Get on the good foot

Been busy out at the dncing over the last fortnight.

First off, a trip to the Merchant City for a club night called Spit fire which is held in the basement of Blackfriars Bar. Its on monthly and we try and visit fairly regularly. Big surprise this time as the venue, in these financially strained times, had invested in some flashing lights and a smoke machine. I was in my element as there is nothing better when djing than having a great light show and some smoke to set it all off. Nowadays due to fire alarms being so so touchy feely most venues won't allow you to use a smoke machine- shame. Lights and smoke do help to make a great atmosphere and , again as a dj you can use the smoke to hide the fact that no-one is dancing!
Anyway, I did some dancing on Friday. But I can't remember now what to.

Next night, more indierock at Little League which is held in Queen's Park Bowling Club. John has been running this night and the now deceased Pop League for many a year and always puts together a well thought out set. It will always include, The Smiths, Go-Betweens, Belle and Sebastian, Orange Juice, Love and a scintillating assortment of 60's girl groups.

No lights but there was a large mirror ball to further the quaint anachronistic feel.It is the same folk who attend regularly which enhances the old school vibe. We dragged Pauline and Dave along with us.


Where's Wally ?? - Can you spot me in this picture??


This week-end we headed up to The Admiral Bar to give Pretty Ugly a try. More indie but mixed with a little smidgeon more pop. A nice night and we'll probably return.





Songs jived to over the evenings included : Kids - MGMT, Felicity - Orange Juice, Under my Thumb - Stones, Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes. Blinded by the Lights - The Streets, In for the Kill - La Roux, Paper Planes - MIA, Voodoo Ray - Guy called Gerald and Made of Stone - Stone Roses.

Songs sullenly avoided : Jackson 5, Bananarama, Madonna.

At the start of this month we also jigged along to a night called 'ibop' held on the southside - but it was rubbish! and my dancing shoes remained unsullied.