One of Twisted Wheel's favourite venues is Inside Out in Darlington, as its like playing in the comfort of your own home, with comfy sofas and chairs, TVs, radios, mirrors and flock wallpaper and even a washing machine (not forgetting the VW camper van that doubles as a mixing desk), all thats missing is a roaring log fire (well, the temperature outside IS freezing), so here I am settled down into one of the comfy chairs, with coats piled on top of me to keep me warm whilst watching the sound check, I hear the first chords of 'Turnaround', ahhh its been such a long time since they've played that song, it was sooo good to hear that guitar rifff once again, its a real strong contender for the top track on their new album (to be released early 2011)... stay tuned for more information.....
Getting down to business, later on in the evening, Twisted Wheel play a rip roaring set to the crowd, who mosh from start to finnish (btw a gold star award for the two girls down at the front giving as good as they got!). Starting off with 'Lucy The Castle', 'Shes a Weapon' and 'Racket'. The newies 'Better Man' and 'New Boy' go down a storm, and brand spanking newie 'Ipod Generation' also getting a good reception. The crowd barrier gets dismanteled a few times during the set, well, what more do you expect at a good old punk rock n roll gig??? The bouncers are polite and let the crowd enjoy themselves, with the audience at the back singing along, this is how a good natured, fun, foot stomping gig should be!
After the gig, the band stick around to talk to thair fans, but on venturing outside they find their van already warm and waiting as the snow had started to come down thick and fast, 4cm already on the road and a long journey back down the motorway (with a stop off at a snow bound service station to warm everyone up with hot drinks and chips) loomed.
Thanks to everyone who turned up at the gig despite some atrocious weather conditions - hope you all got home safely.
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