Lights of the North

Finally did it..... M and I made it back to Sheffield! Just returned from a long weekends reminiscing. Whilst there we made the (obligatory, of course) visit to Sheffield University's Fuzz Club (Thursdays at Fusion & Foundry, Union building). Fuzz lived up to type, that it was almost deserted until over half way through the bands. That used to annoy me a bit, but last week - can't say I was. The bands on offer were Wolf & Cub supported by I Am Bandini. First up, I Am Bandini. They were ok, but in a distinctly average way. Listenable too but nothing to rave about, really. Although, the singer's humourous quips did keep us entertained somewhat, especially his references to drinking 'Jägermull' - described as a double shot of Jägermeister with Red Bull. The new snakebite? Anyway, I Am Bandini can be found at their myspace.

Following on to Wolf & Cub. I had tried out their myspace (they also have a website) previously and thought they might be ok, but what a mistake. Very reminiscent of iLIKETRAiNS (see previous post from last October). Therefore, disappointing. Another case of tender ears, especially as the set up in Foundry isn't the best. Unfortunately not a Fuzz-suitable band (no 3 minute tracks to dance to) & not sure I'd bother again anyway.

The rest of the night was good, though, a few old tracks to keep this veteran happy but I think '6Music playlist' sums it up - not that that's a bad thing at all. The rest of the weekend - we revisited old favourite Record Collector (support your local independent record shop!!! This incudes Cardiff's finest, Spillers) for a good rummage, no more 20p (or 10 for £1) vinyl box anymore, sadly. Still its excellent self. As is Remo's; Mr Remo serves without doubt the best coffee in the whole of the UK (and unfortunately this includes Cardiff, despite all the lovely places reviewed on the 1Off site). He also serves fantastic hot chocolate for those of you slightly less addicted to the bean! An absolute must. Unfortunately, Remo's does not have a website (post address: 259 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, Sheffield). I found a photo which is at the top (Remo's is the orange shop in the middle).

Some more good news too, we are off to see The Who in June! They are playing the Liberty Stadium in Swansea on 1st June. On a lesser note, please visit the Spillers website (linked above) or their myspace and sign their online petition against forced closure.

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