Thursday 13th August 2009. Ipswich.

Keef ermmm I mean Scruff




Pete giving it some




Monk




Me n the Pete Dee sig moved too fast for the camera ha ha


Suspect devices Johnny, had to play a bit of guitar.


Suspect Device minus Andy, Pete loved us and said some really nice stuff to me after the show, we love Pete!

Busy day today, we loaded the backline and PA system at Universal and took it over to the Regent, unfortunately the venue had a daytime hire which meant we couldn’t get in till 17:15. With sound check at 1900 it was gonna be tight.
Sound check over ran and we couldn’t find Mel so I played bass although couldn’t remember any songs except Steamroller, we ended up with doors opening at 20:00.
First band dangers close (who also played rebellion) played a blinding set, and then Suspect Device played although we missed Andy who was sunning himself in Turkey, I had to work much harder than usual on guitar and Jonny played on some songs which helped a lot.
Then about 22:00 the Adicts took to the stage, the atmosphere was great, I think people felt a bit special seeing the band in a small intimate venue. As always the band gave it 100%, it didn’t matter the small venue they went for it which you have to admire.
Great gig review in the evening Star.

Saturday 8th August Rebellion Blackpool UK

Pete bumped into a bunch of Maryln's and guest listed them as Maryln Monroe x 20


Along the sea front


Pete doing a 'Michael Jackson' with his guitar



Sat morning and the girls wanted to go shopping and I was still tired from my late night so they left me sleeping, I finally woke up to a beautiful Lancashire day and looked out of my window to a stunning view across the sea. The sun was shining, it’s gonna be a great day.
I had brought an amp with me for Pete so I headed off to the bands hotel with the idea of putting it in the van so I didn’t have to drive to the gig later. Hoggy came out and we chatted outside until we suddenly heard some one shout “restring my f*!king guitar” we looked up to see Pete hanging out of his bedroom window swinging his Schecter signature guitar, t’was just like Jacko’s baby all over again except it was Pete with his baby! Passerbys looked up in bewilderment.
Mel and Scruff bumped into Ade Edmunson who was staying in the hotel, his band having performed on the Friday night. They stalked Ade around Blackpool for the rest of the day.
Mel appeared and we got the amp into the van and I headed off to meet the girls.
We then had a lovely breakfast and then spent the day wandering around. We went for a meal at Wetherspoons in the evening.
At about 21:00 Pol and Harry went back to the hotel and Charlotte and I went to the venue, we found the dressing room and set about restringing the guitars.
Charotte and I then went and caught some of the Subs we looked down from the balcony, the venue looked about 95% full and the subs were on great form, mr Harper is a legend, my band (Suspect Device) have supported the subs a couple of times and Charlie is always lovely, no bullshit as with some ‘famous’ people.
We then moved all the Adicts gear backstage ready.
I had wondered with it being so late wether some people would bugger off but no, the venue was rammed.
The band played a great set, it was great so have Mel back (although it has to be said that Shawhen has been doing an awesome job) Mel seemed to be loving it after his break.
Charlotte and I finally got back to the hotel at 04:00 knackered!

Friday 7th August 2009 Rebellion Blackpool UK

The cap'n in action!


The Damned headline the Friday.

Bit of a strange gig for me this in that I am not travelling with the band. They have travelled up earlier in the day by minibus whereas I am In the car with Pol and the kids. The Adicts are Headlining tomorrow night so chilling today.
Pol and the kids went to bed about 11 so I got a cab to the Wintergarden and went for a beer only to bump into Hog and Kid. We had a couple of ales and then I went off to watch the Damned. Old sensible's a bloody good guitarist y'no, only it kep't breaking and he was giving all kinds of shit to his guitar tech! hmmm. Got a feeling of DeJa Vous ha, ha!
Sound was shit but it wasn't really any ones fault, t'was the building.

Wed 5th August 2009 Rehearsal in the UK

Yep rare as hens teeth but it happened!
The band at Universal Rehearsals sorting out the new set.
Sorting out a new set involves the following:
Drinking, Arguing, threatening to quit the band, sitting outside smoking, swearing lots, and also some playing of instruments.
I am so impressed by the ammount of passion Kid has for this band after 30 years. It's fuckin' great!
I am used to playing and rehearsing with bands, I have done so for many years, what struck me about this rehearsal was that the band seem able to start any song at any bar and just plough ino it perfectly, one track started with some fast lead and it was awesome.

Mon 3rd August Still in Corfu but where is Pete?

Have heard from Ipswich that Pete didn't turn up so I don't know whats going on now.

If any of the crew hear from him please text me urgently.

Sunday 2nd August 2009. Roda, Corfu. The calm before the storm!

Sat by the pool sipping cocktails. Very nice
Having a good rest before a busy month for the band.

Monk is already in the UK and Pete flys out soon, rehearsal Wednesday night ready for the band's Saturday's headline slot at Rebellion festival. See line up below.
I'm on hol's with the family in the north of England so were gonna be in Blackpool for the gig. It's a late one and my Charlie is gonna be taking photo's.

The following Thursday night (13th) we have a warm up gig in Ipswich, then the following day we fly to Germany and then Switzerland for a couple of festivals.
Then a few days off before we head to the US for the Warped tour and then a few other gigs, notably TJ, Mexico and La Vegas.
Stay tuned, were gonna have some fun!

Dave. x


THE EMPRESS BALLROOM

THE ADICTS 12.45 – 2.00 AM
UK SUBS 11.15 – 12.15
THE AMEBIX 9.55 – 10.55
ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE 8.45 – 9.35
THE FREEZE 7.45 – 8.30
NEWTOWN NEUROTICS 6.45 – 7.30
999 5.45 – 6.30
GOLDBLADE 4.45 – 5.30
THE DEAD PETS 3.45 – 4.30
CITIZEN FISH 2.45 – 3.30
LOS FASTIDIOS 1.50 – 2.30
BABYLON WHACKERS 1.00 – 1.35

8th June 2009. At home.

Just been given some more dates for gigs in Germany and Switzerland and have been asked to do the warped tour in California!

So more fun and games ahead!
Other exciting stuff being discussed at the moment too so stay tuned and i'll post any gig info the band release to me.