Stuart

Hmmm. There are a few. I want to go abroad this year. We've been talking about a week in Tenerife or somewhere. That would be cool. Also a weekend in London should happen soon. I've tried explaining to my girlfriend that it is the best city ever, so she really wants us to go some time soon. I'm finally getting out of that awful teenage skin stage, and my skin is starting to come out quite good, so hopefully I'll be able to keep that up. Get more photos of myself where I look good. The only photos I've ever been happy with of me were taken 2006, so maybe I can continue that, and have some more photos that actually look like me. I also plan on having my cash stay in the black for most of the year. That's quite likely actually. Ace. I haven't picked up my guitar in months. I realised after playing Guitar Hero horribly last night that I probably should pick it up again. I also need to locate a piano and hijack it. Broaden my musical horizons some more, and find new things to listen to. Pass exams. That would be grand. Generally stay as happy as I am these days. If I can keep that going then this year will be peachy. That sounds like a good plan.

Sticking to rules, then Yes, Virgina - The Dresden Dolls. But this year did have some mighty fine compact discs. Only just started listening to Young Machettes by Blood Brothers, and its pretty damn good. Louder Now by Taking Back Sunday is their best to date, and kept me amused for a few months. Black Holes and Revelations by Muse was ace also. Decemberunderground by Afi has it's ups and downs. Better than 'Very Proud of Ya', but not better than the other 5. Still, a few songs on that album that save it. Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs pleased me. Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor has also had a fair few listens this year. But yeah, without a shadow of a doubt, 'Yes, Virginia' tops it for me. I had to check up that it was actually released this year, as it felt like I've been listening to it for at least 5 years.

3 piece girl pop-punk. It was like 2003 they started gigging if I remember right. They were on the go for a wee while, causing controversy at every turn... or something. Basically lots of people hated them, lots of people secretly loved them. There were always arguements on here about them, as someone would slag them, then someone would stand up for them etc, etc. Their 'last ever' gig at Kef was a sell out I beleive. I dunno, I didn't go. I would have quite liked to though, but I didn't. Anyway, should be good times.

Santa gave me a big pile of money to go shopping for my own Christmas present, so I bought myself a shiny new laptop and attacked Topman. This was 2 weeks before Christmas though. So I've been spending this time trying to fill up the good old 120GB hard drive with music. It's keeping me occupied. On actual christmas day I got a D&G aftershave set and some clothes from ma, and an A*Men afterhave set and some money from da. Oh the joys of a messy seperation. I don't think I've ever gotten a christmas present I didn't like. I don't trust parents to choose for me, so I either ask for something or just get money. Lucky boy, me. I bought all my family alcohol. Mother got champagne, Dad got whisky, and brother got Jack Daniels. One of my friends got 2 Russ Meyer films and my 11 year old nephew got Panic and Fall Out Boy CDs, at his own request. It's a start. I'm still buying Christmas presents for the girlfriend though, as she's in America for a while. I should stop though, I've already gone a little overboard on the spending. Ah well, tis the season, etc.

I meant Lisa. It's only recently that I have memories of G wearing anything that isn't a Jack Daniels T-Shirt. I had an episode when he wore a red T-Shirt and blue jeans. My brain couldn't cope with Ian in red. I'm going to sing that to him, to the tune of the Chris De Burgh classic. Actually, I'm sure TurboMop has an Aerosmith top also. On topic, Moshulu would have my vote. Part bias, as I've had to be at almost every gig there this year. But mainly based on the Hot Chip gig. That was beautiful.

The only regular Aerosmith T-shirt wearing member of staff at Moshulu will love this. I'm going to let you into a little secret. Shhh.... When there are over 600 people in one room, 5/6 people on the bar, and 4 kegs run out at once, the fruit juices need refilled, there is a lack of glasses because everyone is just throwing theirs on the dancefloor, the bar is covered in spilled drinks because someone has no concept of 'grip' and needs cleaned, we've ran out of 20p coins in the til, have to ID people who are 15 but stupid enough to ask for a drink, then it might just take a little bit longer to be served. But the real secret here, and this one might surprise alot of people.... If you are clearly being an arse about having to wait, or just shout your order while we're serving someone else, wave money at us, whistle etc., it's going to take you a hell of a lot longer before anyone serves you. Be patient: we're having a much worse time than you are. If you need a drink so badly that you'll stand for 20 minutes and wait to be served, you're missing the gig anyway, so just go down and have a drink in the Bassment and come back up. Anyway, this is about Best Venue, not 'Best Barstaff', so I'll shut up and lodge my vote.

A few months ago, I was wondering up to the door and a doorman said to me "Are you a bit more sober today?" I was afa perplexed. I turned round to him and said "What?" and he "reminded" me that I got kicked out on Friday for being far too drunk. So I said to him "Nah, wasn't me, I wasn't here on Friday" to which he replied "You had far too much to drink, I'm not surprised you don't remember". So, again, I told him that wasn't me and that he had the wrong person. His attitude went slightly more aggressive when he told me he "never forgets the face of people he kicks out". He didn't seem too impressed when I told him that I was working at Moshulu all of Friday night, so couldn't physicaly be in 2 places at once. He never took it back, but did immediately say "I'm not knocking you back, but just take it easy tonight". I think mistaken identity might be a reason for some bouncers behaviour. Anyway, that's that only bad experience I've had with the bouncers there, and it wasn't even bad. Generally I'd say "Sometimes not the friendliest people, just get on with their job". Also, I'm sure most of the bouncers are perfectly nice people when they aren't working.

Avoid 3 like a shitting seagull.

It's always the Dutch, isn't it. And yeah, I think it's safe to say that Reuters is pretty real.

Aye, saw them with Panic! supporting in January. I missed the last few songs as I had to go change into my work clothes and run upstairs, but I've loved them for a while and they really kicked ass that night. So many people left after Panic though, which was just plain stupid. I always thought it would be The Academy Is... who got huge this year, but for some reason Panic! At The Disco have totally overtaken them. Hmm. Gayest singer ever though.

My exact thoughts upon hearing it.

People who spend a week solid before an exam revising. Learn throughout the year so that you're prepared, don't complain about the mass of 'revision' you have when you've spent the last year getting stoned, consuming vodka jelly or whatever and collecting a mass of STI's. Easy people. No one cares. Please don't throw yourself at anything with corrosponding sexual organs. It makes you look stupid and you will be correctly branded a slut. Have some class and retain at least a shred of dignity. Only desperate people will sleep with you, and they are desperate for a reason, as you'll discover when you sober up and turn around. 'Pete from Big Brother is adorable.' No he is not. If you were locked in a room with him for 3 months you would kill yourself. He has an annoying accent, is 'wacky' and has an obscene form of Tourettes. You wouldn't like him. You'd be frustrated and embarrassed by him all the time. But he will win Big Brother, because the fuckwits of this nation will say "Oh, look, he's so brave, going into that with his illness, he's such an inspiration." No he's not. He has Tourettes, not cancer. He still functions likes a human being, except he's annoying. Self-righteous homosexuals. Perhaps inspired by another Big Brother fuckwit. Gay people should not have specific rights, they should have equal rights to straight people. But mondo-camp guys who could pass for girls mincing around making everyone know they are gay is actually the pits. I couldn't care less if you're gay, stop going on about it. I don't walk around wearing a fucking football top, drinking lager and yelling "I fuck women, I fuck women" at everyone because I deem that as 'straight' behaviour. Homophobia is brought on by the behavior of whatever percentage of men it is who haven't yet figured out that Jack isn't the only gay character in "Will and Grace". Smelly people. Wear deodrant. See also 'bad breath' and 'greasy hair', all of which can be rectified quite cheaply. Homeless people. They are all junkies. None of this "What about the genuine homeless people....", no, you don't see them sitting outside Fopp every day (I hate Facy Lady) because genuine homeless people have the savy to realise there are numberous government initiatives set up to help them find work, housing etc. People sitting on the street asking for your money spend 10% of it on coffee from McDonalds and 90% getting so out of their face that they wouldn't know the difference between street corners and Buckinham fucking Palace. Lindsay Lohan actually does grind my gears, but thats best left alone.

Kitten!?

Bonnie: Annoying as hell, but on of the most 'average' housemates. Reminds me of Vanessa last year, starts off with an "I'm it" attitude, but soon we'll see she actually doesn't have a personality. Why the hell does she think that in this country we pronounce "ie" like "ah"? Pete: I don't care if the boy had aids, I can't stand him. I don't usually form such violent hatred on the first night, but that kid should not be allowed out. George: I actually quite like him. He's going to get a lot of shit for coming from a posh backgound. I don't think he's ever spent time with people who aren't in that social circle, so I think he's bitten off more than he can chew. Shahbaz: I quite like this guy. He's like a minor celebrity in Glasgow. He was at Tunnel (Glasgow) gay night the night I worked the bar at it, and I had him pointed out to me by some of the staff. He'll get annoying if he stays this hyper, but I'm sure its just excitement and he'll calm down a bit. Mikey: Again, I like this guy. He's trying to be something he's not to get attention just now, but thats what the prospect of fame does to some people. He won't spout off his fake anti-feminist views in the house, because that would be idiotic and the boy looks like he might have an ounce of savy about him. He'll turn out to be your average boy-about-town, but better dressed. Lea: Amazing. "Fat people are fat because they eat. Ugly people can do something about it too." She looks like Pete Burns, and I think will have a personality to match. Complete insecure, hidden behind the facade of a bitch. Imogen: My penis adores her. Very attractive with an amazing Welsh accent. I don't think she'll provide enough entertainment in the house to last the distance, but FHM and Maxim will love her, so she's set until Christmas at least. Dawn: The most fake person the show has to offer. Faker than Lea, who wore a big belt saying fake. If her 'I hate everyone' personality was real, she'd be first out. Fannypad. Glyn: I hate him too. The boy thinks he's muscular perfection, and he's almost as skinny as me. He's also really nae pretty but seems to think he is. He won't cope. The boy just finished 6th year like a week ago, he is far too young for Big Brother. There are a few 20something year old attractive guys in there, so he'll soon realise he's still a kid and hopefully not make a fool of himself and keep his clothes on. Lisa: I'll stick with Sharon's opinion - Shot. Now. Please. Just please stop screaching. Sezer: Genuinely nice guy, I think. Comes across as very arrogant, but I think he's just conifdent. He's a young, good looking, self-made rich guy. Nothing wrong with thinking your it when you are. Bought his mum a 1/4million house, which is sweet and is alot of money for your average 24 (or whatever) year old to buy on top of his own house. People will be jealous of his wealth, so he wont last. Nikki: Footballers Wives wasn't a documentary, sweetheart. Grace: Boring and not that hot. Her little quote on the BB website is "I am pure grace." Oh, good for you. Off you go now. Richard: Fuckwit. Will probably set up a Village People tribute, where he plays them all. He gives gay people a bad name by mincing around like that. At least Shabaz is kinda bouncy like a puppy. I'd hate to be in a room with Shabaz, but he's pretty inoffensive on tv. But Richard.... Ugh. Just fall over. Oh, that just reminded me that Pete fell down the stairs. That was beautiful. I hope he skint his knee. I'm usually good at prediciting winners. Within about 4 seconds of seeing Anthony last year I had him down as winner. Same with Kate Lawler. You could just see it in them. But this year I couldn't tell you. Does anyone know if there are any bookies odds yet?

They are all fannys. I'm not going to miss a second of it this year. Ugh. When the first posh guy came in, was tourettes kid saying "wank" at him about 10 times?

I could go on for ages about my bank. My bank were silly enough to give me a hefty overdraft when I'm unemployed. I do not think they should have done that. And no, I don't have a student account. But me being me, when they give me money, I spend it. So just now I'm a little bit buggered. Charges are way too much. The notion of a bank charging someone to access their own money is one the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. When I take money out of my wallet, it doesn't keep a hold of a fiver for the privillege of using my wallet. But the point I was meaning to get to here is that yes, my bank is also a complete arse, but they've only been an arse to me because I've brought it on myself. If you don't want to incur charges, be more careful with your money. I'm sure there can't be that many people who use Aberdeen Music who don't need to keep a track of their money and can spend what they like without thinking. It's your money, be careful with it.

The Magic Numbers covering 'Crazy in Love' by Beyonce. KT Tunstall doing 'Get Your Freak On' by Missy Elliot. Razorlight doing 'Hey Ya!' by OutKast. I love Live Lounge.

Edgar Prais - You and Me. Death Cab - Marching Band of Manhatten. Dresden Dolls - The Kill. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps. Thursday - Sugar in the Sacrament. A varied line up today.

When they played The Cathouse in January, we only had 1 band room (2 now) so The Academy Is... got that, and Panic! were bundled into our staff room. I wasn't working the gig, but I was floating about between the staff room and the gig as I was working upstairs when The Academy Is... finished. Panic! spent most of the night in the staff room, so I said hi a few times and got kinda chatty with them. They came across as really nice, friendly guys. They gave me ham from their rider. That was a strange night. Anyway, they left for the bus before the end of the night as to avoid autographs. I guess some people just can't handle to burdens of fame. But to describe a bunch of hormonal 18 year olds as 'assholes' for one incident is a bit much. Plus, their good for a dance I guess, but they aren't exactly musical Gods. Don't get too hung up. The singer sings flat live anyway.

SHE WAS!! That was on thursday night. Unless there were more incidents...