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busy behind the scenes

we have been back in tge UK almost 4 weeks. The japan tour is now in tge memoey files.. on the laptop.. engrained in socials. so we move on.. like the wheel.. this sonic osych ounk sound must keep turning.. standing still gives you cold feet. so in the last few weeks we have keptContinue reading “busy behind the scenes”

Been busy

Yep.. no rest!!.. Back in the UK only 10 days… Been busy behind closed doors! Writing verse … yes… always.. But its with The Dirt in mind. With 30+ events scheduled already this year its a good year, not only to spread Monkeypunch album further but to try out new stuff that was dabbled withContinue reading “Been busy”

And just like that

its over.. 7 weeks in japan, it flew by. we split tge trip into 3 parts. Early family time – gig tour – local festive season. Full on diverse cultural immersion. Off the tourist trail places. Family time chilling post uk gigs on the coast – Namerikawa Gig tour – The Dirt did 7 gigs.Continue reading “And just like that”

all done

Reet. last gigs done.. Monkeypunch put to bed.. for 2025.. Osaka on saturday concluded 7 japan dates. And a mega year as The Dirt as we released second studio album “Monkeypunch” .. Many cracking fests in the summer, a Spring of trying out live flavours of the new recorded album.. weve had some great reviews –Continue reading “all done”

Last leg.

2 more done – Kobe and Toyohashi. both different.. both mega. we landed in Kobe hit 3 days of tourism first. Street life – museums – Himeji castle. Food & craft beer!! Love Kobe, a vibrant city. not too big but packed with culture and a global vibe. The Gig – mega!. Makeshift is locatedContinue reading “Last leg.”

living on a prayer!

well we are half way there .. in a faahion… almost!.. 3 dates done – Kanazawa – Kyoto and Nagoya. 4 to go! whats left ? – Kobe (12th) – Toyohashi (13th) – Tokyo (18th) and Osaka (20th). This week saw us travel to kyoto on Wednesday, hook up with pal “mistake” from band P.C.2Continue reading “living on a prayer!”

up and running

Yep. First gig as The Dirt in Japan ticked off!!.. Buzzin.. The warm up … in Kanazawa (Sachiko old gigging town!). Thanks to pal Kinya for plotting with band Downes. And venue Guernica. Was cracking to get stuck in to a thriving underground scene.. meet new folk.. Play with some cracking bands. Downes – KillpianistContinue reading “up and running”

Airport natter

Sat in terminal 4 LHR. Checked in. Pint of Brewdog in Hand Chatting with Sachiko. The box to box midfield general Engine room of what we (The Dirt) Have ahead. On the way here… Met Stuart Pearce on the Train down. Nice fella Then… Found out Mani suddenly Died. Ace bloke whever i met him!.Continue reading “Airport natter”

Done.. Dusted.. Delivered.

So.. weve come down to Earth…(back in the home rehearsal studio for Japan gigs now). stripped down gear. Before we spread the japan tour love… would like to reflect on a mad 3 months and thank many folk. Sister 9 Recordings Ta youve been mega. Thanks for having us with you. The promoters – venuesContinue reading “Done.. Dusted.. Delivered.”

Now at a Days inn

The conference centre is a distant memory.. But the gigs not. We had a top time mooching on our last batch of four gigs. Luton was nuts loved it.. And got a mixed and matered copy of our set.. Setmixer is a beltin concept. Top work at Castle live and by VBAH promo.. Pre setContinue reading “Now at a Days inn”