2021
Sat 17 Oct: St. Helens - The George. Ste and Andy played for Dave Reeves's 60th birthday bash. It was a blast. Ste then relieved Dave from his DJ duties, to allow the grand bloke to spend time with his family...and to facilitate whacking a load of Biffy Clyro on . Cackle. Last gig before Ste departed for a stint in New Zealand.
Sat 2 Oct: St. Helens - The Gerard. Part of Ste and Andy's charity busk for the foodbank, in partnership with St. Helens Town A.F.C.. The pub diners were bemused but generous.
Sat 2 Oct: St. Helens - Ruskin Drive Sports Ground. Part one of Ste and Andy's charity busk for the foodbank, in partnership with St. Helens Town A.F.C., just inside the gate for that afternoon's home match against Bacup Borough.
Thurs 16 Sept: Shrewsbury - Albert's Shed; with Kicked In The Teeth. Ste and Andy as a duo again. A cracking night, made all the more memorable by the bloody lovely locals (including import Jimmy Kebab - thanks mate!). It was the first time we had played in Shrewsbury, despite many social visits. It was also the first time we had played with our mates KITT, though we had played with some of their members in their previous bands (and Ste event alongside Bundie in The Business, for a one-off).
Sat 5 Sept: Liverpool - Outpost; with Rites of Hadda, The Dry Retch and more. Ste and Andy as an acoustic duo. Organised by Richie. A fine evening. Rites of Hadda were unforgettable, and it is always a treat to see The Dry Retch, oozing confidence and experience.
Sat 22 Aug: Northwich - The Salty Dog; with a band whose performance was memorable, but whose name I can't find - sorry! The first appearance with Andy Russell on drums...well, cahon, with Ste on acoustic guitar and Sharrock on bass for the first time since 2008. Most enjoyable! First gig since Ste returned from a stint in New Zealand, and since before the pandemic. Yikes.