Back from New York - a really good trip. CBGB's is really unique - although the place was far from full, the atmosphere are feel of the place is amazing. The ghosts of Johnny Thunders and the spirit of Patti Smith looked over us. The other three dates, Piano's, Siberia and The Continental were great as well. We recorded a couple of the performances abd now we're planning a three track live EP to commemorate the visit. The other bands and indeed the people at the venues all made us very welcome - making it a successful visit. Away from the clubs we used the days to do all the usual NYC tourist stuff. Who knows, we may well return one day.

We're getting it together. Three really good performances in a row - Salisbury, Marquee Hertford and yesterday at The Rock Garden. We've trimmed the deadwood from the songs - introduced a band new song "Mark E Smith's Dead" and brought back "Lake Superior " - from 1982.
The sampler is working well as is the megaphone .
Off to New York tomorrow for four nights - just read a preview in The Village Voice - we're old, smug and full of Brit-Wit , they're spot on.