Oops, almost missed this. Trans Am’s UK tour dates:

Mon April 26 - Nottingham - Social
Tue April 27 - Newcastle - The Cumberland Arms
Wed April 28 - Glasgow - King Tuts
Thu April 29 - Edinburgh - Venue
Fri April 30 - Aberdeen - Drummonds Triptych event
Sat May 1 - Leeds - Brudenell Social Club
Sun May 2 - Oxford - Wheatsheaf

No wonder some bands complain about how touring in the UK is expensive…..

Been waiting for this to happen for a good while now. Here’s the announcement via the Dischord mailing list:

Fugazi bass player, Joe Lally, has announced the launch of a new website to sell CDs of the first of the many live recordings Fugazi has collected over the band’s 15+ year career. The website can be found by going to:

http://www.fugaziliveseries.com

PLEASE NOTE that while the Fugazi Live website is an official site run by the band, it is NOT a part of the regular Dischord.com webstore. Orders can ONLY be processed at http://www.fugaziliveseries.com. You may contact <info.fuglive@earthlink.net> with any questions or orders.

Now, here is a description of the Fugazi “Live” site from the band:

“For many years, Fugazi has made a point of taping our live shows. We started out using a simple cassette recorder, moved on to a digital audio tape recorder (DAT) and finally just burned straight on to CDs. Our past attempts at releasing a definitive live show proved fruitless as we could never settle on performances we all felt represented the band at it’s best. Instead it was decided that some day we would try to find an easy way to make as many of the tapes available to people as we could.”
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Hmmm, I don’t know what cross-references / checks they applied when searching for likely candidates for this role in order for it to end up in my Inbox. Probably none:

Hello,
I am not sure if this role will be for you but I was curious if may be able to help?
I am currently looking for a Naval Manager (Ship Construction) to work for a Leading Defence Company based on the South Coast. This is a Permanent role with a salary range of £24-29K depending on experience. Please see the job spec below and if the role is of interest respond by e-mail with an updated copy of your CV. If you know anyone who may be interested in the role please pass on my details.
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Mclusky - “The Difference Between Me and You Is That I’m Not On Fire”

Best thing I’ve heard so far this year. They’re from Wales and have been stamped with the Albini seal of approval, so you know it’s all good. Also, they’re touring near you soon:

April
24 Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
25 Exeter, The Cavern
27 Glasgow, King Tuts
28 Manchester, Roadhouse
29 Preston, The Mill
30 Birmingham, Acadamy

May
1 Leeds, Joseph Wells
3 Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
4 Oxford, The Zodiac
5 Brighton, Concorde2
6 London, The Garage