we got yer back, mun.

Just £10 Llanelli Dollars gets you this felt feel broon underdog logo on a khaki/mustard (?) tee.
Available now @ chesswithdeath tees.

Why not, you'll be dead before you know it and there aint no tees in purgatory.

for the love of Richard Nixon

UNDERDOG SESSIONS

Fish Lovin' Pink Penquins and Calsonic Socialites

Thanks to all who came and made Friday's Gig at The Calsonic Club so successful.
The daunting space which greeted us was packed by the end of the night and those in attendance witnessed the cream of Llanelli talent, which merged the legendary soothing laments of The Hepburns with Sierra Alpha's searing sonic melodies. The evening, kicked off by an acoustic set of oddities by Fosta ended in a crescendo of pop perkiness by The Mams. All in all an evening which will live long in the memory.

For future line-ups watch this space or go to underdog sessions.

If you are in a band and are interested in featuring in one of the gigs or you are a venue interested in hosting an underdog session please contact - chesswithdeath@gmail.com

all photo's courtesy of Mark Foster.

Rumours that Gary and Taff have been added to the bill...

have been very greatly exaggerated.

One day to go to the Brian Potter-esque music extravaganza that is Fosta, Sierra Alpha, The Hepburns and The Mams at the "legendary" Calsonic (Morris Motors) Club, Llanelli.
Its £3 at the door - (arrive early to avoid being at home any longer than you have to) - I make that £1 a band, plus a cheeky wink in Fosta's direction.

Listen out for some sweet sounds from underdog sessions on the decks too - the perfect full bodied merlot to accompany the live meaty musical feast.

A big "We are not worthy" goes to - Chantelle Rees for great column inches in today's Llan Star which could easily have been used for another desperate plea from local residents to keep the Scarlets playing at Stradey or for more poems bemoaning the lack of shoe shops* in the town centre (12 at the last count). Pints will be forcoming!

So in three, bring it on - Friday night, Joio indeed.

*for shoe shops read "any shops".

Cack-Hand of my Fathers

Tom, Tom, Tom, Tom, Tom - highlight of the Calzaghe v Hopkins showdown in Vegas at the weekend was Sir Uncle Tom's total balls-up of the Welsh National anthem. It really was worth setting the alarm for, perhaps more than the fight itself. Talk about making it up as you go along. He thought he could easily fool us with a well placed cloud of vowels but alas it was not to be!
I think all that fake tan has finally done for his brain. I was embarrassed both for him and for Wales - not that the Yanks noticed mind!

That said, at least he's still got the accent after all these years of being over there - Zeta Jones has only been there two minutes and sounds like she was raised in the back of a Starbucks in the Hollywood hills. Idiot.

Woo Hoo P.O. Blue!

Late Beach Boy Dennis Wilson's legendary solo album Pacific Ocean Blue is beloved by those who've waded in its grandiose psych-soul... and all but unknown to those who haven't. The album's been out of print for over 10 years, rendering the audience for this forgotten gem smaller and smaller. But after all that time spent out to sea, Pacific Ocean Blue will come crashing back to shore May 13 as a two CD set from Caribou/Epic/Legacy and a double LP vinyl version from the Sundazed label.

LINK

Lets not Lose The Point

"The Point is under threat of closure due to impending court action by Cardiff Council over noise emitting from the venue and disturbing some of our new neighbours.

Whilst we are doing everything we can to resolve the issue, we do need you to register your support for this great venue and keep live music alive in Cardiff - and maybe politicians and the Council will take notice and work with us to get it fixed. "

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/thepoint/

http://www.thepointcardiffbay.com/