My little notes on my gig-going often seem to start with remarks about how long it is since I saw a particular band. I have to say this is normally because a band haven't played much. Most bands have little spells when they play quite a lot, I suppose it's just an economical way of doing things when you have to ask for dates: you ask everyone and quite a few people come back with offers over the next month or two. If a band get to the point where they are sought after by promoters they may more regularly. After that they rise to the point where they don't play so much because they are recording or writing or just waiting for a plum support slot.
I think i hearts are still in the first category. They did play a couple of dates I couldn't make, including one where they were playing late and I thought I could catch another band first. That band then ended up playing later than billed and I missed i hearts. This is the only time I really remember my judgement (and luck) let me down. It's great to see i hearts again. Whilst I have quite a few favourite bands, the i hearts are definitely up there. Tonight's gig at Punk is sold out and a substantial number of tickets have been sold to i hearts' fans. They do a great set although it is disappointingly dark. They seem to have quite a few fans at the front who are attrative as well as enthusiastic. When the band come back for an encore CC kicks off her shoe; afterwards one of the fans picks them up, puts them on and poses for a photo. I mention this as the set of pictures may need this explanation. Hopefully I will see the band again next week.