The Pixies played Christchurch last night and the atmosphere in the city was electric. It filled me full of hope that good people will support good things and interesting bands will decide to play here.

We were fucking packed for Sleepy Age and Rackets. Sorry to everyone that had to wait to get a drink and thanks to Josh and Aoife who showed up out on the drink and ended up working their drunken arses off. A lot of strangers from Timaru etc. around enjoying what Christchurch has to offer. I can pick small-town types as they order “medium white wine”.

I see a lot of bands in this job and it takes something special for a band to really stand out. Sleepy Age are one such band. Pay attention to these guys as they’ve got talent. And I’m not the only one that thinks so as they were the winners of last year’s RDU Roundup Competition.

Anyway, here’s a blurry photo of the crowd.