No, definately the 6th, sorry. I was guessing because it didint seem important at the time.:o

Bring it on!

I might be able to shout at some Bristol promoters or do an incredibly inept job myself if you're in need of a hand. Also if you need a support group for said city (etc etc).

OK, another date confirmed- Newcastle, 13th August, with Culver and Jazzfinger

Still beavering away on this Bristol date- and Cardiff if it comes off- it would be tempting fate to say more!

I'm so excited about this, the daydreaming gigs fade into insignificance.

Alright, Bristol looks like being the 18th at the Cube
Microplex. More details soon.

unluck recs present

ASHTRAY NAVIGATIONS
Phil Todd's junkyard aesthetic focuses around an acute misinterpretation of Hindu Classical Music common to many teenage guitar-lashers of his deluded generation. Forthcoming double LP on Ecstatic Peace.

THE A BAND
Only the second live outing since 1994 for this legendary freak troupe whose fluid collective has played an important part on the UK experimental underground. Members include/d Neil Campbell, Stuart Keith (nee Walden), Richard Youngs, Simon Wickham-Smith, Jim Plaistow and many others

JAMES BLACKSHAW
Twelve string solo explorations from one of the most gifted followers of Robbie Basho around. Plenty of amazing recordings available on Important Records, Bo' Weavil and Tompkins Square.

PETER WRIGHT
Born in New Zealand, current London resident, Peter Wright has spent the past decade or more producing limited release recordings of drift-guitar space walks of mesmerising beauty.

at The Gramaphone, Commercial Street, E2 (near Liverpool Street tube)

Sunday August 19th
£6 - 8PM

FUUUUUUUUUCK. The A Band?

dirty, bloody, lucky, bastards.
that's all i've to say.

and i am playing with them in eastbourne.

are you serious or...

serious. ooohhhhh

haha, thats great man.

Nice one Jon! Has your cd been released yet?

very soon! there is a tape coming out soon on beyond repair, details to follow.

I managed to wangle my way to supporting them on the 18th and then it was pointed out that it's a very important birthday that night that I would be strung alive if I missed it, which basically means that not only am I not supporting the mighty Ashtray, I'm also not going to get to see them in my home town. How very, very rubbish.

That's well guff. If it's any consoloation, they aren't playing in Cardiff and I can't make the Bristol gig because I will be in Greenman festival which, although I'm sure will provide mucho fun, doesn't have the best lineup in the world.

Right, managed to finalise the whole shebang, took some time but we got there.
I only realised we're running up against Green Man last week. Nads. Well, anyone who hasn't got a ticket, come and commiserate with us in style.
I agree Iain, that the Green Man lineup looks a little- samey. There just isn't anything to get really worked up about, still, I'm sure there will be some moments to be had.
I hope some of you Bristolians will make it along to London if you can't get to the Cube..
It would be cruel to tell you, but I think the A Band might be playing the Bristol date too. Yipes!

And A Brighton/Hove date has been sorted out, at the Greenhouse Effect. See my original post for all the details.

Any Chance Of The Ashtrays Heading To That Little Speck Of Land West Of The Uk Called Ireland????? Just Wondering. Bands Tend To Forget About Us Paddies!

Argh...I'll miss the A Band! Bum! Oh well, it wasn't to be this time. The Greenman lineup isn't amazing but I am looking forward to a few things (Six Organs, Bill Callaghan) and it should be an ace time, especially if the rains hold off.