Saturday, December 21, 2024

The Wave Pictures in Huddersfield

On the last Saturday in October I went across to Huddersfield to see The Wave Pictures with Sam. They're an indie band I quite like, and I went to sixth form with their drummer, Jonny, so I'm always happy to see them and try to make the effort to see them maybe every eighteen months or something. When Sam and I saw they were playing Huddersfield we decided to go, because that's obviously a hometown show for Jonny! Plus the venue is really small so we thought it would be fun.

I got the train from my village and met Sam at Lala's Indian restaurant which is right on the edge of the station square so it isn't far at all. We had poppadums to start with and shared starters, and then I had paneer chana and rice, which was delicious. 

We headed down to the venue, only a couple of streets away, just as doors were opening. It is a tiny room, with a tiny stage in one corner and a tiny bar in the other. There were a few seats against one wall so I snagged one while Sam went to the bar. The sound desk was up in a tiny hole above the toilets, it was about the size of a bed and the sound guy had to go up and down a ladder to get up to it! So it was a proper DIY venue and perfect for the Wave Pictures. 

The support band were alright, their bass player was Jonny's brother Ben which was cute. Sam and I had a couple of drinks each and then the band came on. They were really good - they're really talented and always make a nice noise. Plus they played my favourite song of theirs (I Love You Like A Madman) so that was a nice bonus!

Lee was going to come and pick me up but they finished early enough for me to go and get the train home. It's quite a pleasant journey if you have a book. Lee picked me up at the station and then it was time for bed! 


I was wearing my gorgeous teal footless tights and black sparkly Converse, comfortable but warm enough for the time of year


Starter


Paneer channa and whatever Sam had, I'm not sure 


Inside Northern Quarter, the filter has washed us out because neither of us really looks like that!


Jonny on drums, David on guitar, Franic on bass


Sometimes Jonny comes to the front to sing which I really like; he tends to stamp his foot as percussion


And taking a bow!

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