What a weekend. Stayed in on Friday night and had a really nice chilled evening. Saturday I worked then went to set up for the Dalmatian Kebab gig happening later that evening. 3pm meet up time - really early but we all…
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What a weekend
Anatomy of Matt Da CongaAnatomy of Matt Da Conga Originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Testing a new blogging system called flickr. Let's see what happens.
The Haggis HornsThe Haggis Horns down at The Late Lounge last night were Awesome. Great set up - brass lead 7 piece, backed up by a great rhythm section. The percussionist had a very desirable rig! Congas, cow bells, timbale, symbols…
- Good night at Doctor Wu's last night with Brett and Neil
Good night at Doctor Wu's last night with Brett and Neil. Had a keyboard players join us and a female singer stole the show! She was ace. Looking forward to tonight in a big way. The Haggis Horns at playing at The Late…
- Thanks to everyone.
Thanks to everyone who responded to the "are you in Leeds" request.. Luckily, someone has offered to go into Knock on Wood and pick me up a new skin. So - if you are in Leeds, I'll be playing at Dr. Wu's tonight with…
- Big old favour to ask.
I've got a massive favor to ask if anyone I know is going into Leeds today.. please drop me a line and let me know. I've got a gig tonight in Leeds and I've split a bongo skin. Arrgh.
- What a week it's been
What a week it's been. Last weekend I took part in a superb night - The JFK Experience at the Late Lounge, Bar Med. What a night. DJ Johnnie Fredericks mixed up the vinyl whilst Ben Lacey (sax) Al Smyth (guitar) Me…
- Project C-90!
Project C-90! Remember when all your music was on tapes? (well - the stuff that wasn't on record). Listening to the UK top 40 on a Sunday pressing record on the old tape deck was a national institution! I can't remember…
The Blues Bar PantoTonight should also be fun - it's the very first Blues Bar Panto - Not safe for kids I've been warned, so, we have got a babysitter and are really looking forward to it! All the staff and regs from said drinking parlor…
- Not much to report
Not much to report. fairly busy in the run up to Xmas. Playing at Cardinal Sins tonight. Even though posters say "Matt La Congo" I can assure you, it is me, suffering a typo and not an imposter.
The Complete Stone RosesFriday night I went to see the Complete Stone Roses, supported by Juma, afterpartied by this man: Clint Boon who had the legendary Manchester band "Inspiral Carpets" What an ace night it was. The Complete Stone Roses, I…
Scapegoat KellyHad a top night out last night - went to see Scapegoat Kelly at Bar Med (or Skateboard Jelly as they were calling themselves last night). I think I've mentioned on DragonDrop before that they are one of my fave bands in…
- Cool weekend
Cool weekend.. played with Dalmatian Kebab at Bar Med VIP lounge on Saturday night for the first ever "The Late Lounge" - great night. Cool laid back atmosphere, nice people, great vibe. Looks like this night has…
- What a party last night was
What a party last night was. Incredible fun. Hats off to everyone who came in fancy dress. Photo's to follow. In the mean time - check this out - it's a new concept for composing digital music.. the quicktime movie is…
- What a fantastic night I had last night
What a fantastic night I had last night. Started out by doing a gig at Dr. Wu's (community). There was an unexpected warm up act in the shape of a folksy / bragg / Dylan esque acoustic artist - Roger Davies . After…