One English Pound's mid-World Cup weekend..

Quick update of life within One English Pound. Thanks to everyone who came down to the Manchester gig at the Factory last Saturday. We'll be looking at another in the not too distant future so we'll try to give you all as much notice as possible.

Anyone who has followed our gig list over the past few months can see that our most common haunts seem to be Preston and Leeds. And the Toytown Express is on the march again next weekend as we hit both cities on consecutive nights.

Firstly, Friday night is England v Algeria, get your football fix, then plan the rest of your weekend around us!

Saturday 19th June we play a night called Grain Division in Leeds bar Carpe Diem. A host of other quirkily named bands are on including The Yalla Yallas, Pet Accessories and Ski Bunny.

Here's the link if you want more info...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=105152286199606&ref=ts

Then on Sunday, we are delighted to say that we are playing Preston's premier music festival, Glastonferret. If you've been before, then we'll see you there, if you've not been, then you should. Rain or shine it gives you an authentic festival experience within walking/driving distance of your sofa.

It is important that you know we have a daytime slot and will take to the stage at 3pm.

There is more info here..

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=13826989134&ref=ts

We've new songs coming along nicely so make us feel at home and we may just give 'em a go.

See you next weekend.

Radio Interviews and Secret Locations

First and foremost it would be rude not to give you a brief report of our gig in Sheffield. West Street Live is an enjoyable and lovely venue. I personally enjoyed the set by Chloe-Jade Simmons. I also enjoyed the bands discussion to plan a national pinball machine syndicate competition. Last man standing wins, simple. We also played with our food.......



Yesterday was the beginning of a busy week and we made our way to a secret location for a radio interview. I was equipped with a Sat Nav device and Russ was equipped with Jonny Swift as a map reader and a promise of "I know how to get there." We later found out when Dan received a phone call from Jonny, that Jonny knew how to get to the town and not the building.

Russ and Jonny think on their feet and get directions from a passer by. At that time I phoned Russ for an update so this left Jonny to gather the directions. Following the directions from the passer by, Russ and Jonny made progress until the directions ran out. The directions ran out because Jonny stopped listening to the directions because he didn't think the directions would work that far. Luckily the same passer by was still around and we were a band again at the secret location.

We chatted and Dan performed with Jonny backing. It was a good experience.



The busy week continues tomorrow with a gig at Milo in Leeds. It's free so come out for some midweek relaxation. The week ends with a Preston double, playing Friday evening at the Continental Beer Festival and Saturday evening at a venue that will be announced when we can.

I like being in a busy band, it beats reality!

Andy

Big decision to be made....

If you don't know the importance of Thursday 6th May, then you are living in a land where you probably won't be able to read this as you don't have a supply of electricity. What is your decision going to be? I hope it is something along the lines of....."Yes, I will go to Sheffield to a pub called West Street Live and hang around long enough to watch our first gig in steel city."

That isn't the only decision that has to be made. There will be decisions to be made on these dates also,

Monday 10th May - Listen to One English Pound talk and potentially play a tune or two on BBC Radio Lancashire. There will be no fee if you wish to listen to this.

Wednesday 12th May - Watch One English Pound play at Milo in Leeds. Entry for this will cost you nothing.

Friday 14th May - Watch One English Pound play at the Continental Beer Festival in Preston. Another freebie!

Saturday 15th May - Something is happening and details will be announced in due course.

Sunday 30th May - Quiz yourself, treat yourself to some fine grub, and watch One English Pound at The Well in Leeds. Again, you do not have to exchange any of your hard earned cash for these luxuries.

I personally vote that each one of these evenings will be highly entertaining and you'll certainly be getting your pennies worth. I hope you vote the same and join us.

See you soon
Andy