The Juice, BBQ's, Tube Strikes and stuff

This is the problem when you fall behind on posts.

I try to post everyday and now I've fallen behind and got too much to fit in. Will give you the reader's digest version.

Friday I went to see The Juice with a new found friend. The gig was in Angel and it took forever to get there. But I was determined not to miss this gig. I've missed them about 3 times before for various reasons so I couldn't miss it again.

On getting to Angel I realised I had on clue on how to get to the venue so we jumped in a cab. Took about five minute and he didn't charge! I mean, how often does that happen? Have you ever been in a taxi where' they've said 'This one's on me mate'? Crazyness. I think the place was called the Queen Boudica or similar.

It was packed and the gathering outside looked quite fun. Imagine Dexy's Midnight Runners with heavy eye makeup. So I was eager to see what the inside was like. Quirky and dimly lit I heard a covers band playing a Queen song. Big wigs and spandex all over the place. Got a couple of drinks in and waited for The Juice.

Jay the singer came over and said hello, hadn't seen him since the Tommy Flnn's gig. He seemed in good spirits.

They played a cracking set. It's really good to see a band who is really tight and consiting of good musicians. Really impressed with the skills of all of them. Their songs are really strong too, I would check out their Vox though i don't think it's reflective of what they can acheive live. They threw in a couple of covers to keepo the crowd happy I think and I had to leave just before the end as I didn't want to get stranded.

I spent Saturday recovering and preparing for the 2nd incarnation of my bbq. I was far better prepared this time. I got food, sorted the garden, loads of booze and even invited people this time. Had a selection of the jujitsu class turn up and drank a huge amount, plus ate a bit. Looks like I've got shopping in for the next two weeks. Got quite a bit left over.

I booked yesterday morning off to recover and wait for a washing machine to be delivered. Which never arrived. Then found out about the tube strike, dammit! Emailed ahead and asked to work from home as it was an email day. It took me 2 hours and £30 to get in this morning. Every bus drove past because it was full and the overland was a no go area. Plus there was traffic jams. You can't win in London when the Tube workers strike. They can pretty much hold the captial to ransom.

Anyway, today I was in with Phonogenic to discuss one of the Vox artists. They're interested but they need to hear more stuff so there's more work to do. Plus I've had a couple more come in today which I really like. Will post details tomorrow as this is rapidly turning into a very long post.

Time for some pie I think.

IB