It's a big bill and the bands I've come to see are on at the beginning of the evening, so I arrive fairly early at ten to eight. There's no one taking money so I wander in and watch the Lilies soundcheck. Someone comes round and stamps everyone who already insides's hand. That's a good start to the evening. Lilies On Mars soon take to the stage. I didn't realise they had a drummer and tonight they don't. I wasn't listening properly when they said why but the keyboard player is ill in Italy. Lisa and Marina manage quite well on their own. Lisa has largely recovered from being laid low over new year. There are an astonishing number of people I know to talk to, and some more who seem familiar.
Dogbones are on next. They are not happy with the sound, but battle on. I'm more or less standing in front of a speaker so can't judge the sound. They look impressive and the beat from their two drummers fills the venue.
The third band , This is not a dead transmission feature Jaemie who used to be in Ophelia Torah. They also have sound problems, particularly with a disappearing bass, but put on a lively show, so I take a few snaps.
Lots of people to talk to afterwards.