I think the idea of performing in schools is a great one. The kids would like it, except the awkward ones at the back who hate everything, and it would give the teachers a nice rest. The band would benefit from publicity in all the local papers. At my school (a long time ago) we had a visit from a christian rock band. I was sitting in the back row with my preconceptions and along they came with a song called "Sitting in the Back Row with your Preconceptions". It was rubbish. They also took the piss out of Motorhead for being poor musicians. But the teachers had a nice rest. I'm also in favour of a "crap" towns tour. People in remote outposts are usually gagging for a bit of rock and roll. I know I am. A tour of the highlands and islands would be good too. Plenty of press coverage and a good time for all. Or village fetes or something like that. Church bazaars. Anything a bit different really. They'll be time enough for the NEC later. There's loads of arts centres as well. I'm sure the Burton Brewhouse would welcome a well-scrubbed bunch like Belle and Sebastian. Have they disappeared without trace from the only chart that counts? Nice to hear from Thailand. Peter ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister@majordomo.net -----------------------------------------------------------------------