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Photos from the last engine room

Yes, it's official! The Smokestacks will be playing some time in the early afternoon on August 7th on the main stage. For full gig listings go to the website

We have just confirmed with Roger the Dodger of The Engine Room that we will be headlining a Unity Day fundraiser at The Fenton on June 18th.

Rumour has it that support slots will be filled by The Nervous Shakedown and MILF.

We will be playing the Roscoe for the first time and need a MINIMUM of 10 paying punters to get any money at all for our troubles. Please come along and lend your support. We shall be playing on the same bill as Trans Electret and Keith.

£3 Entry

Berretta offer an interesting concoction of styles in their music. I am at first cynical regarding the use of drum loops via a mini disc but it works. Boldly continuing their existence despite lessening their line up I am glad to be listening to their enticing songs whilst supping on my bitter nervously awaiting our set. It being Friday 13th and all, gremlins have conspired to make sure my amplifier has thrown a wobbly but superstitiously and thankfully I have brought two with me! This is good for Berretta who I said could use our amps and I am happy to report the equipment does not let them down as their set goes down well – nice people too.....