// New November shows added! Playing Every Wednesday!
We are excited to announce a series of live shows across the South. We're really sorry for those in the States and up north for our lack of commitment to you. We do still love you very much indeedy and will be coming to play near you when the new album is finished. For now, we're road-testing new songs and warming up for the massive TWO Christmas Xtravaganza shows, the highlight of our year!

WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER - THE BROOK, SOUTHAMPTON (SUPPORTING BEN'S BROTHER!!!!, FULL BAND)
> This gig is going to be amazing. I love Ben's Brother so so much. Last time we played with them it was the best gig we've ever played so we're excited about seeing Jamie again and rocking 'The Brook' stage. Tickets are £14 and we have them. All you need to do is email me and I'll arrange you tickets.....

WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - THE RAILWAY, WINCHESTER (FULL BAND HEADLINER)
> This gig is a bargain at £4.50 with the flyer that is on our myspace. We're going to be roadtesting the new album material and pretty much rocking out in the legendary Winchester venue. Please come along. We're onstage at 10pm. Simply print off the flyer from our myspace and away you go....

WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER - THE SOUL CELLAR, SOUTHAMPTON (SOLO - BRAND NEW SONGS SET)
> I will be playing one old song, and the rest will be all new brand spanking new material, live for the first time. I'm onstage at 9.30pm I think so come along and have a coke, frazzles and/or a beer with me.

SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER - THE TALKING HEADS, SOUTHAMPTON
> This is our Xtravaganza warm-up show. I don't know many details about it yet, but we will be playing new songs to choose for our Xmas shows.

WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - THE BROOK, SOUTHAMPTON
> This will also be an awesome night. Our management 'C Management' are putting on a massive showcase of talent at 'The Brook' and we've been invited to play.
Tickets are £8, and we're playing alongside great acts including 10p short, The Melodramas and The Queue. If you want a ticket, get in contact.

THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER - THE WINCHESTER, BOURNEMOUTH
> Back to Bournemouth for this one off special. The band will be playing new songs and old at this cool venue. Entry price is pretty cheap so pop along, see the sea and buy a stick of rock. Or a Malibu and coke.

// Xmas Xtravaganza Seven News (Yes, Dad will be singing again!)

FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2009, THE TALKING HEADS, SOUTHAMPTON

For the 7th Xtravaganza we're pulling out all the stops to make it an amazing show for you guys. Marie will be back for the Southampton show (hopefully with her red shoes) and we're playing some EPIC songs this year handpicked by the band - including classic Christmas covers and some major surprises. This show includes a 1.5 hour show by us which includes special guests (including my Dad!) and amazing handpicked support acts. So a lot of handpicking! We have loads to celebrate this year and it's going to be amazing when all 7 of us take to the stage again! Tickets have already started selling via Ticketmaster, Ticketweb and the Southampton Guildhall. Get yours today by calling 02380 632601 or email us (we'll have tickets by Monday!). Support comes from THE WARM, THE RESERVOIRS, THE REBS, SUMMERS & RAYGUN LOOK REAL ENOUGH. Doors open at 7pm with 'Summers' opening the show at 7.30pm. The venue is 14+

FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2009, THE STAR, GUILDFORD

A return to my hometown (coincidentally where the very first Xmas Xtravaganza originated!). This will be another opportunity to see the set, and in a more intimate surrounding (the venue is half the size of the Talking Heads!). Tickets for this show will be onsale mid-Nov and I'll keep you posted on when they're ready!

// Live from the U.S.A. CD - Buy your copy now!!

The launch night on the 25th of September for our new LIMITED EDITION CD 'Live from the USA' was a massive success and a massive thank you for those who came along. It was def the hottest gig I've been to in all my days. The highlight for me was in 'Strobe Light' when everyone sat on the floor. Everyone looked like midgets. There is some footage of new songs 'Lifeboat' and 'Strobe Light' on you tube. See them HERE & HERE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trFjEIbNHMg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpAfBVkpN7w

The set list was:
FIRELIGHTER
THE WORLD STILL TURNS
LIFEBOAT
SET IN STONE
SAVE MY SOUL
A HEAVEN TO BELIEVE IN
RIGHT TIME / WRONG TIME
LET THIS BE RIGHT
HOWITZER
STROBE LIGHT (SOLO)
TOO MANY BORDERS
ALL STATIONS

You can buy a copy of the CD, which features 6 exclusive bonus live tracks by emailing us. The Paypal is down at the moment for some random reason!

// In the Studio

Boyd and Andy are in the studio today laying down the drums today while I celebrate my birthday. The tracks are sounding so exciting and I can't wait for you all to hear it. Our first proper full on album. Woo!!!!! Andy finished a demo of new song 'Stand in front of the tank', a song which I didn't think he would like - he cracked on with it and it sounds cashback! Madly exciting!

Lots of Love, Ben x x x