News

19^th of February, 2005:

8^th of January, 2005:

Happy New Year to everyone. A big thank you from the band to all those people who turned out to see them play last year. There are some gigs now on the list for 2005 - check them out. The first is at the Victoria in Beeston. There is also the chance to see chance to see Dave and Patrick playing as a duo at the Gladstone – re-living their student days down at Kent University where they first met and played together!

Don’t forget to join the mailing group if you have not already.

Abrasha

26th of October, 2004:

The band appreciated the turn out at the Bell - a good gig all round. Check out the gig list for the November date for the Horse and Groom and an early December date for a first time visit to Bunkers Hill, (situated at the bottom of Hockley). There is also a Ceilidh in November at St. John's Community Hall, Watcomb Circus , Carrington. The dance is a fundraising event for Paviors RFC Girls Rugby team, ('a wild and scary bunch of scrum-capped vixens in red and green'), who are organising a rugby tour to Holland next easter - tickets are £5.00 (adult) and £10.00 (family) - tickest can be obtained via the band's e-mail address. The music will be by The Stony Hill Ceilidh Band and dances will be called by the incomparable Mr. Dave Outhwaite. Fieldwork will be playing a short set as well. The band are also hoping to play a RESPECT gig in November, but the date is unconfirmed at the moment, but if it happens it will be on a Tuesday towards the end of the month - if you haven't already, then join the mailing list and remove any fears of missing confirmation of these vital dates!

Things are fairly quite at the moment, but when I last checked in on one of the bands practices they were working on some new material and talking about recoding some more tracks. This was very much as they had previously said they were thinking of working - keep the creative juices working, rather than the big effort of a full length CD. If you haven't seen there recent multi-media CD, then take a look and feedback what you think.

Abrasha.

14th of September, 2004:

I hope you have all had a good summer break. It's been a long time since the last update. Dave has been keeping people up to date via his e-mail list, (if you want to join it then let him know via fieldwork@fieldworkfolk.com ). There have been a few gigs. The Bramley Apple at Southwell went well last week - if you haven't been then it's worth a visit, even if they are not playing! There is another gig this weekend at the Bell Inn in Nottingham. Now if you see them at the Bell you will be able to get hold of their new CD! This is the band's first multimedia release! The CD consists of five audio and five video tracks which are playable on your sterio system or via the movie player on your computer - why not check out the details ==> Five Eyes . The cost is £5 from the band at gigs, or £6 by post, (send your request via the e-mail contact above). When you get a copy why not drop the band a line to let them know what you think about it - that way you might influence the next release!

Abrasha

25th of april:

The other week Ronan and Dave popped along to Radio Nottingham, where they conversed in very amicable fashion with Alan Clifford. The programme was broadcast live and featured recently-mixed versions of two new Fieldwork recordings, (the song 'Green Man' and instrumental set 'Ross Gibson's). The lads chatted about the songs, chuntered about the folk scene and advertised Fieldwork as much as possible, expecially the gig in The Bell Inn, Old market Square, Nottingham, on Thursday 29th of April - a first time in a famous city-centre landmark that used to be renowned for its Jazz. The band have been asked recently about city-centre venues and you cannot get much more central than the Bell! So come along and support them.

There are some new gigs for June and July, (check out the Gig list), but May has been set aside for the finishing off of some recording, including another new song 'Stony Hill' - all going towards a new mini CD due out this summer. I'll let you know how they are getting along with the recording next month.

Abrasha

26th of february:
After their little jaunt up to Yorkshire ('good gigs, bloody cold' seemed to be the lads' general impression of the trip) they're back at the ranch in fine form, apart from Dave who has somehow contrived, upon his return, to partially disfigure himself during a six-a-side football match by falling face-first onto astroturf under a heavy challenge. He is, as I speak, glumly tuning the mbira whilst Ronan rubs metaphorical salt into his wounds by suggesting he should take up a 'real man's game like rugby or Gaelic football'. This Sunday (Feb 29th) the boys will be hauling the harmonium over to The Golden Fleece on Mansfield Road, Nottingham, where they haven't appeared for a good while ('over a year', William confirms). Kick-off (sorry, Dave !) is 8.30pm. Another gig that has been recently advertised on radio and in the press is Fri 5th March at The Horse & Groom in Nottingham. This date has now been postponed (by the venue) and is rearranged for June. Apologies for any inconvenience - we only just found out ourselves when Patrick took some posters in to the pub a few nights ago. Two other local dates - one in March is on Sunday 14th at The Victoria, Beeston, the other is on Sunday the 18th of April at the Bramley Apple in Southwell - hope to see some of you at one of these.
Best wishes from The Fugitives From The Law Of Averages.

Abrasha
 

18th of January:

A belated "Happy New Year" to everyone, especially to those who didn't manage to catch the band at the Bramely Apple in Southwell at the start of January, or the other week at the Victoria Hotel. But don't worry if you did miss them, there are a number of gigs around Nottingham during the first quarter, including another visit to the Victoria Hotel in March. If Beeston is too far out of the way, then the Golden Fleece and the Horse & Groom play host to the band in February and March - see the Gigs page for full details. If you want the latest news and a reminder about imminent gigs, then why not get your e-mail address added to the mailing list, just send your request via e-mail to fieldwork@fieldworkfolk.com.

February sees Fieldwork playing a couple of Yorkshire venues. The first is at the Black Swan Folk Club in York, which Fieldwork have fond memories of playing at when Tim Garland and then Mic Walker were in the band -(talk about a good pint of Bass might have something to do with the 'fondness'! I look forward to hearing if things have changed or not). The other venue is at the Grove Folk Club in Leeds.

I did managed to catch up with the boys over the holidays and found them in good form. They have been in the studio and have some new material they are working on. A 'multi-media' CD had been talked about, but they were still sorting it out - watch this space, or get your name on that e-mail list. We did have a good chat about what people had been listening to over the last year - some was predictable other more bizarre - I will feature some of this over the next few months.

The modern day John Dee's have been telling us that the astronomical signs are favorable for this year, especially compared to 2003. Here's hoping it is, for all of us.

Abrasha

22nd of September:

It has been a long summer break for the news page. But before splitting up for well earned summer breaks, the band managed to find the time to start recording some new tracks in Nick's studio. They are pleased with the initial results and are thinking about a 'mini', possible 'multi-media' release at the end of the year.

There was no Fieldwork tour of Brittany this year, but Dave enjoyed three weeks over there and had a series of good solo gigs. Patrick got away to Ireland and William to Croatia, but no news of any interesting eastern european additions to the set list. Ronan spent as much time as he could on his house. The post holidays get together was at Nick's wedding to Jo - congratulations to them both; hopefully Nick will return refreshed from his honeymoon to work his usual magic with the PA and the recording deck.

After a moderately quite year, the new year opens with a first time appearance in January at the Bramley Apple in Southwell; this is followed by a return to the Victoria Hotel in Beeston. February sees a set of gigs up in Yorkshire. The first is a return to the Black Swan Folk Club in York; the next day sees the band playing for the first time at the Grove Folk Club in Leeds. The band hope to make it three gigs in a row by playing somewhere in Hull on the following day. Check the dates out on the gig list - October sees a visit to the Brown Cow Folk Club in Mansfield and November a return to the Horse and Groom on Radford Road, Nottingham. The band would love to see as many of you as possible.

I hope this makes up for the lack of recent news. I had hoped to tell you about my trip around some of the Black Sea states visiting some of my ancestors' old stomping grounds, but time has caught up with me - maybe another time.

Abrasha

The swallows have flown, the Indian Summer has gone, the deep colors of autumn are here.

28th of May:

Thanks to everyone who attended the gig at the Horse & Groom - it was great to see a full, even overflowing house, and nice to end the evening with both bands on stage for impromptu renditions of 'Johnny I Hardly Knew You', 'Horses Brawl' and 'Zhankoye'. Why not go and have a spot of lunch at the Victoria on the 12th, (they serve great food there), whilst Fieldwork kick off the afternoon's musical entertainment as part of the Beer & Music Festival.

Hope to see you there!

Abrasha

Here are are some photos taken at the gig.

5th of May:

Check out the Gigs List for details of a return to the Brown Cow in Mansfield and another outing with Bandicoot, this time in Leicester and with Redstart also in the line up. The band is looking forward to playing up in York, but this is next year, so details when it feels more appropriate to say 'in the new year'! The tickets for this Friday's gig with Bandicoot at the Horse and Groom have just about all gone - if you haven't booked yours yet, then e-mail the band or give them a phone - Dave Walker on 0115 9691296.

See you there.

Abrasha.

10th April:

Great news - the gig with Bandicoot, ( the trio formed by Tim Garland after leaving the Fieldwork fold a couple of years back ), has been confirmed. Bandicoot play music and songs from various European traditions. The gig will take place at The Horse & Groom, Radford Road, Nottm. on Friday 9th May. Admission will be free, but by ticket only ( the venue have a capacity of 100, which cannot be exceeded ). As this system worked rather well for the C.D. launch gig there last summer, ( the room was full but not crammed ), the band have decided to do the same again this time. If you e-mail the band via fieldwork@fieldworkfolk.com they will post tickets to you, or reserve them for you on the door if this is preferable. Alternatively, you should be able to pick tickets up at the Irish music session in Nottingham on any of the next few Thursdays.

Hope to see you there.

Abrasha.

Meanwhile, here's a little picture of the design used for the ticket. It was designed by You Kyung Cho, incorporating Al Atkinson's artwork for the C.D. sleeve for 'Make Me One With Everything'.

10th of March:

The proposed gig at the Maze on the 2nd of April has been postponed. The organiser is still hoping to set up a monthly music event there, but it all depends on whether he can sort things out with the venue's manager. However, the proposed line up of Fieldwork and Tim garland's band Bandicoot will be appearing at the Horse and Groom on Friday the 9th of May, subject to confirmation. If you cannot wait until then, you can catch them at The Victoria Hotel in Beeston on Sunday night, (16th of March). The Victoria Hotel's also has a Beer & Music festival in July and Fieldwork will be appearing their between 1.00 and 2.00 pm on the 12th of July. Magic Car and Kelly's will be playing later on the same day - so it should be a great time with good food, drink and music.

The boys are currently working on some new materials. They are also hoping to lay down some of the current sets' un-recorded material in Nick's studio

Hope to see you soon and remember........

All you can be is thirsty in a town with no cheer.

Abrasha

Fieldwork at the Victoria Hotel, Beeston.

12th of February:

Having appeared regularly with Fieldwork in recent months, and having featured on Make Me One With Everything, Ronan O'Cualain has now joined the band as official melodeon player in residence. Come and hear his unique 'bayad' style of melodeon-playing when Fieldwork visit The Horse & Groom, Radford Road, Nottingham on Friday 28 Feb.

Abrasha

4th of January:

Happy New Year to everyone. Let's hope that somehow it remains as peaceful aspossible. 

The band had a great time at the last two gigs of 2002 - one at the regular venue of the Golden Fleece and the other at the Victoria Hotel in Beeston. The latter was a new venue for the band and they are due back there on the 16th of March. Both pubs are well worth a visit, especially when the band is playing! The band have had a break over Xmas, mainly due to Dave and family opting for the sun, sand and atmosphere of Jamaica. But they have shown me a healthy list of songs and projects that they are itching to work on. The continual flow of new ideas and material has been one of the most pleasing things over the last year, as well as the good reviews that the new CD has received. The calendar for the new year has a few gigs inked in already and a provisional one. The provisional one could be interesting if it is confirmed, as it could see Tim Garland's new band, (Bandicote), on the same bill; I believe Will was talking to Tim about the proposed set up over a mince pie and glass of wine just before Xmas - all I have had confirmed so far was that the mince pie was extremely good! If this gig is confirmed then it could be the start of the Maze being a fortnightly or monthly venue for acoustic music - more details as soon as things are confirmed. 

Finally, the band have made a video of 'July Wakes', (thanks to loads of hardwork by Nic Shepard). This should be on the site in the near future - so lookout for it.

They say that 'misery is the river of the world', let's hope there are enoughof us rowing the right way in 2003.

Abrasha

Dave in Kingston

4th of November:

Well the Band might have had a short tour of France, but, as you can see, Ihave been in absentia for more than just the summer. Not only that, but alsoproblems with www.sunfishing.co.uk. Ifyou are reading this, then either I have things sorted out, or else you havecome via our new, alternative route - www.fieldworkfolk.com.There is a 'greeting' below from the band. Hopefully, this will be a regularfeature, rather than my short, occasional missives. So what have I been up to?Well now is not necessarily the time to travel around distant family haunts, butif you wait there is never a good time and always a good reason not to. In anycase, next year might be worst, but let's pray that some sanity comes to theworld. Anyway, I have been travelling around seeing distant branches of myextended family and places that have only been mysterious and enticing names infamily lore. I remember as a youngster hearing the stories as they flowed withthe wine. Now, as I grace a much later stage of my life, I finally have someimages and stories of my own to pass on. Anyway, you haven't come hear to listento me so........

BE THERE! The band's next gig is at Carlton Folk Club (Nov 21). Whatis even better is that Dave, Patrick and William will be joined by EamonnMcCarthy and Tim Disney. The band has performed in Clubs as a five piece, butmany years ago with Tim Garland and Mic Walker. So don't miss it - this is oneto see.

........ and from the band:

"Greetings !

Those of you who attended either of the two Fieldwork gigs in Nottingham atthe beginning of the summer (the C.D.launch evening for 'Make Me One WithEverything' at The Horse & Groom and The Golden Fleece a week later) will beaware of our recent resolve and intention of involving other musicians, andartists, within the Fieldwork 'group'. Ronan O'Cualain and Tim Disney performedat both venues ; Eamonn McCarthy played at the former and contributed to therecording of the album ; Sam Proctor also appeared on the new album before histrip 'down under'. Al Atkinson provided artwork both for the album cover, thelaunch evening itself, and for other publicity. Whilst their contributions haveopened up new possibilities for the arrangement, structure and performance ofFieldwork music (and hopefully this pattern will continue) the basic nucleartrio has continued to operate, and in August played some gigs in France. Thissecond short (one week) tour in Brittany was both educative and enjoyable. Probablyevery tour ever undertaken, of whatever duration, will include smooth passagesand turbulent moments. On the positive side, we met some lovely people, playedplenty of music, had our fair share of sunshine (just the one downpour),consumed some fine Breton seafood, and met one or two potentially usefulcontacts for the future. A date for the diary is Thursday 21st November, whenFieldwork will be guests of The Carlton Folk Club (now at The Carlton Pub,Foxhill Road,Carlton)."

Abrasha.

And remember - trust everyone, but cut the cards............

3rd of August:

I have just had a call from Dave asking me to let people know that the CD isnow in the following local shops:

• FOPP, Queen Street

• Selectadisc, Market Street

• The Music Room, Mansfield Road

Otherwise, order by e-mail or contact Fieldwork , 6 Osborne Avenue,  Sherwood,Nottingham. Telephone 0115  969 1296,(£12 + £1 for carriage).

Abrasha.

14th of July:

The Band were really pleased with how the launch for the new CD, "MakeMe One With Everything". A big thank you goes out to everyone who attendedand to those who subsequently sent e-mails of appreciation and support. Patrick,Dave and William  all enjoyed the evening, especially the chance to performwith an extended live band, (Tim Disney, Eamonn McCarthy and Ronan O'Cualain,who all featured on the new CD). Tim and Ronan also joined the band at theGolden Fleece this last Friday. It was great to see so many people from the CDlaunch making a second trip out in a week.

The next dates are in France in August - no support musicians on this one. Ifyou're in Brittany at the start of August, then check the gigs page for details.

Abrasha.

Ordered your CD yet? Contact Dave either by phone or via e-mail - £12,plus postage.

19th of May:

I have just received the latest news from the band....the new album title isconfirmed as 'Make Me One With Everything' and is rapidly nearing completion -mixing and mastering are finished, and pressing and printing are due to beginwithin a week or two. They have confirmed that the launch party/gig has beenconfirmed and will take place on Friday the 5th of July at the Horse &Groom, Radford Road Nottingham, (8.30 till 11.00pm). Admission is FREE, but byticket only (numbers are limited), so phone Dave on 0115 9691296to book one now.The evening will include a live performance of all the new material, plusI imagine a few old favourites, and will feature the guest musicians who havecontributed to the new CD - Tim Disney on harmonica, Eamonn McCarthy on fluteand whistle, Ronan O'Cualain on dirty low-down-bayad-box melodeon, and SamProctor on fiddle. Nick, who has recorded and engineered the CD will be theredoing his usual magic behind the mixing desk - a really big congratulations toNick's partner Jo, who gave birth to Mary Eleanor last Saturday morning, (11th).

Make sure you book that ticket - it should be a cracking night!

Abrasha 

12th of May:

"Make Me One With Everything"

The band tell me that the above is the main contender for the new CD's title.The final mixes are being agreed this week, probably over a beer! The launch isstill on for July, so phone Dave for a free ticket.

Abrasha

19th of April:

BUY ONE - GET ONE FREE!

I think the boys must have been doing the supermarket shopping! They havejust been on the phone to me as they travel across to The Brewtown Folk Club fora gig. Anyone wishing to buy either of the first two Fieldwork CD's can get theother one free of charge!  Yes, that means 'Rains of Spring' AND 'FromHumdrum to Tongue Drum' for an astonishing ten pounds only! I can hear youthinking, 'if only I had waited a year or two'. If you want to take advantage ofthis offer, either go to Gigs and seeif you can catch up with band or contact them on 0115 969 1296. They have alsotold me that the 'official' launch of the CD is likely to be the 5th of July atthe Horse and Groom on Radford Road, Nottingham - but I will get that confirmedas soon as possible. I wonder what offers they have in mind for that!

Abrasha

18th of April:

I have just had Dave on the phone with the updated gig list, which includessome dates for their return visit to France at the start of August, (see gigspage for details). The really good news is that the recording is over and themixing of the new CD starts on Saturday. The band seems really pleased with theresults so far and they are intending to have it ready for release at the startof June. They tell me that they are planning to hold a release gig - I will postdetails as soon as they let me know.

Abrasha

17th of March:

This has been a hectic year. I had hoped to redo the whole web site, butevents have overtaken everything. I have had a few months off travelling aroundseeing some old friends and relations in the east. It's never too early to visitloved ones and old haunts, especially when you get to my age. Anyway, enough ofme, maybe I will get round to telling my story sometime, or else the band willhave to tell it for me. What have the band been up to? Well they have had afairly easy time of it gig wise, apart from two consecutive days at the start ofFebruary when they appeared at two venues for the first time; one was NorthwichFolk Club and the other was the Queen's Head in Belper. They enjoyed both nightsand look forward to playing at both venues again. They have spent the rest ofthe time putting their energy into a new CD. Title as yet unknown, but twelvetracks are down with just a few more bits and pieces to put on them before themixing begins. The recording has been done at Nick's, the 'fourth' member of theband who does all the magic behind the desk when they play out with full PA.They tell me that it has been a different experience yet again, with a newengineer and new studio, but with the advantage that Nick knows the sound andmusic almost as well as the band. It was the latter which tipped the balancewhen deciding whether to use Nick's or to go back to Vaughan at Subway Studio,where the band had a great time recording The Rains of Spring. I have heard afew rough mixes and it sounds great. They have also invited some friends to helpout - if you listen carefully you might hear the rain stick they let me 'play'when I popped over to see how they were doing, (that's if they don't cut itout!). They are hoping to wrap up the recording side in the near future, thenthe fun of mixing takes over. Their plan is to have it ready for June when theyare due to play at Grove near Oxford in a benefit organised by 'Folk againstMS'. They are due over in Brittany again at the start of August, where they hopeto once again boost their CD sales. 

Dave, Patrick and Nick in the studio, (Will behind the camera)

If you want notification of when the CD is ready then drop us an e-mail. Even better, if you have an idea for a title then e-mail it to us - if we use it then we will send you a free CD. (fieldwork@fieldworkfolk.com)

If I get rid of the devils, the angels might leave as well.

Abrasha.

14th of January:

A Happy New Year to everyone. Only a quick note, despite the time since Ilast wrote anything. The band have told me that they will definitely be in thestudio this month. They are sounding more positive than ever and are reallylooking forward to creating a new CD for the early part of this year. I shouldsee them later this week for the first time this year, so I will get a fullupdate and pass on some more information.

Don't eat all the fishes.

Abrasha.

6th of November:

A small bird alighted in the lime tree beside my veranda yesterday, and sungforth two interesting pieces of news.

Firstly, he (my little feathered friend) was not the only creature to haveflown onto these shores recently - William has returned from his visit to China,in time for next week's gig in Nottingham. And secondly, the Fieldwork boys areapparently planning a trip to the recording studio later this month, to begintracks for another long-playing record.

Having thus brightened my otherwise gloomy morning with his cheeryannouncements, the little fellow then hopped to the uppermost branches, and tookoff into the sun bright air .

May your windmill never be lazy

Abrasha

18th of September:

Finally received my postcard from the band in Brittany - apparently all went well. Thanks go to all those people who have purchased 'The Rains Of Spring' - the lads sold quite a few copies over there in France. Now they're back in the damp, chilly English autumn, apparently already scheming to get across there next summer on a return visit. William's off on holiday next month (October) so it's time for a breather - look out for more Fieldwork gigs in November and December. 

A toute a l'heure  

Abrasha

12th of September:

The band have told me that they had a great time in France. I am still waiting for some more details and will post them on the web site, along with any other pictures. They tell me that they have been asked back and are already looking forward to the return trip.

9th of July 2001:

Some good reviews for 'The Rains of Spring' have been coming in. Not least the one that appeared in Folk Roots by Simon Jones, (see review page for this and other reviews). Gigs have been going well and there is almost enough new material for another album and new ideas are still being worked on! Perhaps a few Breton tunes will come out of the trip to Brittany at the end of August. Dave phone me up last week at the start of a band practice to say that ex-Fieldwork member Tim had become a father - congratulations to him and Mary and their new daughter. 

'Refugees from the law of averages'

Abrasha

30th May 2001:

The reduced line up has had a number of outings so far; the comments that have been reported back to me have been quite promising. Top of the list is the feedback on the new material that is appearing in the set - all very promising. Some people have drawn a connection to some of the early Fieldwork material, with its simple, interesting and cutting arrangements. I am told that there is more being thought about and worked on. Above all else, the band seem to be relishing working on the new material. If you haven't caught the new line up, then check the gig guide to see when they are next playing near you - and let them know what you think.

Two of the gigs in August are in Brittany. The band are hoping that they can arrange a longer trip next year. The third gig currently in August also has a French flavour, well Ashby de la Zouch sounds French!

'Leave your nightmares at the door and tango till you're sore'

Abrasha

24th February 2001:

Look out for the April issue of Traditional Music Maker, which is due to include a feature on Fieldwork, (providing  they believe what I told them about the band!), and a review of "The Rains of Spring". April dates include a first appearance at The Musician in Leicester and a return to Carlton Folk Club, (see Gigs page for more details). The new slim-line Fieldwork, (including a lower average height), has been working on some new material, which will feature in these forthcoming gigs. I have managed to sneak a preview and there are plenty of fresh ideas flying about the rehearsal room. 

Just remember - sleep faster, we need the pillows!

Abrasha

26th January 2001:

Hmmm. Apologies to anyone who has been trying to get at the Fieldwork site over the last couple of weeks. The site is currently hosted by totalserve, who have recently been taken over. This normally should not be a problem, except they decided to upgrade / change all their servers. This first of all meant that their web services were unavailable; it then transpired that they were not going to move any of the web sites that they had been hosting; if this was not bad enough, I then had to reset the account to actually have the web space available to re-load the web site. Arragh! No wonder the band left it to me, while they went off playing music. I have had more fun trying to fix a tractor in poor dawn light as a cold wind blows off the black sea.... but that's a story for another time. Hopefully, all the necessary names will have filtered through the system by tomorrow afternoon and I will finish re-loading the site and someone will be reading this.

This new site is hopefully the start of a complete re-vamp. It will be a gradual progress. First I, (on behalf of the band), intend to add some more photos and concentrate on the information on the site. Expect to see some tracks available for download. The band have had one or two of the older cassettes put onto CD - hopefully they will either appear as limited, mail-order or as downloadable from this site.... they are still mulling over it.

Hope you agree the new site is better.

Abrasha

2nd January 2001:

Seasonal humbugs, happy New Year, etc.

Dave, with the help of Vaughan, spent this afternoon remixing The Berberana Riff, (track from the new album). They will probably use one of the remixes as a backing track for live performances.

Following Tim's decision to quit the band, it seems probable that the three January gigs will be the last as a quartet. The remaining threesome, however, are positive about adjusting, rehearsing and playing on. Onwards and upwards!

Sources close to the band suggest that Tim's imminent departure is due to the relentless pressure brought on by constant touring / rehearsing / drinking / drugs etc, etc. There is also a rumour that he is to become a father in the summer, (so that's what he managed to do on the rare hours spent at home).

Oh yes - the band tells me that the new album's out. Virgin, Selectadisc, Dave Mann and Hobgoblin, (bless 'em all), are stocking it. Better still go and see them and get one off them at one of the gigs.

Abrasha.