Fever Fever making noise at Christmas!

Fever Fever wishing you a
very Merry Christmas!

On 21st December I went to my 81st and last gig of 2010 to see Fever Fever headlining at Norwich Arts Centre. The brilliant support was provided by Follow Your Heart, Transept and Lilith.

Lilith was first on stage with her gypsy influenced folk music which filled us all with comfort and joy. Transept then brought some magic with an air of mystery mixed with an ambient beat. It was then left to Follow Your Heart to declare that you should follow your heart if you are a talking head or if you are young and full of life!

It was now time for the headliners Fever Fever to take to the stage bringing all their energy and anger as they made a statement to change the world. The whole auditorium was filled with a barrage of noise. The trio made up of Rosie Arnold, James "Smit" Smith and Ellie Jones with their short sharp songs leave you breathless as an aural whirlwind seems to mix up all your senses.

I highly recommend that you check out The Bloodless EP with a tracklisting of Bloodless, Static, Butcher's Shop, Mouth House and Black Lung. It's a damn good listen as Fever Fever carry on a long tradition of Norwich Art Punk bands.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone! Many thanks to Norwich Arts Centre for putting on loads of brilliant gigs in 2010. Here's looking forward to many more in 2011.

Norwich is full of the wonders of Christmas

Christmas shopping delights in Norwich

Oh the snow is falling on Gentleman's Walk as the Citizen's of Norwich are busy shopping for Christmas. Each snow flake that falls is as unique as each and everyone of us. Christmas carols can be heard being sung at St Peter Mancroft Church. Ding dong merrily on high.

Bright lights and decorations everywhere. Oh this is the season to be jolly. The temperature maybe cold but inside we are all full of the warmth of Christmas. Winter coats, scarves and gloves topped by a fetching hat is the fashion of the day. Warming cups of potato and leek soup are a must on a night like this.

We're all counting the days until Christmas Day arrives full of excitement and wonderment. From Norwich Lanes to Chapelfield the shops are full of busy Christmas shoppers looking for that last minute gift for a loved one. Smiling faces can be seen everywhere as the Citizen's of Norwich spread the spirit of Christmas.

Christmas cheer at Clutter City!

On Saturday I made my way to Norwich Arts Centre for Clutter City which is a platform for creative independent crafters, artists and collectives to sell their work. Focusing on original, quirky and unique items including DIY clothes, jewellery, badges, sewn items, paper goods, prints, paintings, comics, zines and more!

The music was provided by Magic Panda, Rory McVicar and Milly Hirst. On arrival I ordered a portion of the very tasty veggie chilli! On stage first was Milly Hirst who brought her emotional and thought provoking songs to the Cafe Bar that warmed up a cold Saturday afternoon.

Rory McVicar was next with his usual entertaining talking between songs. He was full of Christmas cheer with an amazing version of Silent night. Magic Panda finished the afternoon in top style with his highly entertaining Electronica that had everyone tapping their feet!