Last time I was at the Fly it was an awful venue, not just for us photographers, but for anyone who likes to see bands at their best. I am shocked to find that it has been transformed. They have built a stage and put in lights (and replaced the corner where the bands used to play with a bar. It is a very pleasant surprise.
When Little Fish play I often find it hard to pay proper attention to the the other bands on the bill. But tonight I have been told that The Slow Blade are good and I happen upon the soundcheck of Eugene Machine. I decide to photograph all the bands although I miss some of The Slow Blade to get a drink. The evening has been organised by     to celebrate the launch of their new magazine. They seem to know some good bands. Both Eugene Machine and The Slow Blade are worth checking out - have a look at the pictures and have a listen at their myspaces.
Little Fish have a bit of a nightmare, Juju breaks a string at the end of the second song. She has another guitar that she keeps tuned for 'Closer to You' and 'Party' so they play those songs, then there is a gap whilst the second guitar is re-tunned. Meanwhile Nez's base pedal has broken in some way. Normally if one of them has a problem the other covers whilst the situation is rectified. In this case Nez is still trying to fix his drums whilst Juju retunes, rather than offering us a little drum solo. The crowd shows signs of being invited to a magazine launch rather than a Little Fish gig, but are generally attentive and appreciative. They close the set with Am I Crazy, as is often the case; during the song Juju loses a string on the second guitar. So maybe not their best gig. I chat with photographer Daniel Miller who has come to see The Slow Blade, but is very impressed with Little Fish. I have enjoyed the evenings and all the bands were worth seeing. My Black and White period continues.