LoGOz - Washington & Ashington Gig reviews / NEW 12:OTHERS Track #8 / Upcoming gigs!!!

Friday August 26th saw LoGOz back on the road, this time in Washington, and more specifically The Ox and Plough. After a slight mystery tour thanks to an unhelpful sat nav system in our spankin' hire car we got to the venue around 7:30pm. Sound man Steve Wolf was already on the case, as were LoGOz boys Carlos and Paul. So it was a simple case of slipping my gear onstage for the commencing sound check. After that was swiftly nailed it was time for a brief set up for myself as this was the first of two nights I'd be supporting the band with a solo acoustic set. Always very  interesting and challenging gigs these ones. My acoustic and LoGOz sets are very different types of performances in terms of style, delivery, and emotions even, but ones I can't wait to get stuck into. As the clock struck 9 and the lads had just returned from stuffing their faces with chips it was solo set time. Breezing into usual set opener THE BALLAD OF THE DISENCHANTED I was off and running. The crowd was busy, and receptive enough as I almost felt like I was gate crashing their standard covers band Friday nights entertainment! But the vibe was good and cheeky banter aplenty as I soared through a cool 30 minutes, including new song IDOLS. Job done.

After a short break and reflective pint with Clemmy outside we chatted with a few locals who were eagerly awaiting the appearance of LoGOz as the clock ticked closer to 10pm. Blasting straight into LONG TIME DEAD we were off and running! It's always cool to play new venues and this was no exception. Due to its situation this was very much a local pub for local people. And that is by no means a bad thing. In fact it only made the band work harder as we sang for our supper! By the time we reached the MEXICOLA finale we had won over the excitable locals as they literally vocally demanded more, and who were we to argue! We had given them everything we had, but Paul came up trumps with a suggestion to give them another helping of NO WIN SITUATION, a song that has gone down a storm earlier in the set! So give it to them we did! A cracking end to a great night. Thanks to everyone who came along to see us. Cheers to Jordan Sarin for booking us too. We shall return :)

So onto Saturday August 27th and a return to our hometown Ashington with a gig at the Foxcover. I can't believe it was back in May when we last played here! This year is flying man! With it being the bank holiday weekend we could be forgiven for the fact that it was Reading, Leeds festival, Blyth Tall Ships Regatta as well as whatever other Bank Holiday shenanigans folk get up to! But the turn out for this was brilliant all things considered. Again I opened up the night with an acoustic solo set. Always more nerve wracking on home soil with so many familiar faces watching. But it went down a storm and I was buzzing as I left the stage closing with OLD PUNKS NEVER DIE /  ONLY FOOLS / AUF PET crescendo! This was just the start I needed as LoGOz prepared to melt some faces yet again! After an almost uncertain first appearance here back in May it was great to finally nail this place and help establish it as a great Live music venue! The band were on fire and we  really hit our stride as friendly faces nodded, cheered and sang along in appreciation! Another great gig for LoGOz completing a cool double Bank holiday whammy of gigs! Massive thanks to the great crowd for  such a turnout we really couldn't have asked for more! Cheers also to Steve again for a brilliant job on the sound and to Ross the Boss and everyone at The Foxcover. 

Okay onto this Wednesday August 31st that will see the release of my NEW 12:OTHERS Track #8 which is THIS IS HOW IT FEELS by The Inspiral Carpets. A brilliant yet dark hauntingly melodic single that reached Number 14 in 1990 as the baggy indie scene was just hitting its peak. I always loved the song back then and I actually learnt it a few years ago but hadn't done anything about it. So it was only last week for some reason it sneaked back into my psyche and it made sense to record it as my next 12:OTHERS track. As ever I've put my own punk esque spin on it. I hope you enjoy it. As ever you can download it for FREE from August 31st at

www.logozworld.com/12-others 

and it will be available until September 30th when the next track is uploaded. 

Also got a few gigs to tell you about as its another busy weekend of Live action coming up! On Friday September 2nd I will be opening up with a solo acoustic set for the chaptastic Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer at The Tavern in Blyth. Tickets are £6 so contact us here if you would like one please! They're going fast, so get in there quick! 

Then on Saturday September 3rd LoGOz will be on the outdoor main stage at Coquetfest at 6pm. And if that isn't enough, we'll be hot footing it straight to The Bebside Inn in Blyth later that night for a double set gig kicking off at 9pm! Phew it's gonna be some weekend lads and lasses! Hope to see lots of your familiar faces at these shows!?!

*LAST MINUTE GIG NEWS* Just found out I will also be playing a solo acoustic set at Bubbles Bar in Ashington tomorrow Thursday September 1st at 9pm. Also playing will be GRASSCUTTER from Newcastle. So come down and kick off ya weekend early!?! It's FREE Entry too :) Thanks to Phil from Insangel Promotions for this last minute gig!

Thanks for reading! 

Cheerz.

Peesh X

Tyne Idols Punk Tour Bus Solo gig 18/08/16

Thursday August 18th saw me on The Tyne Idols Punk Tour Bus, the brain child of Radio Northumberland's very own Keith Newman. I was asked a few weeks ago by Keith if I was interested in performing for this at a special secret location, and I jumped at the chance. The location of course being the legendary Newcastle City Hall. This was gonna be something else. As we dodged some busy early evening traffic and some nifty driving by Jill Bee, Clemmy and I strolled up to the bus with minutes to spare for the scheduled 7pm start. We were warmly greeted by Mr Newman himself and a friendly older gentleman enquiring as to whether I was 'the turn' for the evening? As I laughed and said yes and that I was nervously excited about performing at the City Hall, he reassured me it would be great and that he'd played there 100 times haha! The senior chap was actually Lindisfarne drummer Ray Laidlaw. Top bloke. 

So we boarded the bus and hit the top deck. I recognised a few friendly faces, as hands were shook and beer tins were clanked, we were off! With Keith at the helm, and trustee sidekicks Ramona Lisa and Punky Paul in tow, organised chaos was assured :) Winding in and out of the streets and old punk haunts of Newcastle, the bus snaked it's way through the city's historical underground musical past. MC Newman was on top form, telling very informative interesting and amusing tales as Punky Paul provided the sonic backdrop with class tunes including local heroes Penetration and the Angelic Upstarts. Also on hand was punk historian John Esplen who told some brilliant sex drugs and pure rock n roll tales involving The Clash and The Dickies, to name but a few. This was all too much fun as we rolled up to old LoGOz haunt The Black Bull in Gateshead for more alcoholic refreshments! It was cool to reconnect with Shev and Maz as we quaffed our beers and headed back onto the bus. Next stop City Hall.

As we made our way into the legendary venue Clemmy also reconnected with an old mate and City Hall top house roadie Dave Newbold who was more than helpful as we made our way to the main stage. It was so cool being in the impressive empty hall imagining all the icons who had graced this famous place over the last 50 years! Ray Laidlaw was conducting an informal talk to the joy of the tour bus massive as Clemmy and me had a quick peep at the dressing/green room area. To think some of the debauched shenanigans that have taken place in those spaces haha! But hey, I had more important things on my mind! After a swift soundcheck  at last I was standing on the main stage Newcastle City Hall as the happy punks and punkettes took their places on the stage seating area. After a brief big up intro from Keith it was my time to shine. 

Kicking off with a brand new  song 'IDOLS' was a brave move, but one which paid off as it went down brilliantly and the enthusiastic reaction only helped ease my adrenaline fuelled nerves. Next up as homage to my first ever City Hall gig I played STAND AND DELIVER by Adam and the Ants, and thanks to Bev and Marcia for impromptu added extra 'hand drums' :) I finished my short set with 'OLD PUNKS NEVER DIE' complete with 'THATS LIVING ALRIGHT / LIKELY LADS Theme' outtro. With the applause and cheers ringing in my ears this was a special performance I wont ever forget. After a few quick photos we then quickly headed back onto the bus for the final part of the Tour. 

As the evening turned to night we drank and sang along to the likes of 'ALTERNATIVE ULSTER' (Bucket of Lobsters) and Toy Dolls fun punk classic 'NELLIE THE ELEPHANT'. As the bus applied the breaks for the final stop it was time to say our goodbyes. New firm friends and fans were made tonight as well as old ones rejoining the party! This was one memorable evening that will stick long in my mind. Big thanks to Keith, Lisa and Paul as well as Julie at Tyne Idols. Also cheers to everyone who attended the punk tour and helped make it a night I'll remember forever. There also a cool video of my performance on YouTube check it out here 

   ‘Peesh’ from LoGOz - Old Punks Never Die, ‘That’s Livin’ Alright & What Ever Happened to You

Also just to let you know the aforementioned 'IDOLS' is the title track of my brand new Solo 5 Track EP. The track listing is:

1. IDOLS

2. OLD PUNKS NEVER DIE (Electric)

3. AUF WIEDERSEHEN LADS

4. ANT MASH UP

5. OLD PUNKS NEVER DIE (Acoustic)

You can buy this from our website www.logozworld.com/shop and will also be available at upcoming gigs! Speaking of which we/I have two gigs coming up this weekend. On Friday August 26th LoGOz will be playing at The Ox and Plough in Washington. I will be kicking the evening off with an acoustic solo set at 9pm and it's FREE Entry. Then on Saturday the 27th of August we will be at the Fox Cover in Ashington. Again it's FREE Entry and  I'll be opening up the night at 9pm with another solo set! It's gonna be a busy weekend of sonic activity so come and join us for some bank holiday punk rock fun lads and lasses!!!

Thanks for reading! 

Cheerz

Peesh X

LoGOz - Arizona Sunderland gig review 4/8/16

Thursday August 4th saw LoGOz return to Live action with a gig at Arizona in Sunderland. This show was offered to us only a week earlier by new friends and band SOUND REACTION. The guys were kinda left in limbo by a cancellation by big guns FROM THE JAM and we were only to happy to help out! After almost getting dizzy looping the one way system in the city centre we pulled up outside the venue at the later than planned time of 7pm. 

The rain was trying it's best to put a dampener on tonight's attendance, but we weren't to be beat as already a healthy crowd were milling about inside as we nailed a quick soundcheck! It was good to have a crack with the SR Boys who were top lads from the off, as we shared a beer and a crack over all things punk rock and roll! Before long it was time for them to open the nights sonic proceedings. The lads played a cracking set much to the joy of their strong local following. For me I heard shades of The Jam, The Who, and the Arctic Monkeys, all wrapped up in their own unique modern pub rock twist. Highlights of the set included their self titled track and the sing a long favourite 'Punk Rock Radio'. Both these songs can be found on their 'Walking the Streets' EP. You can buy this from their www.soundreaction.bandcamp.com 

page. Also for more info check out www.facebook.com/soundreaction

Now it was LoGOz turn to rip it up! The rain had eased and there was a cracking crowd waiting in anticipation for our chance to shine! Playing to a largely brand new audience hearing us for the first time is always one of my favourite most rewarding challenges, and tonight was as glorious as ever! It was time to melt faces! Launching into 'Long Time Dead' and then straight into 'Why am I a Liar' we were sounding good man, as our guitars were as menacing as ever, and Carlos fuelled by biscuits and Becks, thundered along to the beat! We played a blinding energising power hour of pure punk pop rock n roll. Even throwing in our Sex Pistols favourite 'Pretty Vacant' much to the approval of our new found friends and fans! Also it was cool to get a chance to play rarer Live tracks like 'Skeletons' and 'Little OCD'. Closing as ever with the rousing climatic 'Mexicola' the reception was fantastic as we celebrated another away day victory! We stuck around afterwards for a while chatting with the band and the enthusiastic Arizona punters, as we all reflected on what was a very successful evening of original Live music. As we said our farewells we all knew it probably won't be too long before we're sharing a stage again. Watch this space! Cheers to all the staff and Sound guys at Arizona. Big thanks of course to SOUND REACTION and especially bass player Chris Marner and Clemmy Scotswood for sorting out this great gig. Last but not least, a special mention to the top crowd who braved the bad weather and made it a great turn out and a night to remember!

Cheerz

Peesh X