. Thanks and good
luck John. Hope it was a night to remember! Also thanks to our soundman Alan.
17/04/04 Fiddler’s Elbow, Peterborough + The Riptons +
Revenue
Our debut at the Fidds and easily the loudest gig we have
played! Although primarily known as a heavy rock/metal venue, our stuff
seemed to go down well. Thanks to Terry Henning. Also good to meet ‘super
fan’ Katie Haydon.
23/03/04 The Met Lounge, Peterborough, + The
Mountaineers + Tern
Our first appearance at the Met and our best gig of the
year so far, with the Mountaineers and Tern making it a great evening’s
entertainment for the 70+ fans who supported us. Thanks to Steve Jason (and Alan
for buying a CD!)
18/03/04 University of Surrey Roehampton, London, Digby
Campus bar
Student election canvassing meant skipping a full
soundcheck, but we managed to get through our set okay and have been invited
back! Thanks to Chris O’Boyle.
13/03/04 The Rose & Crown, Somersham, Cambs
Considering how well our acoustic performance went down
in November, the turn out was lower than expected. Still, those who
ventured along lapped up our set of originals and covers, and we had a great
time too. Thanks to Mick & Jane Vilic for inviting us back.
08/03/04 The Man on the Moon pub,
Cambridge + One
Year On + The Favourite Game
We will always remember this gig for the
first performance of ‘A Better Place’, which we reckon is the best song we’ve
done to date. Thanks to James Steer, Steve the soundman and the guys from the
other bands.
20/02/04 The Sun Inn, Saxilby, near
Lincoln
Our set of mostly original songs challenged
the crowd, who were more used to rock covers. We persevered and, in the end,
won quite a few people over. Thanks to Charles for putting us on the bill.
15/02/04 The
Robin Hood Tavern, St Ives, Cambs
An intimate Sunday afternoon gig (our first matinee
performance!) It wasn’t a huge crowd, but they gave us a warm welcome and
demanded two encores. Thanks to Janine for looking after us.
09/02/04 Christ’s College, Cambridge
We will always remember this gig because of the fantastic
crowd, who were into our music from the first song, cheered throughout and
made us sign lots of CDs at the end. This gave us a real buzz. Thanks for
your support, hope to see you all again soon.
06/02/04 The Old Still, Peterborough
The Old Still always give us an extra special welcome and,
returning after our successful gig at Lincoln Uni, this was a chance for us
to really let our hair down with family, friends and our growing army of fans
in the city.
05/02/04 University of Lincoln, Student Union Bar -The
Delph.
Supporting signed band the Mountaineers, our
45-minute set (including new song ‘Thank God’) was well received by a
100-plus audience. We were very impressed by the Mountaineers. Check them out
when they appear near you. Big thanks to Maria Lyon, who organised the event
and looked after us well.
2003
gigs...
10/12/03 The Boat Race, Cambridge
Our biggest gig to date. It was a shame the original
headline act, Adom, had to
pull their UK tour early, Still, the shared bill with Hidden Signal and Tony
Wood, from Hybrid
3, was a triumph. Our 35 min set of originals went down
very well with the crowd, with See You, I Tried and Rock Climbing stealing
the most applause. We felt at home on the bigger stage and received heaps of
praise, which we are too modest to print. To cap a great night we sold more
copies of our EP.
28/11/03 The Old Still, Peterborough
A mix of originals and covers goes down a storm in front
of another big audience, with our songs Rock Climbing, Okay I Lost It and
Catch particularly well received. Funniest moment of the night is when
Michelle has to set up her keyboard outside to play See You, as the pub was
so packed!!!
27/11/03 The Cherry Tree, Peterborough
Probably our most successful gig to date,
we play to a packed pub. Our new song Rock Climbing – dedicated on the night
to friends from Country Walking & Trail magazines – is given a big thumbs
up, as is our rock version of Kylie’s ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’. Top
night everyone!
21/11/03 Kirton Leisure Centre, Kirton, Lincolnshire Another fantastic night! We sell more CDs and make more friends (a quick hi to David from York Uni, as promised!) Magic moment is Catch, which we perform for the first time as a full band.
15/11/03 Warehouse, Studios Near
Cambridge, home to Rock Tech
We took part in a live internet
broadcast. The unexpected opportunity came while we were rehearsing at the studios.
Rock Tech is an organisation aimed at helping kids get into music.The
broadcast on, piratetv.net celebrated Rock Tech’s 10th anniversary. We played
two songs - Rewind and Catch – to an audience rumoured to include Coldplay
and Pink Floyd’s Dave Gilmour. The two – hour programme will appear on
archive on piratetv.net.
07/11/03 The Rose & Crown,
Somersham, Cambs
Minus drums (Paul’s hobnobbing with Jools Holland!) we
play a long semi-acoustic set of originals and covers. We unveil a brand new
song – Catch – which gets everyone’s toes tapping. Can’t wait to play it with
the full band. Thanks to all the locals, Mick and Jane… and the sk8er boys!
30/10/03
The Cresset Theatre, Peterborough
We perform as part of a charity day of events, celebrating the theatre’s 25th
anniversary. Despite not being able to do a soundcheck, we pull off a tight
set. Crowd pleasers include Rewind, See You and Live Today.
10/10/03
The Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey
We play two sets to 40 people. It’s fair to say Whittlesey rocked that night!
27/9/03
The Boys Head, Peterborough
Another great night with over 50 turning up. Highlights include new song See
You and our instrumental version of Stevie Wonder’s Sir Duke. Definitely made
a few more fans tonight! Also, thanks to Alighting.
26/9/03
The Old Still, Peterborough
We get to play after a late cancellation. Our mix of originals and covers
goes down well, and we feel we’ve made some new friends. Highlight is our
first performance of Live Today.
12/9/03
Huntingdon Boat Club
Our first proper gig, where we perform a full set to around 40 people. We are
delighted with our sound and performance. Thanks to everyone, including
support acts Frank Hamilton and Alighting, and soundmen, Alan and Nick.
28/8/03 West
End Inn, Wisbech
Our first public performance, we play six songs at an open music night. As a
result, we’re invited to play Wisbech T in the Park next summer. Thanks to
all our family and friends who came to support us. Also big thanks to
organiser Gary.
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