Why are people so fucking rude

We played in Nottingham last night at the rather lovely Crocus Cafe in Lenton. Strange location but a great vibe inside.

When we got there, the place was rammed, mainly with students so we though a good crowd would hang about. The second act on had obviously bought a few more with them but suprise suprise, the band and most of their follows fucked off after they had played. So we didn't go on late, about 9.30pm and you'd think students would hang about till the place shut at 10pm. But oh no, we were left playing to about 15 people!

Why am I bothered after 8 years of playing. I know that bands bugger off when they have played and I should be used to it. It still pisses me off though as we're far too good to be treated like that. Add to the fact that 3 girls sat right at the front talking the whole way through which winds me up. They could have moved to the back if they wanted to talk. It was the age old thing of they talk loud in the loud bits and then are very loud when we get to a delicate bit of a song. This just didn't happen to is the USA. At the gigs intheir coffee shops, people actually listen because they've gone there to listen to the music.

We'll end up playing at the Crocus again I think but in an earlier slot when people are there. They'll probably be talking still but at least we will have someone to play to!

ON a different note, my new bike has arrived. Its sitting int he study looking brand new and ultra clean. Its screaming to be ridden! Hopefully this weekends weather will hold off and I can get oout for an hour. Riding my bike is the only time I can clear my head and forget all the shit I need to forget. And boy do I need that at the moment!

Looking forward to the Malt Cross gig on the 8th December. Its a great venue and the sound was very good last time we played there. Lets hope there are a few in.

Take care out there, its a cruel world sometimes.

S