Where's the Pugwash section on the new APE site? Did I miss something?

Mermaid Legs Amy, Pugwash have left APE for {I think} EMI,so are no longer contracted to us. I was going to put up an official news item,still might. Good luck to Pugwash.

Ah, thanks for that info Andy. I kept loading the page thinking I had lost my marbles.

Thomas,not quite the truth either my friend. Don't stir up already muddy water,quit while your ahead. There was nothing facetious in the good luck either.

I think I'm beginning to know how Ringo felt when John and Paul were going at it.

Gulp! Seems I have a knack for either closing down a thread, or starting a bad one. <Marmy backs away without looking anyone in the eye>

Move on, nothing to see here.

I think I'll just focus on the fact that the intersection of these two talents not only brought Pugwash to a deservedly larger audience, but also enriched that band's recordings as well as some of the final XTC music.

Thank you for all that!

Absolutely.

And, uh, I apologize (again) to both of you for those 'talented bastards' etc. quips on Idea way back when - I really was just kidding around.

Jeff, don't beat yourself up about it, lad.

Obviuolsy the interesting bits have been taken down. Anyway hope all is well...

It appears that Pugwash are doing a UK tour, supporting the Bluetones. Local gig near me in Bournemouth in september among others. Just chased Thomas to make sure its them!!!!

Also in Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, & Birmingham

it seems they are qactually playing 13 gigs. here is tour list. Turns out they are playing ten minutes walk from where I live. So a few beers is now on the cards as well as a great gig

Monday 5th September - The Glee Club, Cardiff (support from Pugwash)
Tuesday 6th September - Sub89, Reading (support from Pugwash)
Wednesday 7th September - Concorde 2, Brighton (support from Pugwash)
Thursday 8th September - The Brook, Southampton (support from Pugwash)
Saturday 10th September - Academy 2, Manchester (support from Pugwash) - SOLD OUT
Sunday 11th September - O2 ABC, Glasgow (support from Pugwash)
Monday 12th September - O2 Academy, Newcastle (support from Pugwash)
Tuesday 13th September - O2 Academy 2, Sheffield (support from Pugwash)
Thursday 15th September - O2 Academy 2, Liverpool (support from Pugwash)
Friday 16th September - Shepherds Bush Empire, London (support from Pugwash) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 17th September - O2 Academy, Leeds (support from Pugwash)
Sunday 18th September - O2 Academy, Bournemouth (support from Pugwash)
Tuesday 20th September - O2 Academy 2, Oxford (support from Pugwash)
Wednesday 21st September - O2 Academy, Bristol (support from Pugwash)
Thursday 22nd September - O2 Academy, Birmingham (support from Pugwash)

Great,they've left the label,....NOW they're touring.

...BUT,it's a lovely album they've got out,THE OLYMPUS SOUND,so get thee to itunes and treat yourself. It's even got yours truly writing and singing on one track. But don't let that put you off.

Got my first cup of coffee, open Ape House and this gives me my morning chuckle. I will be smiling all day.

Got a cd ordered from 1969, so hopefully flapping its wings on its way over here as we speak.
Might have to get the bonus songs from iTunes alone. Drat...

ordered mine from tower records in dublin... and just got my gig tickets. No word from Thomas but the rest of the band are up for a beer!

I listened to The Olympus Sound today. Which track are you on Andy?

Anyone with the CD know more about who's playing what on it? Did I hear Mr. Moulding on one of them or am I imagining it? I suppose Gregsy must be on it somewhere too?

OK, I had another listen today, and the voice on "Here We Go 'Round Again" that I thought might have belonged to Colin is in fact Andy (*awkward*). Andy, you're singing a bit lower than usual, no?

I really love this album. So far "To The Warmth Of You" is the favourite for me. Such lovely melody, was sure that would have been Andy's.

and Mr Freeman gets a thank you on the sleeve

Yep.that's me on HERE WE GO ROUND AGAIN. Also wrote the lyrics to the mid section and some backing vocals,which was all sung in the shed.
I'd like a copy but sense I', going to have to buy one.

I shall be seeing Thomas tomorrow at the gig in Southampton. Maybe I could ask him to pop a copy in the post...

Just spotted this.

Come again?

If you are in the Uk and you dont try and get to one of these gigs above you are crazy.

I had a briiliant time at the brook In southampton last night. Thomas dedicated a song to me and my wife Jennie ~(Its nice to be nice - and he was) - and then we sat until two in the morning back stage with the band and the bluetones drinking beer and playing darts. No doubt some pictures will appear on facebook.

Why don't these gigs get put on their website? The gigs near me are sold out. Could have gone too!

If you are in the Uk and you dont try and get to one of these gigs above you are crazy.


Then I'm crazy. Sounds like you had a great time though. Who was the best at darts?

the Bluetones tour was announced last April Tjhe Pugs didnt get on it till a few weeks back 9 about the time I posted) so anybody on APE knew as early as anybody.

Thomas can get you in on thier guest list. They had a guest list at suthampton but didnt have anybody to put on it. If you friend him on facebook hes on it everyday!!!

The lead singer of the bluetones by a mile. I was distracted by free beer

Ironic and sad that we're talking more about them now here, now that they've left the label.

thats the power of touring!