[kj] Dublin

[gathering@misera.net]

Finally got some time to write (not very much probably) about the Dublin 
gig last Tuesday.  Well, what a disappointment! Not the band's fault, but 
fucking hell I woulda went somewhere else had I known. First up, arsehole 
doorman tells me they're on at 9:45/10:00... I get there about 9:30 to find 
'em on the fourth song! FUCK! So in we go as sharpish as I'm ever likely to 
be... and into the hall... seems like everyone's just sorta standing 
staring at 'em like they don't really understand. Weird atmosphere... 
really seemed like most people weren't fans and were just checking 'em out. 
Even more weird, it was possible to just walk right to the front... no 
pushing, shoving, squeezing between... just a gentle stroll. Things did 
warm up slightly with Wardance and some folk did start getting into it, 
though it's gotta be said, the arsehole quota was way higher than normal. 
There were a few taunting the band, pulling out leads, the odd glass 
getting thrown on the stage... just a bunch of fucking cretins really. One 
guy stood right in front of Raven trying to take a photo of Jaz and got 
butted off the stage for his trouble by the bassman... a quick lesson in 
manners! The set was the same as usual other than the fact there was no 
encore... I can only assume they thought "fuck it, the cunts don't deserve 
it"... which was really sickening for me... I'd been holding out for Follow 
The Leaders at least, since they were the victim of the pish curfew at 
Glasgow and had to stop. But no... by missing the start, and then no 
encore, I got an even shorter gig! The gods were definitely against me! The 
band sounded great, but I hope this isn't my last Joke gig for a while... I 
need more and better!   Ha, anyone heard anything about more UK dates?!

Dave