September 1998 - Sinister

Sinister: nyc picnic! and other fun events that weekend
by Ciflux＠aol.com 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Can I just say I'm excited at the prospect of a proper Belle & Sebastian picnic in NYC? I've missed both previous attempts. I will certainly be there, hopefully with my wonderful fiancee (and fellow seldom-posting Sinister listmember) Callie. We've been in both a picnicking mood *and* a Belle & Sebastian mood lately. If you're looking to make a weekend of it, please note that Ed and Jill of Shelflife Records are having a show/party at their Brooklyn apartment on the 19th. The show is called "September Set" and will feature 8 bands, including Poundsign, Aisler's Set, Lucksmiths, the I Live The Life Of A Movie Star Secret Hideout, and more that I can't remember off the top of my head. The festivities start at 3 pm that afternoon, it's cheap to get in, and all ages will be admitted. Check www.shelflife.com for more info. I always feel pressure to be chatty and a bit wistful on the rare occasion that I have to post to Sinister. I guess I'll just get back to work, then... mike appelstein ciflux(a)aol.com http://members.aol.com/ciflux +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Shepherds bush tickets
by Richard W Whittome 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Dear friends I am your fairy godmother.I have two tickets for monday night going for 12 pounds each (face value and booking fee)I would be using them my self but for a balls up.All I ask is that you give me a ring on )0171-780-9455 after 7pm Thursday or 6pm Friday or anytime saturday and you have to be prepared to travel to whitechapel to fetch them.Everyone else have a great night! Ask for Rich +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: belle in boston
by Bluvelour＠aol.com 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* so my boyfriend's mommy was put on a mission by him to get us two tickets to belle and sebastian's show in boston, but she did a scatterbrianed mommy thing and got us two tickets to mudhoney. you'll all be happy to hear that everything is all corrected now, except for some transportation arrangements i have to work out. but i've got the time... and i'm pretty excited. i'd like to recieve e-mail from others who are going to that show.. xo, cindy +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Our name is legion
by John Johnston 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Just done one of those purity test thingies - I scored 13 which according to the computer meant I was "too pure for the church." I'd like to think that was a pithy observation about the corrupt nature of organised religion but I think they were alluding to the fact that I never do anything naughty. OOOh the clock's ticking away until I see B&S on Monday!! Looking forward to seeing lots of other indie-schmindie bedroom saddoes before and afterwards. I shall be organising an air stylophone contest during Mayfly if I can get a worthy prize together.(I don't think we appreciate how lucky we are on this list with the fabulous prizes on offer. Stop what you are doing and clap your hands in appreciation for our generous Benefactors Chris and Calumn.) Were any plans made for after the show on Monday night - I'm in a crazy kind of stay-out-late-on-a-school-night kind of mood that could even see my (im)purity score rocket to maybe 15! Off to see the Jurassic 5 tonight which should be great. I'm sure there'll be a phat one rollin' in that area tonight daddio - or something like that. Have a toppermost-of-the-poppermost time, all of you people going to Leeds and Notts. Love to love ya baby Johnny J PS Great to hear Jonathan Coe's name mentioned - "What a Carve Up" was a fab book. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Runarooooooooooound NOW!
by PJMiller 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Doctor Paul wrote: Stuart Murdoch took us all on a two minute diversion from the >stage about "Mike Read's Runaround" (for those not called "Peter >Miller" it was a UK kids TV programme in the 80s). He concluded we >were all "too young" when we didn't respond to jokes about orange >balls. Linda and I coughed a little. Not only was it a fantastic telly treat, it was also a smashing quiz book. I bought it in WHSmiths in Canaervon/Canaerfffffon (?), for ages afterwards I thought WHSmiths was a good shop. Just to elaborate a little on Doctor Paul's description, Runaround was a bit like Twister, only with questions. It was presented by Cockney Wanker from Viz. The game Twister, not the film. on page 10 of the MM >you'll see a "What's It All About" article about... "List Songs". >The big lazy gits nicked it from OUR list! There's apparently a lot >of your own examples on there. Next week expect "What's It All >About... Newt Mating Dances on Mike Read's Runaround". It's not the first time we've been plundered, is it? I remember Uncle Trousers pointing out a similar case of grand list larceny some time ago. Let's try and throw them off the scent.... Here's another of those ironic song combinations..oh dear...I can hardly type for tittering...the kids will love this....OH LORD, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME AND THE MAJOR? by BIG MAY-BELLE AND SEBASTIAN!!!! Oh no! I've wet myself... The newt tank's a fine and private place, but no kingfishers, I think, do there embrace. Today I saw Mister Kingfisher again, and he tried to throw me off the trail by darting under the bridge and flying upstream. Undeterred, I followed quietly. I saw it by standing by the side of the stream in the distance, so I stood stock still and waited. And waited. And waited..... A few minutes later it transpired that I had been patiently waiting for an empty Nestea can to fly off. What a silly billy! Thanks to Andrew for the reviews. That Melody Maker one is poo, but at least NME were nice. I was fully expecting a lengthy vendetta from them. Starsky and Hutch +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: NYC Picnic Sept. 20
by Mphintz＠aol.com 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Things are progressing here in the New York City area with plans for the picnic. Last time I sent an email to the list about it, we had only a date--now there is a time and place too. It's called progression, and we shouldn't be afraid of it. Date: September 20, 1998 Time: 2 pm. Place: Tompkins Square Park An email about meeting place, food, rain plans, etc. will be sent as we get closer to the picnic date. It should go without saying that everyone is invited. :-) Living and loving Matthew +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Leeds Gig Meetups
by Ed Mason 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Having spoken to a few people about a Leeds pre-gig meetup, the consensus is the Whitelocks pub, which is the best nearest watering hole to the venue. The directions are below, courtesy of Mr Timothy Hopkins. (There's a bit of duplication with directions for the venue posted earlier, but this way I guess you get them all in one place...) It's about 2 minutes walk from the City Varieties and easy to find. I guess people will start turning up about 5pmish. Tim, myself and a few others will be there about 6pm. The doors for the gig are at 7.30pm. I've also sorted out a discount for post-gig clubbing shennanigans at Brighton Beach. The usual entrance price is £5, but people who have been to the gig can get in for £4. They'll have to show their gig ticket, which I'm guessing people will still have. It's open 11pm-4am. Again, directions below. If anyone wants any more info, e.g. for record shops or anything else then feel free to mail me privately. Oh, I'm so excited. See you all there, Ed (p.s. I know a couple of people with spare tickets for the Leeds gig and possibly for London, mail me if anyone still needs one). For Whitelocks; Turn left out of the railway station and walk up to the corner of City Square. Turn right along Boar Lane, and wander along there for a couple of hundred yards, until you see McDonalds on your left. Mcdonalds is on the corner of Boar Lane and Briggate. Turn left up Briggate. The Whitelocks is in an alleyway on the left as you walk up the Hill, opposite Debenhams. The Whitelocks is the only thing in the alley. There is a sign outside the pub, which says 'Whitelocks'. If you're coming from the other side of town, find the St John's shopping centre. Remember to have a look at the sometimes excellent Jumbo Records while you're there. From St John's go into Dortmund Square, which is a little pedestrian square with a statue of a fat fellow holdng a barrel. at the opposite end of the square from the St John's Centre is the Headrow. Turn left down the headrow, and take the second right into Briggate. Going down the hill, the Whitelocks is in an alleyway on the right, opposite Debenhams. The Whitelocks is the only thing in the alley. There is a sign outside the pub, which says 'Whitelocks'. Avoid a pub called 'The Ship' which is also up an alleyway on the same street. It's a bit rough. To get to the venue from the Whitelocks, leave the Whitelocks and turn left up Briggate. The City Varieties is in a little street off Briggate called Swan Street. It's a little way up the hill from The Whitelocks on the same side of the road. If you get as far as The Odeon Cinema, you've gone too far. Brighton Beach; Brighton Beach is at the Cockpit, on 'Swinegate' 2 rooms of music, 1 indie/sixties, 1 northern soul/rare sixties etc. To get to it from the venue, turn out of Swan Street on to The Briggate. Turn right down the Briggate until you come to McDonalds. Turn Right along Boar Lane and walk along to the train station. Turn left at the road before the station and follow the road around to the left, club is next to pub called The Rocket. It's about 5-10 mins walk from City Varieties. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: test
by Kate L Brunskill 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* test +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Warning: Rude word contained within...
by Cassell Professional Publishing 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Oh god it's grim being back at work after my little trip to Glasgow. It was nice to meet some of you there: hi to Chris and Julia and Honey and Linda and Calum and Keith and Tim and of course the lovely Oon. I hate to be a dissenting voice but I didn't think Monday's show was that great. The quiet songs were amazing, particularly The Boy Done Wrong Again, which was the best thing I've ever seen them do. But what's the point in doing Arab Strap without the handclaps (as Honey pointed out)? Sarah and Isobel stood giggling in the corner with their recorders - they should have been clapping till the skin peeled off the palms of their hands. And what's the point in playing Judy and the Dream if you don't really go for it at the end? I guess they were all being a bit cautious... I'll shut up about it now. You know how on old live albums from the sixties, whenever a band plays a good song, the crowd applauds with recognition about ten seconds into it? They do it on Stars in their Eyes as well. I think this would be something worth bringing back for the London show. Any takers? Went to see Jonathan Coe do a reading last night, and I'm still faint with excitement. The man is a god. He read an absolutely hysterical bit from the House of Sleep, which finished with the immortal line: - I put it to you, Doctor Myers, that your cunt is on fire. Very funny indeed. We got to chat to him at the end, and he's just so cool! Anyway, back to the business books. See you all on Saturday or Monday. Love, DAVID +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Leeds/Nottingham gig
by Paul Forsyth 03 Sep '98

03 Sep '98

*---* HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINISTER BABIES *---* Hiya, I'm in two minds about whether togo to the Nottingham gig following tomorrows Leeds gig. An awful thought I know but in Hyde Park (the student area of Leeds near the Uni) there is a festival on called Unity Day, which is a day packed with tons of local bands (some are v good) plus loads of other stuff. If anyone is still around after the Friday gig it is worth heading to. But that leaves me with a Nottingham ticket. If anyone is interested and is going to the Leeds gig I can sort it out then. Or before if people rush...! On the other hand I may go...umming and awwing at the mo. Cheers, Paul _______________________________ / \ Paul Forsyth | e.paulf(a)scs.leeds.ac.uk | Computer Science | w.www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/paulf | University Of Leeds | p.+44-113-233-5480 or 233-6827 | Leeds LS2 9JT \_______________________________/ United Kingdom +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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