Having played our debut at this venue for Bogfest just a few weeks ago, we already knew what a quirky venue this is with such a friendly team and a really cool vibe. The place has rapidly become an essential part of the Stoke scene with a real community feel and as well as live music with a strong focus on original acts, they sell a range of cocktails, real ales and more. And of course there's Rosie the axolotl, but before this starts to sound like a bit of an advert for the place, yes - I like it!
We had the pleasure of the mesmerising and etherial Crowspeak open for us followed by half of the (usually duo) Johnny Nice Painter weaving some melancholy magic before we began. Thanks for Scott for giving us a great sound on stage too. Other than a slightly higgledy-piggledy version of new(ish) song The Stronger You Love - though I'm pretty sure only we in the band noticed the song structure was in an unusual order, we played with a fluidity and freedom which is always a great feeling. Can't wait for the next one at The Capt'ns already.
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| Cheat sheet for Closing Time |
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| Johnny Nice Painter (or half of them) |
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| Crowspeak |
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| Chilling (literally) with an iced coffee & falafel & humus sandwich in the bus station cafe opposite the venue on this scorching hot day, before going over for set-up & soundcheck. |
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