OUTSIDER ISSUE 2 LAUNCH GIG WITH VIRUS

Virus played a stonking set at the Cheese and Grain in Frome on Saturday night. They were supporting that geezer Jah Wobble. I made it up there with the poet Ben AKA Miscellaneous Sniff. Jaz Wiseman with Virus had done the design work on Issue 2 so it was only right I handed him the finished article.

Virus kicked off the night, the current line up is something to behold and combined with the excellent sound at the venue made for a great set. Every song was top notch and the Ska track they did was really great fun and a lot of the audience had some serious dancing to that one. Virus are one of those bands that can write really good tunes and also tackle serious issues in their lyrics at the same time.  The set was over way too soon and then it was off 'outside' to flog off some zines. Ben did a great job and I assured him if he did sell (like at his work) over £350 worth he would get a bonus!

Jah Wobble was up next to headline the gig, he was really good fun. His band has immense skill and musicianship. The PIL stuff was cool and the soundtracks he did were also pretty awesome. I could of done with a few shorter Jazz like improvisations and reduced the cow bell some what. All in all it was a lovely night and worth the trip up to Frome.

Big up to the guys from Virus Dave, Tom, Sam and Jaz in particular, thanks for letting me share your merch stand although some of the zines did accidentally spill over onto Mr Wobble's merch table.

Look out for Virus playing  gig near you very soon!

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