Before I return to the Land Of No Internet I simply must tell you about my new favourite band Smithereens.

I went to see them live at The Hop last week and was quite literally blown away. Playing superb rock n’roll with a hint of punk and the occasional sailor song snuck into the setlist, their music made me so excited I finished my beer in no time. More please!

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 Although you can listen to Smithereens here, a little bird told me there may be an EP out very soon…

My friend Ben Crookes took the lovely pictures.