Author Archives: Bob the Chiropodist

This meeting was held at Jez’s house and was invigilated by Si East who joined us from the Ilkley branch to make sure we were doing these meetings to the appropriate standard….he brought along a picture interlude guessing which classic … Continue reading →

Great start to 2014 gigging with the multi-layered Laura J Martin. I was thinking of only seeing bands/artists this year who I’ve not seen before……but when there’s artists as good as Laura playing for only £3.50……it’d be daft not to … Continue reading →

The Wooden Shjips rolled into town with their own style of fuzzed up west coast boogie with added late night TV static visuals. They played variations of the same tune for over an hour….but what a tune! Erik “Ripley” Johnson’s guitar weaves in and out and then glides over the top of Dusty Jermiers pulsating bass lines which mash with Omar Ahsanuddin’s uncannily chirpy drum beats. Synth player Nash Whalen looked a little bored at times but then, he only had to play 3 notes…… Continue reading →

A wonderfully intimate night at the Brudenell with Ben Watt, abley accompanied by Bernard Butler. 12 new songs and a few oldies from his pre ‘Everything But The Girl’ days, lots of humourous banter and even the odd tear…….what a night! Continue reading →

A meeting was held at Bobs with Drugs as the theme. Unfortunately Roger and John M couldn’t make it which meant more cheese and tunes for the rest of us. Some obvious choices (Lou Reed RIP) and a new Leeds … Continue reading →