STRAIGHTEN OUT-SWINDON

[Alias]

Tank - with special guest vocals from our very own Rodders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YGNsqAtWhA

Ah, bless- he's like a young Paul Roberts, innit?

This could become part of the set, I reckon, a different Forum member each gig, we could do a
fucken Britian's Got Talent type vote at the end of the tour

Cheers fur that Mr.Beered.

PS- Oi! Sir Fatbus- how come Rodders got a t-shirt and Frank was begging you all night in Glasgow for one
and got fuck all?

[Frank Castle]

Tank - with special guest vocals from our very own Rodders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YGNsqAtWhA

Ah, bless- he's like a young Paul Roberts, innit?

This could become part of the set, I reckon, a different Forum member each gig, we could do a
fucken Britian's Got Talent type vote at the end of the tour

Cheers fur that Mr.Beered.

PS- Oi! Sir Fatbus- how come Rodders got a t-shirt and Frank was begging you all night in Glasgow for one
and got fuck all?

Forgot about that Alias...........

[ravenlunatic]

See that? thats a man who's turn it is to drive......................been his turn for 23 years

[theraven1979]

RIght little mover too

Looks like you had a top gig people

Jim

Tank - with special guest vocals from our very own Rodders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YGNsqAtWhA

Ah, bless- he's like a young Paul Roberts, innit?

This could become part of the set, I reckon, a different Forum member each gig, we could do a
fucken Britian's Got Talent type vote at the end of the tour

Cheers fur that Mr.Beered.

PS- Oi! Sir Fatbus- how come Rodders got a t-shirt and Frank was begging you all night in Glasgow for one
and got fuck all?

[Fatbusjim]

Oi FBJ I see you where doing yer "Nice n Sleazy" routine again.........

Just keep yer kecks on when you come back up to the Dear Green Place in July.....

Or it will be a fast black doon to Govan for you ma auld mucker.........

Kecks will deffo be staying on after a threat like that Frank

[Blackbeered]

See that? thats a man who's turn it is to drive......................been his turn for 23 years

I can tell that by the way you pour your Red Bull - you look like you've had a lot of practice

[NMH1965]

What another great night out in MiB land. Hit Sweden oops Swindon about 7:30ish and as I stop at a crossing to let some old folk cross , when I got nearer could see it was Leski who promptly pointed to the pub they were holed up in near the venue. So car parked and I'm off the pub to meet everyone and as soon as I got in there and and see a sea of black t-shirts and I knew I was at home. Usual suspects well on their way to beer heaven were Rodders, Claire, Leski, Blackbeerd, FBJ (or fatface!! as Joni called him, still we all make mistakes eh Kath!! shush ), Gizz, Joni, Ravenlunatic and Daughter (great DM's), Sep, Kathinboots, Sam (I know Eric) Mark and a few others that I cannot recall their names, apologies if I left you out. So some pre gig beers (not for yours truly as a few of us me, RL and Gizz were on driving duties) and a fair bit of MiB on the pub system later and Shaggy annouces that the band were on in 10 mins which was funny at the time as were were not at the venue and as bass player it couldn't start without him (and Rodders). So, like a big black snake we make our way across the road to the venue which was no more than a zebra crossing away, phew that was lucky. The venue was a typical revamped pub but the band area at the rear had quite a good feel and vibe to it. the stage was approx waist high with plenty of room for the band +1, not like the grope and anker, also The Members played their the night previous. So bottle of water in hand for me and they open up with SBC which sounded great, blackbeerd stood near the front in the middle and never left that spot for the whole gig. I am crap at guessing numbers but the attendence was about 68? ot there abouts. So well into the set and Shaggy's having problems with a blown amp which decided that it had had enough on the start of Peasant, Pitch kicks in with drums and as the band kick in ........silence. Cue Rodders and crew in a communal sing along: "The day was sicky yellow etc". House lighs soon go up at the back as they try to fix the amp. It felt like an Oasis gig minus Shaggy offering everyone their money back Amp fixed they carry on with the set but unlike the real Stranglers who would have started from the top they start from where they left off (call yourselves a tribute band ) During the rest of the set Shaggy was clearly having problems and in true IT fashion cured it by turning the amp off and on again. The real star of the night was the guest singer who you all know by now was Rodders (lucky bastard) who joined the band for Tank and did a stirling job, well done mate . With a few shirtless numbers from some of the crowd i.e Rodders, FBJ (both I might add in the pub before) and Blackbeerd and a rather large dozy doe for Thrown away it was a great night. Spoke to a few locals who also enjoyed it, however its the (amonst others) heritage of the band that makes us go on a regaular basis however its gig's like this that also motivate fans to once again buy a ticket and go and see their heroes, so well done SO. All in all a superb night and I must say that it is a privilage and an honour to meet up again with such fine folk. Now this was the first time I had seem SO sober and I must say they are pretty good, with the right management etc .... Special mention for Leski who stayed awake for the whole gig, hats off in your direction sir.

Reporting for the Bath Chronic,

Bazza

Great review Baz - brought it all back, especially the Thrown Away dance - I'd forgotten about that!

Good to see you again mate

Great review Baz, hope Leski did stay awake I think it was him who I gave my ticket too!!

[NMH1965]

Oh and while I am on just seen Rodders on utube playing with his 'jacobs' and singing Tank....not bad-the singing I mean!

[dazinblack]

Was a great night great to see you all again.........Please can I do London Lady at either Brum or Leeds???? Wonder if Shaggy would let me play Peaches on his bass?? No doubt the answer to both questions will be NOOOOOOOOOO!!!