Raw Launch Night

07.01.07: Pete was at the Raw Launch at Christopher's last Saturday night. Seems like he was very impressed
"Relocated this year from the Cell to Christophers, Chris and the whole RAW team presented a top debut night for Lincoln gig-goers. With the aid of independent record store Sonic Sounds the upstairs has been refurbed and new look suggests this venue is a legend in the making. Rory was on the decks downstairs, the bar-staff were in black RAW branded Tees and upstairs the ticketing, sound mixing and band intros were all handled by a team that look good and keep the show on the road with some style. This is a serious attempt at offering an alternative music scene here in our City with vision, increasing the credibility and hopefully achieving the all important 'tipping point'. It was great to see members of bands in attendance (from Starter, Rotary Ten and IWACS) who were there to show support - nice one. The crowd ebbed and flowed but must have been close to a hundred strong across the night and that gives a buzz for bands who need to know how good their music sounds beyond playing in a lonely rehearsal hall. There were some various technical hitches though and some of the bands seemed inconsistent and have played better sets - but this is their chance to dig in and improve their game for next time and shouldn't lose belief. It was all good. The five bands who played on the opening night, in running order, were - Sanctimonious, The Small Print, Dazed Dakotas, Lipstick Entourage and The Jubilees. Some photos online at www.shine.clara.co.uk/gigs- Top night. Looking good for 2007"