Update #3

NOS Alive festival in Lisbon, Portugal which four of us are going to in July is announcing more acts.  Most of them I haven’t heard of, which might be because they are local acts.  Of interest:

·         The Chemical Brothers

·         Thom Yorke

·         Smashing Pumpkins

I saw The Chemical Brothers supporting Oasis in 1996 at Knebworth but that was outside in the daytime which is probably not the best setting for them.  I would sooner see Radiohead than their singer playing his 2^nd rate Autechre retreads but might be better than I expect.  Ruth really likes Smashing Pumpkins and they have got some good tunes though I find them a bit pretentious. Billy Corgan did tour with New Order and called them our Beatles so I am warming to him.

Very sad that Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks died last week.  Great band and What Do I Get? Is one of my favourite songs and the soundtrack for most of my relationships.

Ears still haven’t recovered from David Holmes last weekend.

Also been told off by Ruth for discussing personal things in the Blog.  I'm a bit torn about this but will respect her wishes as the wrath of Ruthie is something to behold.  Will get admonished for that comment now.