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Hey Guys,

Don't you think we should all buy purity rings?

Thanks

Gareth

Water Rats August 08

Some lovely snaps

GIG's in NOVEMBER

Yep, we've got a gig on the 19th November. It's going to be at the 229 club on Great Portland Street, which is near Great Portland Street tube station, in LONDON. It's with Club Fanadango. Here's some information from their informative website.
http://www.clubfandango.co.uk/club.php?venue=72

We're going to be headlining so this may mean a later night than usual for some of you reserved types.

Mike

The Earwax Radio Set

Hello

Underground (by which we mean unpopular) internet radio station Earwax Radio have kindly played one of our songs on their show this week.

Check check-ch-check ch-check it out here: http://earwaxradio.podomatic.com/player/web/2008-09-15T11_45_49-07_00

We are the opening number, so you don't have to look far for it, and amusingly the ident makes it sound as though it's The Rumble Strips, not us.

You can also hear the song on our myspace, but it's fun listening to it this way, with people talking over the introduction. Who needs the introduction anyway? Boring.

James

Hi there, we thought we'd compile a small collection of fan pix from around the world.

Here's Ian Mckaye, singer from Fugazi, and a big fan of the band. His favorite song is Castration.

Here is quiet Kevin Shields, wearing one of our caps. Kevin has been a fan since 2008, and his favorite member is Sean.

Steady on, Steve! I'm sure the cap is enough. Don't you think?

He might be secretive about his own music, but that doesn't stop Jandek from telling everyone about his favorite band

Foe-toes

Courtesy of Hazel Taylor off of our school:



How many incompetent musicians does it take to put up a mic stand?


Cousin it


The charisma


Band of the damned


With our host the lovely Richard





You can take them out of Medway... (Lauren, Hazel and Ross)

Back at the FAC! (whack)

In the tradition of flogging a dead horse, we're back off to the Rhythm Factory next Sat 13th September. There's more info about the line-up here: http://www.rhythmfactory.co.uk/Press%20Releases/PR%20BYOP%20-%2013%2009%2008.html The chap from Deep Cut is the bassist in Death in Vegas if that's of interest.


No idea when we'll be on, but we'll let you know.


Please print off a flyer for £4 entry. Bargain.

w/Pete Doherty

It all comes down to ratios. Last night we had them right for the first time. Like most bands just starting out, we rely on friends and friends of friends to make up our audience. Who else is going to come? So the ratio of known to unknown fans is at best 50:50, at worst around 40:10. Last night it was a magnificent estimated 6:250!

We supported Pete Doherty at the Rhythm Factory. There was a barrier to keep back the throng. There was a throng. Some people danced and jumped about. The ends of songs were greeted not just with clapping and low whistles, but with cheering. Our cds were snapped up and there weren't enough for demand.

So, despite the fact he has no idea he did it, we're pretty grateful to P.DididdyOherty for giving us our first shot of playing a big(ish) crowd. In fact it was ace promoter Vis the Spoon who gave us the shot, but had Pete not decided to play these low key gigs, the opportunity wouldn't have been there anyway. So thanks Pete, thanks Vis the Spoon, and may it be the foundation on which a spectacular patio is laid.

PS Photos to follow