Category Archives: Gigs

A Few Dates…..

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mark Ayling

March 2013 Fri 1st EDINBURGH Forest cafe with Breagh Cuinn and Brian Curran 7PM FREE ENTRY Sat 2nd YORK Fulford Arms with Stolen Embers 8PM FREE ENTRY Sun 3rd BRADFORD 1 in 12 This is still to be confirmed Mon … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark Ayling

Looking back at 2012, I’m grateful to have been invited to play some really enjoyable gigs.  I’ve loved them all but personal highlights are (in no particular order); -Playing support to 999 at Drummonds which was good fun. -Playing off … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Gigs…..

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mark Ayling

OCTOBER 3rd – Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge with Brian Curran & Cayn White 5th – L’Île Aux Trésors, Liege, Belgium with Brian Curran 6th – Crowbar, Groningen, Netherlands with Brian Curran 7th – Rehearsal Space gig TBC Berlin, Germany … Continue reading →

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Pay To Play…..

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mark Ayling

There’s been a lot of talk in Glasgow recently regarding bands being made to ‘Pay To Play’ gigs.  A couple of the promoters that were targeted were NOT actually making bands pay them money to get a gig. The deal … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Gigs…..

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Mark Ayling

28/29th July –  Fox & Goose, HEBDEN BRIDGE Punx Picnic (with The Mob, The System, Autonomads, Total Bloody Chaos, Lowlife UK, Captain Hotknives + More) 31st July –  Milo Bar, LEEDS TBC 11 August –  Harbour Lights, PETERHEAD TBC More … Continue reading →

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The Fear….

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Mark Ayling

There is a fear that grips me when someone else posts up a video of me somewhere on the internet. I’m not sure why, maybe it’s a deep-rooted insecurity? Maybe I’m paranoid about sounding shit? Maybe it’s just vanity? Hard … Continue reading →

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The Choice…..

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Mark Ayling

It seems that people have a choice these days, with regard to which band they go and see playing live.  I’m not talking about choosing between your favourite band that you’ve seen a million times, or that other band that … Continue reading →

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Maximum Rock & Roll Interview

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mark Ayling

Here is a copy of the never-to-be-seen MRR interview as, apparently, MRR is a punk magazine so therefore isn’t interested in acoustic music (punk or otherwise). Thanks to Rags for taking the time to ask the questions. Firstly, for those … Continue reading →

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Raise Your Banners, Bradford

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Mark Ayling

What a weekend that was!!  Bloody fantastic!!  The gig was great, all the other artists were really friendly, I met some lovely people and it was well worth the 14 hour round-trip in the howling gales & pouring rain.  I’d do it all … Continue reading →

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First Gig…..

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mark Ayling

So, that’s my first gig out of the way, it was great to play with Proud City Fathers.  It seemed to go well and the crowd were very kind and supportive, but I guess the video will give a more … Continue reading →

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