There are so many bands on tonight that I have more listed than the London Paper, but no-one who is absolutely essential viewing. At the last minute Bleech and Magna Saga announce a gig at the Purple Turtle. I haven't photographed Bleech at a venue with decent lights for a while, and I have offered to photograph Magna Saga sometime. When Magna Saga offer to put me on the guestlist that seals the deal. Bleech are indeed well lit. The lighting for Magna Saga is slightly more questionable, but overall it's a very good evening. Tomorrow I shall not go to the Purple Turtle.

Although very convenient, I've never been very fond of the Metro - mainly due to badly deployed lights and lack of proper beer. Bleech however have taken to the venue and played some good gigs here. It seems to be a venue where their crowd turns out in force and like tonight it makes for a good evening.  The Metro is closing within the month to make way for the crossrail development of Tottenham Court Road. This will be a pity but at least it's for a better cause than most venue closures. So in my book the Metro goes out on a high note.

An interesting venue, quite a big space at the back of a bar in Greek Street. It is free to get in before 8, and the drink is cheap up till 8. So by arriving at 7.55 I make a double saving.They don't have anything but sterile beers on offer, but the Argentinian Merlot is quite acceptable. There is a fair wait before the first band, Magna Saga who I have run into several times lately. The lights are turned out as the band appear, but I've seen them before so I know what they look like. I take a picture of myself in a mirror because I am better lit than the band. There seems to be someone videoing on behalf of the promoter who complains about the lack of light. A halogen light is produced and used to produce goulish effects by lighting Joana and the Wolf from below. At some point there is a burning smell as the light is too close to the stage. I give up and get my flash out.
There are four bands on but I miss the last act as I am rather tired after a couple of large glasses of merlot. Overall a good show, although the lights are a severe disappointment. The promoter, BAG, seems to have some more attractive bills for her future dates.