Category Archives: Edinburgh Fringe

God I have no idea what day it is. People complain about that ground hog day feeling during the festival and I had a severe case of that today. I’m happy going home early and not having the daily distraction … Continue reading →

Made up two CDs as I didn’t want a repeat of yesterdays life ebbing music at the Lizard Lounge. I wrote a Complaint to Three Weeks but won’t hold my breath waiting for a reply. Went out on the Royal … Continue reading →

Huggers got a bad review and knew people would know. Everyone gets the three weeks emails and we all read the bad reviews. Rather than hide and cry about it I went on the royal giving out hugs. Loads of … Continue reading →

Huggers was a bit flat again. Not sure if the audience fully get what we’re doing or what they’re expecting. However the solo show was good fun and pick of the Fringe went OK. It’s now a week in and … Continue reading →

Was going to go in early but didn’t bother because it was raining fairly heavily. I microwaved a ready meal of mince and tatties which I got for 15p in the whoopsie section of Sainsburys. I got a text from … Continue reading →

In a shameless attempt to cash in on Kunt and the Gangs notoriety and try and get a nomination for the Malcolm Hardee Cunning Stunt award I have started Pool Cue Gate where I try to get as many acts … Continue reading →

Today was a strange day. In light of the riots in England there was a subdued atmosphere. Purely by chance I decided to fashion a cardboard box into a sign and wrote the words “free hug” on it. It was … Continue reading →

I had to leave early because there were sound problems and someone keeps stacking up the chairs. Bet you don’t get this shy at the the presence grand. Did some fliering and the Huggers gig was great fun as always. … Continue reading →

Got up a bit bleary this morning and didn’t ache which was a good thing. Even though I go to bed early I have a habit of staying up till 2am doing stuff like writing, listening to music and watching … Continue reading →

Got up early to discover various emails from people having problems with the City Cafe. Why did I agree to be room manager? The last time I was an assistant manager I was put on report for going AWOL. Being … Continue reading →