Anyone come across a band from Warrington called The Ruffneck Riot ? I went to watch Merry Hell in Liverpool the other week and the Ruffneck Riot came on after them. I thought they were brilliant. Definite Pogues / Clash influences, an exciting live act. Girls on Accordian and banjo, lead singer on mandolin along with usual bass, guitar and drum. Fantastic racket they made. I enjoyed them more than anything I have seen in ages, and it was a free gig !

Roughneck Riot? Excellent band from what I've heard recorded, they've been around for a good few years now but I've still not got round to seeing them. Folk punk is generating a lot of good bands at the moment - look up Smokey Bas tard for even better, similar sounds.

I will have a nose at them , cheers.

Went to see [iPuressence[/i at the Duchess York on Saturday ,Superb gig Better sound better venue than Fibbers .

The Stranglers new album Giants.

Top gig in Liverpoo last night. Bring on Manchester.

Just caught The Skints on 6 music. Sound good , Might have to check out some more of them.

They've two other albums, and you can hear them progressing over the five years or so since the first one. They've pretty much cracked the reggae thing, and have left anything other than a trace or ska, punk or skapunk behind.

Otis Gibbs new album is free to stream on his website, and absolutely superb country licks. otisgibbs.com/ Absolutely gutted to be away when he is playing over here in the summer.

Otis Gibbs new album is free to stream on his website, and absolutely superb country licks. otisgibbs.com/ Absolutely gutted to be away when he is playing over here in the summer.

Talk about a mixed day.

Yesterday we buried a good friend. Whilst at the funeral I found out his daughter had just signed a recording contract, and will be supporting her heroes Random Hand at this years Norwich Punk Picnic.


Sophie Porter, your dad would be so proud of you.

And if fast, intelligent accoustic punk is your thing, look her up.

Just aquired Live, Breathe, Build, Believe....Pretty good after one listen



Also, 40 years behind everyone else (as usual), just heard some Grand Funk Railroad

. Going to be listening to a lot more

.

Skacore..

Opposite end really. Punk sentiments over thrash speed, well played accoustic guitar

Not so good after another listen though

Really? I still enjoy it.

Got the new Imperial Leisure album today, that's tomorrows listening pleasure sorted out if Mrs Scooter Nik will just go out for an hour or so...

Having a busy night organising gig tickets... Jim Jones Revue in York, 20th April, sorted, Big D & The Kids Table/Dirty Revolution/Upbeat Allstars in Cardiff, early August.. on it.

Two good gigs to look forward to.

Going to see The Mystery Jets in a few weeks, so I've dived back into their stuff. I'd forgotten how much fun "Twenty-one" was as an album!

Tonight I have:
Re-visited 'The Beast Inside' (Inspiral carpets) - Almost forgotten how fantastic that album is.



Really enjoyed the new White Rabbits album -Milk Famous



Tomorrow night:
Looking forward to listening to the 'acoustic' side of Shinedowns' 'Somewhere In The Stratosphere'

Joe Pugs new album is on spotify. At first, I was taken aback. Then I listened again and love it.

The move to a fuller sound shows how well he has produced the album from his early, man guitar and harmonica focus. And the word playin the lyrics is just as superb.

Been listening to Ben Howard a bit lately, really enjoying his music. Does anyone know when The Stone Roses will announce who will be supporting them?

Think I might have a bit of The White Album tonight!!!

Well, how good was THAT!!!

Any Dodgy fans on here? I could do with a quiet word if so... Please PM me?

Try the Hull FC board, most of their fans are dodgy........

Thank you, and good night!


Is that your taxi?

The already I have I think.

Primal Scream and Beady Eye, I believe.