Northeast Music Guide

Review in pictures:  Toxic Melons "Bus Therapy" Album Launch Mining Institute, Newcastle 15th Oct 2014 Toxic Melons, which always consists of at least Paul Fairbairn, tonight was augmented by a full band to fully encompass the sound of these compositions. Written on many bus journeys, hence the name, Bus Therapy draws influences from the Beatles, ELO and 90s power pop legends like Jellyfish.  The Mining Institute lecture theatre was an interesting gig venue. Unfortunately those house lights were not great for photography, especially when turned right down to the level of 10 candles as they were for the first support act Fading Face. Luke Hobson was indeed a "Fading Face" in the darkness so no lovely photos of him. Luke is a purveyor of the psychedelic flavoured 60's style songs driven by personal experience it seems. Despite a possessed plectrum Luke put in a good shift and managed not to be too disturbed by the disembodied voice that at one poi...

Toxic Melons Bus Therapy Album Launch In the Lecture Theatre The Mining Institute, Newcastle. We nicked this from the Facebook events page "With special guests: Peculiar Disco Moves, at the Newcastle Mining Institute's lecture theatre for an evening of catchy pop, experimentation and other fun and games! There will be a bar! So drinking and other hinjix are allowed and encouraged when class is in session!  This is a seated venue so there are limited tickets! You can pre - book tickets directly from Pablo Melons - pre gig for £5 and this comes with a copy of the highly acclaimed new album, Bus Therapy!  Tickets will be £4 on the night and merch will be available. CLASS IS IN SESSION!" Very much a recommended event!