Inkfest 2013

With only one tattoo on my arm I've been saying I need to get more ink for years but I usually end up spending it a bike. So when my mate Martin suggested going to Inkfest I was up for it.

Mostly I'm looking for ideas and inspiration since when I do get more ink I want plenty of it and I don't want any old thing on my skin for the rest of my life. 

Although I had nothing done over the weekend I was impressed by the standard of work I saw and came away with a much better idea of what I want and the kind of quality available.

Speaking of quality, our main reason for going was the awsome line-up of bands. Three nights of rockabilly, psychobilly, punk and ska ticked all the boxes for great music as far as I'm concerned. 

Particularly good, out of a very high quality line-up, were The Zipheads, Frenzy, Jack Rabbit Slim, The Toasters, The Coffin Nails and The Rocker Covers.

Hopefully I'll be back again next year with a wad of cash ready for some artwork on my skin.

http://www.inkfest.co.uk/

Wreck-Tangle 1/6/13

We're at the Redhouse in Sheffield once again for a night of in your face Rock and Roll. So far these gigs have been excellent, great value for money with some great bands and the third Wreck-Tangle this year was no exception.

Thirteen Shots got the evening off to a lively start and although a little raw these young guys are highly energetic and I look forward to hearing more from them in the future.

Next up, The Goddamn Wallbangers. Despite having a few technical problems they delivered a great set and were well appreciated by all.

Straight Razor Angels stepped in at short notice as X-Ray Cat Trio had to cancel. Always a pleasure to see these guys and I was pleased to see one of my favourite local bands play here.

 

Top of the bill were the MojoKings. I have two of their albums but not previously seen them live. Damn I've been missing out here. Seeing them up close in this small venue was like being hit by a Rock 'n' Roll tsunami. Loud, fast and tight, absolutely fantastic!

For whatever reason the night wasn't as well attended as previously, shame on those that didn't make it. Still another great night though and I look forward to the next one.