LoGOz - The Doll Gateshead Live gig review 05/10/15 - AcoustiCalendar Song #41

Friday night saw LoGOz back on familiar turf with another trip to The Doll at The Black Bull in Gateshead. This time we were supporting the (in)famous Punk Pop funsters DIRTBOX DISCO. We got to venue around 7:45pm in good time and were pretty much setting gear up within minutes. All going smoothly so far so good. Then as we were sound checking we were in formed that there had been a change of plan! What this meant weren't really sure as no one really explained to us! So as we had initially been booked as main support band, therefore being second act on we assumed this was still to be the case, right? Wrong. After a very comfortable yet noisy sound check, Carl was the man informed that LoGOz were now first band on and actually due onstage in 5 minutes! To say we were disappointed and bemused by this decision was an understatement! But with the room filling up quickly there was no time for questions! So we picked up our guitars and sticks and hit the stage just before 8:30pm with instructions to be off by 9pm!!! We answered all of these last minute changes and demands in the best possible way! By simply playing one of the best gigs we've ever done! It was pretty frantic stuff but we delivered 30 minutes of sweaty punk pop rock n roll originality :) The crowd were brilliant as we made new friends and fans, as familiar faces shined with sweat and sang along like an urban choir! As far as performing goes, it couldn't have gone better, but we still had a bitter taste in our mouth at the last minute slot time change. As this also isn't the first time it has happened. We just think it could have been dealt with in a better way. That's all.

Next up then was DEATH TO INDIE with their recent line up change. The guys gave us a generous 45 minute set of energetic originals scattered with a few tongue in cheek covers! The lads are still bedding the new boys in so didn't quite hit their usual stride, but its early days, and the signs are still there.

Then it was the turn of DIRTBOX DISCO who proceeded to give their adoring public exactly what they wanted! An hours worth of bubblegum razorblade laden 3 minute wonders. The highlight being the sublime "My Life is Shit". There was a lot of love in the room tonight for these chaps, but we certainly weren't feeling left out! The reaction during the gig and afterwards to the many folk we spoke to was enough to assure me and the boys we had made a big impact tonight. It was great to see a full room at The Doll. There's no reason why it cant be like that every week really? Thanks to everyone who came down and made a noise with us. You know who you are!

So onto Monday again and AcoustiCalendar Song #41 comes in the shape of DEAD END CiTY BLUES. This is a wander around some of the decaying urban streets of our locality. This is by no means disrespectful. Its purely honest and real. Every word is something I have either seen or heard with my own eyes and ears. It may be a dark tale but there's always a light at the end of it. You just have to find it. As always you can download this song Free at www.logozoworld.com/52 and will be available for seven days until the next track is uploaded.

Last and definitely not least I'm sure you would like to join me in wishing our drummer Harry a very Happy Birthday for the 12th. Harry is still recovering from his recent Kidney illness and has had a tough time recently. So we wish him many happy returns and a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on LoGOz drum stool asap :)

That's all for now!

Thanks for reading :)

Cheerz

Peesh x

LoGOz - Blyth Tavern Charity gig Review 04/10/15 - AcoustiCalendar Song #40

Friday night was originally supposed to see me playing an AcoustiCalendar gig at The Waterford Arms in Seaton Sluice for Acoustic Magic. But after hearing news that the kitchen had gone up in flames and a serious fire had broke out, the gig was unfortunately cancelled! Spinal Tap haven't got a look in with some of the misfortune we have all had this year! But Clemmy and I had a cunning plan to pitch a last minute intimate acoustic gathering idea for those who were already making the trip to the Sluice gig. But alas..maybe it was just all too last minute. So in the end we decided not to do it. But the good news is we are in the process of arranging a special Acoustic event in the very near future, so watch this space!!! Oh and apparently the Waterford Arms have bought a new toaster :)

So after what was looking like a dry weekend gig wise we were happy to take up local promoter Vince Race's offer of a last minute cancellation slot at his Syrian Crisis Charity event at The Tavern in Blyth on Sunday October 4th. Being no strangers to this place, (The Tavern that is, and not Syria) and the fact we were also rehearsing that afternoon at Pulse Studios just around the corner, it made perfect sense to do our bit for charidee and after a blistering practice we were all fired up and ready to (fund)raise hell :)

We wrapped up rehearsals just before 5pm and headed to the venue to be greeted by Clemmy and Jill, so all was well. As we entered the Tavern the last band were finishing their set, with a 50's rock n roll chick, stand up drummer and upright bass player banging out the finale of standard classic Johnny Be Goode! If the locals were expecting more of the same from us boys, they were in for a big surprise! As we set up our gear for a quick sound check the place was already healthily busy with generous giving Sabbath revellers, and a few familiar faces who had made their way to support us, as well as the charity of course ;)

As we launched into standard set opener LONG TIME DEAD we were loud proud and in yer face! That earlier warm up had done us good, but speaking of warmth it really was red hot as the Tavern turned into a punk rock sweatbox! We didn't care though we were having too much fun! Paul bopped til we stopped and Carl played one of the gigs of his life, we really hit a great stride and could've kept playing, but time was no longer our friend and we shot our final bolt with a frantic MEXICOLA. A great crowd again and a brilliant reception. Big thanks to everyone who came down, donated and helped make this a successful event. Cheers to Vince for asking us to play. Our pleasure. As we basked in the glory of another cracking gig and chatted with folks we stuck around to check out a few tracks of the next band, who I think were called Repertoire Dogs! As the band kicked off with a bluesy intro-mental, a tattooed punk goth rock girl was joined on lead geetar by Johnny Depp! Then hovering in the crowd I noticed a tall slender middle aged dude with an oversized Rod Stewart extensive blonde mullet wig, union jack spandex pants and stack heel boots! Yowza! He must be in the band! My suspicions were confirmed as he grabbed a mic and shared lead vocals on the opening unfamiliar track. While we were all trying to work out exactly what was going on, the band then took us by surprise and gave us a mash up fusion of AC/DC's You Shook Me All Night Long with Madonna's Like A Prayer! Bizarre! Haha and for what reason I'm not so sure, but hey, the now well refreshed crowd lapped it up and it all added to the variety of a great day/night! 

So here we are on week and song #40 of my AcoustiCalendar project. This weeks track is NOW OR NEVER. This one was kinda born out of the frustration of things not happening quick enough for me! I'm quite impatient and want things done yesterday, even though I realise this is not always possible! I've dealt with quite a few frustrating issues over the last 10 years in and around the music scene/industry! So therefore the best way, for me, for better for worse, to get them off my chest is to write about it all. So there you go :) You can download the track for Free from www.logozworld.com/52 and will be available for 7 days until the next  song is uploaded.

Just to remind you that I also have a brand new Show on Radio Northumberland. This is called 'The PSYCHO RADIO Show'. This doesn't mean its the death of 'Anarchy in the USA' entirely. I just think after doing that show for over 2 years and it being specifically American Punk/Rock it was time for a new venture! Hence 'The PSYCHO RADIO Show'. This new format will feature some of my favourite bands, artists, songs, from the last 50 years and more!! With the first few shows underway I've already featured bands as diverse as The Wildhearts, Therapy? Adam & the Ants, AC/DC, Madness, The Beatles and The Proclaimers! This is also a chance for you to hear some bands that have maybe slipped under your radar, or maybe you have some that are under mine! If so, and or theres anything you would like to hear then please do tweet me @PeeshNE63 with your request and I'll do my best!
So listen online at http://www.radionorthumberland.com/index.php/live-feed for a new Show every Wednesday night at 10pm. Tune in, turn on and say Hello to PSYCHO RADIO.

Cheerz

Peesh x