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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”

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”

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??”

All set

The chillzone is ready.. the kickback on ice ready to sip savour and embrace. Japan awaits for a lwngthy trip and wevare taking 2 months off.. 2025 so far has been a rollercoaster.. its The DIY way. Rockaway beach gave us a great platform and weve chatted to many folk since. About gigs.. playing peoplesContinue reading “All set”

Still on a high

Last Thursday saw The Dirt. Plot.. plan.. curate and collaborate on a night of DIY at Night and Day manchester. Such an iconic venue to be invited to play. And we got a cracking crowd.. loved it.. The energy was high.. the crowd was mega.. we are still buzzin from it… And planning a returnContinue reading “Still on a high”

Gallery – gigs – going forward

Tonight is a kind of official opening of a gallery exhibition at Industry in Stalybridge that ive plotted. Its centred around painted vinyl from The Dirt miss press… some great artists.. all women i or the band know that have resurrected the damaged goods. The last project in the damaged goods run… It kicks offContinue reading “Gallery – gigs – going forward”