Craig fae the Vale

My wife was tasked with getting tickets for the Croatia game yesterday. She was less than complimentary about the new system, but we did end up with the tickets.

It might grow on me, but I'm not initially a fan of that.

Children of Bodom - Angels Don't Kill

Just don't have the funds to book Machine Head right now, which is a bit of a bummer. Hopefully some tickets left when I can afford it.

Judas Priest - Angel

Papa Roach - Between Angels and Insects

Booked Larry Dean at the Beacon in Greenock for September. He was brilliant doing a 25 minute set at the Glee Club last year, so looking forward to a full hour from him.

Less Than Jake - Help Save The Youth Of America From Exploding

Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska

I had no idea Scott McKenna had signed for Copenhagen.

Tina Sandwich - Fast Cars and Movie Stars Delighted to showcase an up and coming local act!

Iron Maiden - Be Quick Or Be Dead

We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates Really didn't enjoy this. Felt the author was self important and managed to make what should be interesting subjects really boring. I found myself drifting off several times. It's a shame as I was really interested in the content on the surface, the writing just didn't do it for me.

Buddying my sister to the Donny Benet gig at Room 2 on Saturday night. Know very little of his music, but I'm sure I'll have a good time. Anyone been to the venue that can tell me what it's like?

Simple Plan - I'm Just A Kid

It's been a while since I've been but it's a great city. Would recommend a river cruise, I really enjoyed that. And if you're looking for food, there's a few of them called Schweinske, which unsurprisingly specialise in pork, and I've never had anything less than a massive, tasty meal there.

The Gaslight Anthem - Here's looking At You, Kid

No, I didn't even know it existed. Will definitely look into it.

Say Nothing and Empire of Pain are two of the best non-fiction books I've read in the past few years.

I've just put a standing ticket for In Flames and Arch Enemy for Glasgow on sale on Ticketmaster as I now can't make the show. Standing is sold out, so good chance for anyone who missed out!

Third Eye by Felicia Day Great fun. Really good performances from the cast, good, silly story. Very enjoyable.

Jason Kelce has officially announced his retirement.

Fantastic news. Hope Wednesday goes brilliantly. My Mrs is looking at going through the citizenship process later this year, good to hear someone else who's gone through it and had a good outcome!

Stuttering start to Spring Training from the Mariners, but any of the games I've caught I've hardly heard of any of the players, so seems to be a lot of minor leaguers getting a run out. Quietly confident for the season, the core group from the last two years is still hanging around, and I'm intrigued to see what the new arrivals, especially on the pitching staff, have to offer.

Billy Talent - Red Flag