I know what I like

Especially as I did not do much else than things I like the last couple of months.

Been a while once more, my holiday is running on its last legs so I thought I’d write a bit to conclude it all.

Had many a great time this summer, in Belgium and abroad, though sadly I did not get to do some genuine travelling. However, I have been to the UK – Leeds more specifically – and Holland – several different places there – where I had some of the best times of my life! Witnessed several gigs, one better than the other, but I will be getting back to all that later on! Weather on the other hand was not that great, except for times when it was of absolutely no use at all to me.

First things first: Leeds. Had been dying for ages to discover Leeds, as it’s the home to the band of bands – the Sisters of Mercy – and loads of great people I still had to meet (though those came from all over the UK really). Arrived in sunny, sunny England, enjoyed outdoor life in back gardens, great drinks, amazing talks, all there is to wish for really! To finish it all of I got to see the Sisters of Murphy, without any doubt the most amazing cover band I’ve ever seen (not that I have seen a lot of them, but undoubtedly you catch my drift). They do nothing but covering the Sisters of Mercy and though I was not too sure about it all before I got to hear them – after all they are a still cover band – but they left me completely amazed (and bathing in sweat) and whenever I get a chance to see them, I will! Great weekender, amazing people, really do need to go back as soon as I can! (or get all them to cross the channel)

Then there were Bauhaus and The Cramps in Lokeren. The Cramps were the openers for Bauhaus and though there is not a single youngster left in the band, the spirit surely had not left them. Amazing rockers, loads of energy, great act.

Bauhaus were a bit of a different thing. Apparently, the band was going through some rough times at the time and so they limited their performance to a handful of songs only. Luckily, they had not lost their astonishing act in any way; it was enough to leave me – as a complete newbie to their music – completely taken with their music. Very static, extremely tight and above all dramatic as no other act I have ever seen before. Quite a bit different then my the Sisters of Mercy, whose act is covering themselves in smoke for the best part of the gig (which isn’t a bad thing either to my liking by the way).

Obviously, I’ve been occupying myself with music, music and even more music for the better part of my time off, but I’ll get back to you with more news about that later on!