I'm reminded of my first Whitby, a massive one year ago, where I hid behind
Friday was mostly spent travelling, then on arriving at the lovely flat so ably organised by
I don't go for the bands (on the whole, but...)
Zombina and the Skeletones: Enjoyable as ever - they're not really my kind of thing when all is said and done and they did seem a little bit lost on a huge stage (compared to previously seeing them in York and London) but top marks.
Earth Loop Recall: I had been warned off, so didn't actually bother listening to them... socialised instead.
The Damned: Started off great, got my attention, seemed to be having fun. Then they kept going, and going, and going, and going... it was an endurance competition between them still playing and my feet (in new boots) giving up. My feet won - just. This meant they just beat
Saturday was lunch in the Shepherd's Purse with the York massive
Saturday night was new skirt and plain top, and hair which had been crimped for the first time. It was almost a mohawk but there was a lack of hair spray. Juliet came to the rescue in great style! Bit later to the Spa, where the usual suspects were in evidence, and even
Libitina: Missed them
The Dream Disciples: Despite not knowing a lot of their stuff, I did enjoy it.
The Mission: (or "Wayne Hussey and Friends" as opposed to last Whitby's "Wayne Hussey without Friends"). I only caught the last half of the set having been chatting in the other room, but he knows his audience, and it was enjoyable enough. One cad next to me kept calling out suggestions for Sisters' tracks.
Sunday started slightly earlier than Saturday did, with a visit to
Monday morning started too early, and Monday ended with Macbeth at the RSC. This was entertaining, interesting, and delivered at extemely high speed by a compentent cast - though some seemed to be a bit embarrassed by the lines they were delivering (certainly true of the mumbling witches). Surely a bad career choice...
I've probably missed stuff...