Skunk Anansie, The Virginmarys, @ Porto Coliseum, Porto, Portugal 7-2-11

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(Theos photo from outside the venue.) This was the first time i met Anastasia & Catarina & Carla (though i don’t think i spoke w/Carla?). A few of us went for drinks nearby. I’m unsure if i planned to film this or not. I seem to recall leaving the video camera in Catarinas car boot….& then later on going & getting it. Well, i did film it from the side. Oh yeah, sat nearby, i noticed a guy also filming, seems security wasn’t too hot that night lol. Afterwards, Catarina drove back to Lisbon & i traveled with her. It’s about a 3 hour drive. I dunno how she coped with driving 3 hours there, in amongst the mosh pit at gig, then drive 3 hours back! Respect to you girl. Once in Lisbon, she came with me to hotel to help get me checked in etc.

Skunk Anansie, The Virginmarys, @ UEA, Norwich 25-11-10

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Got there early & damn was it cold outside ! Whilst being the “one man queue”, skin was walking by inside & she saw me. Next thing i know, she’s gesturing to security to let me in. Good on ya gal 🙂 Had a little chat with her & Stumpy, then watched the soundcheck. Oh yeah, Stumpy took me backstage to get a pass so that security didn’t kick me out. Whilst getting it, i noticed the tour itinerary books (Items that only band members/crew have that give all info of the tour venues etc)….& he noticed i was looking “…& no, before you ask, you cannot have one ! 🙂 ” He knows me so well. (I’ve already tracked down a few from the ’97 tours etc. They cost a bit, but, are very rare & interesting items to have)

Skunk Anansie, The Virginmarys , @ Manchester Academy 13-11-10

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Julia took the train to Manchester & we met near the venue. I’d drove up there. We also met Marco (his group photo) & Nic at this show. Another killer gig from Da Skunks. I cannot remember if we stayed for a drink or not ?!? Pretty sure tonight bought the Skunk membership card or something….as once home i remember playing ” I’ve Had Enough ” on my PC & both myself & Julia were pretty excited about this new track…