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a weeks gone.

Writing this from a conference center accomodation block just off the M1. Killing time before we play Luton tonight and Coventry tomorrow. This is last lap.. Back straight of our marathon uk mooch as The Dirt. Yep.. its even a week since we packed Night n Day in Manchester and had a mental local albumContinue reading “a weeks gone.”

7 summer fests cant be wrong

yep.. weve packed out 2026 summer already as The Dirt with a mega list of summer weekenders. Weve got alot more this year to get through. 11 uk dates and 7 in Japan… A busy spring to squeeze in a few places we couldnt this autumn and write new stuff.. 2 tracks bubbling on simmerContinue reading “7 summer fests cant be wrong”

Thinga move fast.

its almost a month and thinga move quickly. Gigs complete – networks made – Future boomings gathered. Now announcing Nov 2026. How did that happen…. And on same bill as Steve ignorant of Crass fame and Les Carter aka fruit bat of Carter USM.. Mental!!.. Not forgetting the masses of T ahirts Sold. stacks ofContinue reading “Thinga move fast.”

Crash landed..

10 days since we kicked off our second conjuring fest.. And a week since it concluded.. A mega list of top bands gathered and great to play plan and put my neck on the line. The troubles at the time seem mammoth. But after.. and its when all rolling they blend into insignificance! Its beenContinue reading “Crash landed..”

love The Response

I (Leon) / we (the Dirt) are so chuffed with the albums response. And the live gigs so far.. Wireless action is now as far as Australia.. Ta to Banks Radio. The reviews have been mega too. we have done 3 album gigs so far. we have 22 to go. Next up is our ownContinue reading “love The Response”

thank you…

yes.. first up.. thank you.. all the new monkeypunch T Shiet merch buyers.. New album purchaers.. and folk just finding us and enjoying our sonic space rock psych punk vibe. 2/25 uk gigs done. Sowerby bridge puzzle hall (Great Gaf!) and Waterfront Fest Nottingham.. great to hang out with friends and new folk at both!!..Continue reading “thank you…”

The Monkeypunch

Hello folks.. a school day awaits.. Monkeypunch is now reaching houses and spinning on record players and CD players uk wide…Monkeypunch is go!!..Preorders are all dispatched and landing at the feet of folk who joined this new path early.. T shirts are covering backs and the message is reaching minds loud and fast.so Thank you…officialContinue reading “The Monkeypunch”

Eh up.. hows things??

been busy running around the UK doing festivals.. Mabfest – tannerfest and not a cult.. great times.. not forgetting local gigs and a support to top folk Neds.. but its now heads down and prep to gig the new album.. all 3 fests have shared most of the album.. so the tour set is sorted..Continue reading “Eh up.. hows things??”

Hit the ground sprinting

Wow. One month back and forgot to drop a blog!!.. whats happened!!.. i got silly busy.. Dirt gigs.. Dirt test press listening.. Dirt gig bookings.. Dirt bio writing.. Dirt tour planning.. Dirt single releases.. Dirt merch sorting..Dirt label liaising.. Dirt gig driving.. and two Leon gigs So its heading all The Dirt these days. LovingContinue reading “Hit the ground sprinting”

Back once again like a renegade master.

Thats it.. 7 weeks away in S. Korea and Japan. Now back in uk. Ready to hit the ground running.. We did have a holiday. But behind the scene there was The Dirt work and conjuring fest stuff to juggle. More gigs accepted.. a larger reach for when the album lands. And a packed summerContinue reading “Back once again like a renegade master.”