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Inter-National Funtimes

Last week we took the long drive to the Netherlands (not as bad as it sounds as we did take a night in London on the way…) to play the first of three nights supporting The National, at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. This was something of an “off-again-on-again” gig as nobody had predicted the Dutch win over Brazil in the World Cup, a victory which resulted in their semi-final being schedulled to kick off right in the middle of The National’s set. After some jiggery-pokery with the timings the gig was rescheduled to play before the kick off, meaning that we got on at six as doors opened, but also meaning we got off at half six, got to pack up and watch not only The National but the whole match as well, so silver linings a-plenty…

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Fest Interview

You know it’s getting round to the time of mayhem that is the Edinburgh Festival when Fest magazine/blog starts revving up.  Jamie recently took some time out to talk to them about new albums and hometown shows.  You can read the full article here

Tickets for the Edinburgh Edge Festival show at soon to be re-opened Liquid Rooms are available online via tickemaster.co.uk

‘Steinberg Principle’ Interview

Recently Jamie did an interview with the ever affable Euan of The Steinberg Principle, talking about the second album, touring and the local music scene.  Check it out here