PUNK IN THE SPIRIT OF 1977

31/08/07 last night at the Green room in Chesterfield we played a blinder but to our dismay, a very poor attendance. Social Schism opened up to what was probably the most in the room at 30. It would seem although there were many potential puinters downstairs, they were reluctant to part with £4 entrance fee. I slept in the van whilst the others had the luxury of a travelodge hotel.

02/09/07 It was a very long journey home but the audience at Stockports Thatched House were very enthusiastic to our set. A number of T-shirts and CD's were sold but the overall financial loss for the weekend was huge. We were on top form and made a lot of friends during the weekend and our thanks to Fungal Dave (promoter) Banjo and Lisa (licencees at the Thatched House) Buddha and the Schism lads.

16/09/07 Peterborough, - The Park. Our first support slot with a "major" act, - 999 who were fantastic. We opened up and were very well received and I think we sounded good. Our 40 minute set was the album without "Seaford Town" and "Tony Bliar" Next on were Peterborough faves, - the Black Maraihs who were so good that even I parted with a tenner for their CD and T shirt. Arthur of 999 impressed us with his footie knowledge and we discovered Nick Cash previously lived in Seaford as a lad!!

28/09/07 Brighton, - The Engine Room (with 999) Stefan defied doctors orders to embark on a hectic weekend schedule. We arrived to find the venue  a wee bit smaller than expected but had a great gig in front of around 70 punters. Thanx to all the Seaford and Newhaven crew who came over. Shame the bar shut at 10pm. We were on the road heading west by 11.30

29/09/07 - Newton Abbott Race course for the 2nd West Country Bike Show. After a good drive and 5 hours sleep we opened the event around midday to three or four punters in a marquee that was almost 80 yards long. Perhaps it was too early for 1500 bikers to patronise the beer tent. The sound system was superb.

29/09/07 - Hobbits at Weston Super Mare (with 999)  Found Nick Cash roaning the streets so picked him up and took directions. "Get in the right hand lane" said Nick and I duly did so to greet oncoming traffic and bemused drivers wondering what I was doing. I managed to allow the cars to pass before turning right and parking outside the venue. "you don't drive?" I remarked to which Nick replied " No, I don't"  We played well but the gig was poorly attended with only 50 or so bodies.

30/09/07 Dawlish, - The Lansdown. Back to the reality of a small pub gig, god only knows how we found motivation but we impressed the small crowd despite being so cramped. Got drenched loading the van after the gig but drove home reasonably satisfied with our weekends gigs. Now we have a well earned rest.

13/10/07 Leicester, - The Shed. With 8 bands on the bill, soundchecking was minimal. Our set was reduced to omit Upside down, Seventeen, and Johnny Holmes. Whilst I don't think we sounded  too bad, 999 suffered with Nick far from happy as his vocals seemed to dissappear during their performance which consequently suffered. The attendance was good but we only sold 5 cd's. Highlight of my evening were "The Fighting Cocks"