I think this band are bound to get a lot of write-up because there's so much scope for rock writers to show their wit with outrageous puns. Personally I think the ultimate Rubella headline will be 'Rubellious Jukebox'. Part of their charm is the petulant teenage nihilism which Nushie showers on the unsuspecting audience. "Not being confrontational or anything but....." Infected Youth itching for success. I like to see a band who do more than play a few pop tunes....and so I'd say Catch Rubella now. Actually they are playing at Catch in December...

Tonight Rubella are playing on the same bill as Joana and the Wolf. I don’t think the bands see each other as Rubella are on at 8.30 and Joana and the Wolf at 10.30. There are supposed to be 2 bands in between but only one appears. Tommy Flynns has real lights, hot but effective.

I’ve had the day off work to do things like unpack. I like the crosskings and I like Rubella so it’s a pleasant evening. As I have seen all their gigs todate I am like a collector who wants every specimen. There are other bands that I have seen their first gig but then they ended up playing early dates in obscure venues south of the river or on days I just couldn’t make, so soon the collection was imperfect. Rubella continue to play nice venues on nights when I am available, so I am fast becoming a number one fan. The crowd tonight is fairly small (it’s difficult to attaract a large crowd at 8.15 on a Monday), but I enjoy their show anyway.

Most of Rubella are bouncing around before they play. They are exuberant and a little nervous; this is their second gig. I happened upon their first a couple of weeks ago and found them entertaining. Tonight I discover they are friendly and pleasant to talk to. On stage they try to be fierce and punky. As they are dressed as Guns and Roses (because they are going on to 80s party) it is difficult for them (and the audience) not to smile.
They include a couple of covers which I vaguely recognise (easier as they announce them as covers): Zombie by the Cranberries which is a fairly straight cover. 'I Kissed A Girl' by Katy Perry is adapted somewhat and not suitable for your parents - maybe the original wasn't suitable for your parents either !