The big show is tomorrow!

Steele here - oh yayuh.

So tomorrow is our big Waterfront show here in good old Nor-wich. I remember when we first came to this town, shipped over in flight cases then assembled backstage at the Puppet Theatre, just like the start of the 'Other Side' video by Aerosmith. And as I sit here, high on cheap blow and in my refractory period, I thought it would be kind of rad to put my thoughts out to everyone on this, 'Sleazemas Eve'.

When we wrote all of these classic songs back in the 80s, we never thought we'd see the day when we would get to perform them to such a kickass crowd. Back in the early days it wasn't all parties, strip joints and Wimpey; it was hard rehearsals, early nights, and sucking off rich dudes so we could afford instruments (luckily I was fucking a smokin' karaoke star who let me borrow her microphone, so I didn't have to do any gay shit like the other guys). Anyway, my point is that bitchin' bands don't happen overnight, they take work, years of practice, and the occasional miming to a backing tape.

But all of that hard work would be for nothing without the most important people of all - strippers. These beacons of tittie-flippin' joy inspire us to rock the hardest we can every single night, because then they might let us fuck them after the show, or at least stay over for a week or two.

And after the strippers, there are the fans. The REAL people that matter. If you'd have told me when we started all this that we'd be playing to a (95%) sold out Waterfront, then I'd tell you that you were high, then ask you where you got your stash from. I think I speak on behalf of the rest of the band when I say that it means the world to us that you want to give up your precious free time to come and see us do what we love, and have a great time with us in the process. The fact that you love it too and 'get it' makes us enjoy it even more, and without you we'd just be dicking around to an empty venue and a pissy bar staff. We started this band for fun, and we're all honoured to have made so many great friends along the way who support what we do. Because of you, we get to live our dreams whenever we play!

So this one goes out to the Pout fans everywhere. Everyone who's bought a ticket for tomorrow, everyone who has booked a train or hotel, the people driving for miles, everyone who has been following our crazy antics from Day One and those who are having their 'Pout hymens' broken tomorrow night at their first show. We won't let you down.

Keep rockin', motherfuckers!!! \m/ \m/

- D

3 weeks to go!!!

Razz here.  Ok, so the big countdown to our Waterfront June 1^st gig has begun. 3 weeks and counting! I thought now would be a good time to just look ahead to the night, and for those who don’t know them, give my own personal take on the bands playing!

Dead Red – Onstage 7pm

Ok it’s an early start, and I know it’s easy to think “I’ll get there in time for the headline act”, but on this occasion PLEASE DON’T!  For me, Dead Red are one of the most exciting bands I’ve heard in quite some time.  I first checked these guys out at an all dayer at The Marquee (R.I.P), and was blown away by the combination of some huge riffs, massive grooves, great dynamics and mood changes, and the soaring vocals of female lead singer Nikki, whilst always keeping the emphasis on “the song”.  You know when you hear a track and think to yourself “I could imagine this on a rock TV channel?” Well, they have several songs in their artillery that provoke that type of reaction.  In a fair world, this band would be massive, and as I’ve been lucky enough to hear one of the phenomenal tracks from their upcoming album, they still might be…..

Pocket Godzillas – Onstage 7.45pm

Once you have recovered from Dead Red, you will have time to grab a pint, chill out for 5 minutes, before The Pocket Godzillas come along, and sonically punch you full in the face!  Full on, no holes barred, no bullshit, good time ROCK N ROLL.  Instantly catchy songs, AMAZING lead vocals courtesy of Bub, tight as a nuns twodge harmony vocals, and in Big Mike, they possess one of the fiercest, hardest hitting yet technically AWESOME drummers in the business. I would pay £5 to purley watch him snarl, shout, stick twirl and DESTROY for 30 minutes!  They could literally flatten a field of corn with one song. I’ve been fortunate enough to catch these guys several times, and they always kick my arse!  Rest assured, once you’ve seen them live, they are never forgotten! Brilliant band!!

Pout At The Devil – Onstage 8.30pm

5 blokes, playing their favourite songs of all time.  Plus they get to play “dress up” whilst doing it.  You know whats coming.  The greatest sing along hits of 80’s rock, including some new songs we shall be playing for the first time…….it’s gonna be AWESOME……..trust me…….we wont let you down….:-) Plus we look damn good....

Once the gig is over, never fear.  The Waterfront then becomes the greatest club on the planet, playing nothing but 80’s hits until 2am!!  

So all of THAT, for £5.  Kick off the jubilee long weekend with a bang!!.  Is there any reason NOT to buy a ticket?? 

If you still dont have one, contact the bands, or order direct from the box office at  

http://www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk/events/pout-at-the-devil---pocket-godzillaz---dead-red.aspx

BRING IT ONNNNNN!!!