03-MAY/09 - Newcastle

The Newcastle gig was a real breath of fresh air. We had the best time even though we thought we didn't play well. They've got it right. A favour for a favour, no bad vibes, supporting each other because everyone wants everyone to do well - that's the impression i came away with, and perhaps that's because it is a smaller place (pop. 200,000?) which may lend itself to a stronger sense of community..?

London, in it's ever sprawling magnificence, beauty and diversity, breeds a sort-of segregation. The communities are plentiful, smaller and vibrant, for sure, but are also trend driven - Pressure on the 'individual' to do good, to stand out, to be unique...

and it does make a strange kinda sense. Either we're so different that we strive to be like everyone else, or we're so afraid of being like everyone else that we struggle to stand out.

and yes. I'm totally rambling.

Setlist:
Sum Numbers
Radar
Phat Knickers
Audio Video Disco
Underachiever

I wish i had taken a photo - It was a gig with a view & the view was a little like this:

Cheers Rich & the fella's at Blank. We'll be back soon.

3LX