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Lost in the mist



A bit of an impromptu visit to Clwb Ifor Bach on 14th October to partake of the weird and wonderful Mistys Tour. An excellent turnout to boost proceedings, nobody seemed to be put off to by first support band The Haze. The band had some well rehearsed stolen riffs, an atrocious wailing singer but ultimately nothing new or exciting.

The main support were, once again, the equally zany Kate Goes. Frontwoman Kate seemed to be a bit apprehensive due to some perceived negativity at her previous Cardiff support slot for Mistys back at the Point last November. The audience were incredibly appreciative and despite the odd slip-up, Kate Goes got an excellent reception, which they definitely deserved. Everyone was well and truly warmed up for Mistys' entrance. They have a new album out (Funny Times) so the set list contained quite a few songs from this, including I Can't Bring The Time Back, How Did You Manage To Get Inside My Head, Keep Moving, Serious, The Long Conveyor Belt plus old favourites Fashion Parade, Two Brains, The Day The Kids Went Radioactive, Never Stops Never Rests Never Sleeps, Evil, The Story of Love, Hey Man... I think that's most of them covered! The Erotic Volvo was on fine form, too. More info and tracks on website and myspace.

What's next? Another visit to Sheffield in November to see Jeff Scott Soto, preceded by old rockers Skid Row. Hat & scarf are packed already...

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