Last night was a feature packed night full of ambient-doom-black-metal post-rock material provided by Portugese, French, and Japanese bands – Sinistro, Alcest and MONO (Japan) I took a position behind the mixing desk for a higher viewpoint but it still gave a limited view. With Gerald Garraty
Psychic TV at the Wardrobe, Leeds with Gerald Garraty
Fabulous night at Rock City, seeing two bands I have had on my “want to see” list for ages: The Cinematic Orchestra and support Submotion Orchestra
Let’s Eat Grandma and Cherry Hex and the Dream Church at Bodega, Nottingham with Gerald Garraty
Dystopian Future Movies and Fvnerals at Bodega, Nottingham with Gerald Garratty
A good mixture of music this evening comprising two Sheffield bands Promenade Cinéma and Animat supporting headline Ambient Dub act Banco de Gaia at the Corporation in Sheffield with Gerald Garratty.
Amber Arcades, Ella and Dhrala at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds with Gerald Garratty.
A great electro set from Isis Moray and the catchy alternative dance beats of Reflecktor at the Washington with Anto Guerra-Gabaldon.
With Gerald Garratty tonight to see Stems provide a live soundtrack to three vintage Georges Méliès movies, followed by a 15 minute live score to footage from the Hubble Telescope. This was part of Sheffield’s Sensoria Festival Stems – Sensoria festival
I stopped in Galway Bay for three nights at Galway Bay Sea View Apartments, The Promenade, Salthill. Great accommodation with spacious kitchen, large lounge and huge bedroom.
While in Galway I visited the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Then drove to the Sky Road and through Connemara National Park
Travelled using car hired by Sixt Direct.
