Got Nick Cave tickets for Brighton next year. Need Pixies tickets for York tomorrow for a nice double to look forward to in 2026.

Some pics of Du Blonde's excellent set at Last train home festival in darlington yesterday. A cracking festival.

Dilletante very good at Last Train home festival yesterday.

Last train home festival, we've struck gold. Lawn Chair. Magnificent stuff.

At Last train home festival in Darlington. Looking forward to catching Dilletante and Du Blonde later and hopefully some new favs before them.

A couple of pics from sharon van etten at boilershop in newcastle. A great gig.

Also enjoyed Sean O'Hagan supporting Mercury Rev. Really like Microdisney but High Llamas kind of passed me by. I'll be correcting that after an enjoyable support set last night.

Enjoyed Mercury Rev a lot last night at Ku Bar stockton. I've seen them a few times over the years and last night was a strong one. Great band.

Gig night, off to Ku Bar in Stockton to see Mercury Rev.

Pulp at tramlines festival in Sheffield. Marvellous stuff.

Had a great day at Tramlines festival in Sheffield on Friday. Highlights before Pulp were John Shuttleworth, John Cooper Clarke, Baxter Dury and John Grant.

Some pics from Father john misty gig at the glasshouse gateshead during the week. Plays Glastonbury today, I'd be prioritising that if I was there.

Gig night. It's Father John Misty time at the Glasshouse, Gateshead. Been a while since I last seen him, should be a cracking gig.

Gig night. Watching Cat Power singing Dylan at the glasshouse, gateshead is how I'll be spending my evening.

WIN! - A Coloured Vinyl Copy of Pulp's 'More' One of the most anticipated releases of the year drops next Friday, and to celebrate, we're giving away a copy of the pictured record. Just share and like this post, and give our account a follow to be entered. www.normanrecords.com/records/2087...

Toppermost launches its new-look website today with a special post on Plastic Ono Band from @mikepress.bsky.social Exciting times for us - new features - a better read on the mobile - why not have an explore - big thanks to all our contributors - anyone can join in. www.toppermost.co.uk

Pixies at Newcastle City Hall. Excellent as always.

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It's the penultimate night of the tour... Howay Newcastle! 📍 O2 City Hall, Newcastle 🕖 Times: Doors open: 7pm Big Special: 8pm PIXIES: 9pm

The Waterboys were great last night at the Glasshouse in gateshead. I really liked how they presented their new album and still played a good portion of oldies. Still a vital vibrant live band.

Gig night. The Waterboys at the glasshouse Gateshead tonight.

The Flaming Lips at Leeds academy on Friday. Moving and fun in equal measure.

Gig night. Trip through to Leeds academy to see the Flaming Lips, one of the great live bands.

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⏰ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 There goes the final whistle and the end of the National League North campaign. Thanks for your magnificent support this season! #WeAreDarlo⚫️⚪️ #UpTheQuakers

Enjoyed Stockton Calling yesterday. Maximo Park excellent as always. Pretty much a festival set for a hometown(ish) gig. Other highlights for me were Swannek, Nature Kids and Home Counties. A great day out although the cancellation of the last train home put a bit of a downer on the day.

Off to stockton Calling. Maximo Park, avalanche party, Adult Dvd all on but also a day to get out and about and see a few names new to me.

Little Barrie were electric last night at the common room of the North in Newcastle. Great gig.

Gig night. Time for Little Barrie at common room of the North in Newcastle.

WIN! - A Vinyl Copy of 'SABLE, fABLE' by Bon Iver Bon Iver's anticipated fifth album drops next week, and we're giving away a 2LP black/salmon to one winner. Simply like, share, and follow us to be entered. @jagjaguwar.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/records/2077...

Some bargains here.

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⏰ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 Victory for The Quakers! Superb stuff that from the lads. Thanks for your support this afternoon! #WeAreDarlo⚫️⚪️

⏰ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 The points are shared. Thanks for your support this evening! #WeAreDarlo⚫️⚪️

The Wave Pictures at the Georgian theatre in stockton. One of the great live bands with one of this countries greatest guitarists. An absolute treat as always.

Gig night - I'm out in stockton at georgian theatre to see The Wave Pictures, both venue and band are old favourites of mine

⏰ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 YESSSSSSSS! Maskell at the double sees The Quakers pick up a huge three points. Thanks for your support this evening! #WeAreDarlo⚫️⚪️

⚽️GOALS⚽️ Action from yesterday's 2-0 win away against Hereford FC. youtu.be/UtlVxlg-sZI

A brilliant result.

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Gig number 6 of the year - the futureheads and Du Blonde at the boilershop newcastle.

⚽ STARTING XI ⚽ Tonight's lineup changes again as Forbes is back available after injury, whereas Griffiths misses out due to injury and Kelly takes to the bench. Here's how the Quakers line up 👇

I won a competition! Thanks @normanrecords.com for this. A cracking record.

⏰ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 A massive win for The Quakers and a lovely clean sheet too! Thanks for your support this afternoon. #WeAreDarlo⚫️⚪️

Some pics from The Bug Club making loud and wonderful noise at Pop Recs in Sunderland last night.

Time for gig number 5 of the year. The Bug Club at Pop Recs in Sunderland. Seen them once before and that was at pop recs supporting the Lovely Eggs. Should be a good one tonight.

Here's some pics of Personal trainer at the Grove in newcastle last night. Fantastic as always. 3rd time I've seen them and they have always been magnificent. They just make me smile. Go and see them they're great.

Gig time. I'm off to the Grove in Newcastle to see Personal Trainer. 3rd time seeing them, previous two times have been great but this is my first time seeing them headline so I'm expecting special things.

⚽ STARTING XI ⚽ A slight change in the lineup today Rivers takes to the bench as Hazeem Bakre makes the starting XI. Maskell, Griffiths return onto the bench. Here's how the Quakers line up this afternoon 👇 #WeAreDarlo #yourclub