2 posts tagged “brick lane”
Howdy,
I nearly always have something to whinge about. Living in London it's very easy to find something inconvenient or otherwise annoying. However today I'm in a sickenly good mood. I'm probably irritating the tits off my colleagues with my relentless chirpyness and overall ready-brek-glow. I think it's the weather and the fact that I've got loads going on with some great acts coming up.
Not sure what's brought this on but I'm going to go with it I think. I went to see The Electric City play at 93 Feet East last night. I went after JJ class so I was really late and only got one song. Damn. It was a bloody good track though, 'Sleeping With the Enemy'. So to make it worthwhile I had a couple of pints with the manager, a lovely curry on Brick Lane then headed back to the opposite side of London for a reasonably early night (by my standards anyway)
Someone has recommended I go see the Xcerts tonight. I don't know if they've got a Vox page but if they're any good I'll make sure they do. :-) I'll be taking along a couple of scouts for company and their opinion as it's always good to have a second pair of ears involved.
I got a punchbag delivered yesterday. Oh my god it's brilliant. You can't imagine how much fun and de-stressing the experience is of beating the crap out of it is. I'm getting my kettlebells today aswell. But I'll shut up about that sort of thing. I'll be going on about Whey again any minute (nerd).
I'm still doing these showcases twice a month, so no sooner is one over and I have to start booking the next one. So I'll open the lines now for anyone wanting to play. :-) Of course there are a few who I want to see so the night's already filling up quite quickly. Just PM me, but make it quick as hopefully I'll get a few.
Got another songwriter coming in today. Can't say who as it isn't one of mine really and it's early days yet. Looking foward to it as I really enjoy the experience of meeting the artists. It's wierd, from the artists' point of view they're coming into an office environment to play to some 'industry executives' in their office with lots of gold discs and awards about the place. Must be quite intimidating for them. For me I see the whole experience quite differently and enjoy it like a mini gig. If I ever run a label I will have a venue attached I think. It still feels strange for me to be thought of as the industry guy after so many years of being percieved as a band member.
Whoops, long post. By-product of being a fast typist with ADD I think. So what's happening out there? I really want to know and comments have been thin on the ground as late.
Hope all is well with you.
If you've ever wondered why I have half a map in my sidebar it's because I couldn't get one that would fit properly, but I like to know whereabouts the visitors to this blog come from. I used to have one before but it vanished along with the various pics people uploaded. I think this one is ok so say hello if you fancy it.
Today is an admin day for me, so lack of in-depth blog. My workspace is a total tip, I'm surrounded with bits of paper, demos, albums, books, old newspapers, 2 punch bags, gym kit, rolled up posters, books and....just stuff really. Need a serious tidy up. I didn't even get to make it to Brick Lane to see Vote Show Pony. Will ahve to rectify that next week.
Got to sort out a haircut today aswell, it's been months. Ugh. Want to get something a little more interesting than the usual.
Gig-wise we've got Bender playing the 100 Club. Don't know much about them as I couldn't find them in Vox, wondering if they're in or not. Maybe have a listen to their myspace if you get time. See what you think.
Claire Toomey is out and about again playing at My Place in Earls Court from 8.30.
Trailer will be pleasing the glowstick waving masses at Warwick University support The Whip.
Hope all is well with you.
