Kings and Cowards in Edinburgh

First gig in Edinburgh!

Before hitting Edinburgh I had some downtime in town, eating in underpasses

and at the favourite T Anne Cakes:

We rode down to the hidden bridge in Paul's vehicle

Chris and Gav were already there setting up

We got a flat for the night, just above Bannerman's!

With 1st class designer holes here and there:

Pretty R n R!

Perfect pre-gig banter in our own space!

Down in Bannerman's:

Out on the streets!

We were on fire, it was so much fun!!!

I'd say we're ready for Surface Festival on Saturday.

An Edinburgh Weekend

Warpaint- Undertow

Before heading off on this wondrous adventure, we dined with Melody at Parlour, offering one of the best lunches in Dundee

Melody is sophisticated eating scones, drinking organic cranberry fizz.

Then we got ready at Iain's with some wine and eyeliner

We headed out with places to go to,

the locales lived up to their expectations:

Under the Stairs

Our first stop. Cozy basement restaurant/ bar, warm atmosphere, living room feeling. Had some really easy going chat with Iain's ace friends. I discovered they were a lot of fun and personality!

Voodoo Rooms

A bar I really pushed for (well, I planned our path solidly before heading), was as good as it had seen, but better and smaller. Full of people, specialist liquors and superior cocktails. Silver Ghost and Hendricks & Tonic, this is what I delightfully devoured.

Sneaky Pete's

The teensy famous club, great authentic 'hip artsy music venue'-feel. Great music to dance to!

Although I think they played Apple Bottom Jeans once.

Note: as Paul pointed out, why is he singing about the same girl wearing different shoes? (boots with the fur/ Reeboks with the straps)

Cabaret Voltaire

We were all merry at this point, entering Speakeasy, 50's 60's night where they drew a heart on our hands and called it a stamp. They didn't play Apple Bottom Jeans, but Stella and Shaun got low low low anyway. Post-modern interpretation of 60's moves.

Sunday was more relaxed, less all out:

Negociants

We went to this cozy bar/restaurant by the meadows for brunch.

Lively, warm atmosphere, Chesterfeild armchairs to sit back in as we squashed our mountains of food and coffee on the petite tables. The garlic chicken penne soaked up yesterday's sins.

After the food we strolled the town, cruised through shops

before getting ready for Sunday dinner.

Cute local spots in Bruntsfield I wished I'd have tapped:

Café Citron

Spektakulär (Spectacular)

Healthy Scandinavian-style dinner in Kahl's Scandinavian minimalist apartment! We loved it, felt just like home!

After a lovely cozy dinner (we provided dessert Scandivian style - melted raspberries on ice cream) we rushed off to a Ghost tour around the Royal Mile.

Ghost Tour

We met by the merkant at 9 and found out about Edinburgh's dark past - it wasn't a scary tour, but rather informative and interesting. Got access to rooms in the built in tunnel. Rats and traps and wet drops from the ceiling on your head.

Hanover 99

We were knackered after our crazy weekend so chilled out here for some drinks and cards.

Another beautiful bar, all the regulars are hipsters dancing around to the awesome Brooklyn music they play on Sundays (Notorious B.I.G.). Most things they wear are from Urban Outfitters.

Monday was a beautiful day, it was time for Stella and Johanna to go back to Sweden, but before the airport, we hit a bakesale at ECA first. We need to teach Iain's friend how to make semlor...

Back in Dee/ Life's a Cake

Got back from Edinburgh today after a spectacular weekend!!!

I am glad I came well prepared and über-googled!

Awesome Iain kindly hosted us, took us round with his friends, drove around the city.

Went all out, to some great venues and clubs and bars,

also managing to shop and eat home cooked Sunday dinner,

go on a ghost tour and an ECA bakesale!

More details tomorrow (pictures and "guide")

Here's a review from our Captain's Rest (Glasgow) gig last month! Great gig and review

- but I AM NOT SWEDISH BORN!

http://gumagazine.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/gu-expedition-society-band-night-captains-rest/

Can't wait to get back to Edinburgh on Thursday for our gig at Bannerman's!

The Excitement!

Feeling good! Old Street (London), July 19 2009

Video footage from Saturday is up on our facebook page!

(join "Kings and Cowards" to view)

I am so 'stoked' for this week! (I'm allowed to enjoy myself in a the lazy laissez-faire fashion of a ski bum from time to time). Tomorrow's gig in Edinburgh! Beach House! Grizzly Bear! Not only am I excited about this but also the bus ride there!!! With amazing Kirsten!! With off-license booze!!

Not only is this going to make our day - but before we go, they're having a free pizza event at Social! What's not to like!!!

I think that will suffice! Can't spill anymore energy into this post or it will explode!

Now I'm off to do laundry, and start my Psychology report - even this seems exciting when I know what's to happen tomorrow!

Oh yes, I'm having a pancake breakfast!

<3

Got tickets for Master Melking

Yes, I've bought tickets for Grizzly Bear and Beach House in that name. They're playing in Edinburgh at Queen's Hall on the 9th of March!

Excited!

Plus our band, Kings and Cowards are playing our first live set at Chambers the 24th of February!

Now I'm just going to kick it with my hot cocoa in the company of Kirsten and Lizzy watching Run Fatboy Run!

KissCous

Lovesick

Bristol in the Summertime, August 2009.

I'm back from Edinburgh (took a short trip to say goodbye to my guest). No more fucking Blues.

The Heat

Feel bad from sleep deprivation and other things. Why must I take everything so personally? I am far too picky and cynical for my own good.

Went to Edinburgh, pretty nice, mummy got me drunk, we shared a bottle of wine, I said "ta ta" to mummy and bro.

Went back to Dundee to find out that the butcher's was closed.

Icky Sicky night. Disruptive mental health.

I need some high voltage.