As expected, a great gig at The Angel Inn, Durham City on Saturday 2nd June 2012. Our recent practice meant we had three new songs in the set. ‘God Save The Queen’, bit of a one-off for the forthcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next weekend, ‘Bowie’s ‘The Man Who Sold The World’ and the classic, although not so well known, ‘Waiting For The Sun’ by The Doors. ‘Waiting For The Sun’ is the title of The Doors third album and they tried to record the song in those sessions but didn’t like how it came out. They brought it back two years later and included it on their fifth album, ‘Morrison Hotel’. The Angel gig was the first of three we have in the Durham area this month. We’re also booked to play The Lambton Hounds in Pity Me on Friday 15th June and return to the city to play The Big Jug in Claypath on Friday 22nd June … Lenny

People Are Strange (2011)

TUBESNAKE Ninth Line-Up: Lenny (Vocals), Woody (Drums), Chris (Bass), Tom Atkinson (Guitar)

Recorded live at The Angel, Durham City, Saturday 18th June 2011.

thanks to Brian Baty for this video

Tonight, Sunday 1st May 2011, we’re playing at The Stables Bar, in the grounds of Beamish Hall. Been a great day so far with all this sun and blue sky but if you fancy rounding it off with a bit of Tubesnake Boogie in some very impressive surroundings then we’ll see ya later. Gig starts 8.30pm.

You’ve got free entry to the Crook FC Mini Rock-Fest on Sunday 24th April 2011.

The event opens at 5pm and features three bands who will perform inside the clubhouse.

First up … Propa-Ganda

Next … The Bandits

Finally … Tubesnake

COME ON !!!

Buffalos Rock Night. We had a class gig at The Comrades Club, Houghton-le-Spring tonight, Friday 8th April 2011. The Rock Night has been re-sited to The Comrades from Buffs Social Club, also in Houghton, and has lost none of its’ appeal as a cracking night out. Thanks to the guy who joined us on stage for a number with his blues harmonica. Great atmosphere and a very appreciative crowd! … Lenny

Andalucía

Comfortable flats and broad brimmed hats
Beach women bask beneath azure skies
Young girls shimmer in silky poses
Some wear shells from the deepest seas
You can see Africa on a clear day

Strange tongues whispering on the breeze
Dead bird bones bleach in the midday sun
Shabby old men sit smoking with
Faces like the bark of old olive trees
Ancient mountains watching over

Stepping over scorching sands
Seeking shade from the relentless sun
Vivid blue meets earth on the horizon
Hungry eyes dine on the visual feast
This is a land of ancient beauty

Gentle breeze comes in off the water
Birds swoop and dance while the
Patient fisherman stands alone
This is a land of ancient beauty
You can see Africa on a clear day

… Lenny 8th June 2007

Due to Woody undergoing treatment on one of his drumming arms, tomorrow’s gig at The Three Tuns, Friday 28th January 2011, will see Waka (The Glammed) taking the stage as our stand-in drummer for the night. This is a role he’s helped us out with on quite a number of occasions now so business as usual. Gig starts 9pm.

Like the three kings of Orient, follow yonder star and catch Tubesnake this Sunday afternoon 19th December at The Star Inn, Newcastle for some pre-Christmas cheer. The gig starts at 4pm and feel free to come bearing gifts just like those guys.

No gigs until Saturday 11th December when we’ll be making a return to The Royalty in Sunderland. That’s four weekends ruled out due to other committments and one band member sailing off on another world cruise. Time to update the ipod and catch The Doors Alive at The O2 Academy on the 27th November.

Sweet Jane (2010)

TUBESNAKE Ninth Line-Up: Lenny (Vocals), Woody (Drums), Chris (Bass), Tom Atkinson (Guitar)

Recorded live at The Grand, Bishop Auckland, Saturday 2nd October 2010.

thanks to Alan Walton for this video

Friday 17th September 2010 at The Big Jug, Claypath, Durham City. Class night at a venue Tubesnake ain’t played for over ten years. In that dark and distant past the band line-up and the venue itself looked a tad different. Packed pub for the first half and a good sized audience was retained for the second, even though some of the original punters moved on to sample the delights of the bars around The Gala Theatre during the middle break. Some fresh bods ventured in for the second set and the floor space freed-up after the initial crush meant that those dancing girls (and blokes) could let loose and start kicking out in a sweaty swaithe of self-expression. Have to say thanks to the street performer guy who came up to the mic in the middle of the first set wanting to join in with his accordian. After discussing what he had in his repertoire we, and the audience, provided him with the vocals for his short rendition of ‘When The Saints Go Marching In’, following which, he placed a 50p piece on the floor in front of us and left. You couldn’t write the script. Excellent night! … Lenny

thanks to craig hay for this photo

When The Music’s Over (2010)

TUBESNAKE Ninth Line-Up: Lenny (Vocals), Woody (Drums), Chris (Bass), Tom Atkinson (Guitar)

Recorded live at Stormin’ The Castle, Witton Castle, Friday 3rd September 2010.

thanks to Auld Rock Chick for this video

Following on from The Lambton Hounds Open Air Rock Festival on the bank holiday weekend of August 2009, which became affectionately known as Pity Me Woodstock, the pub has decided to re-host the event this year on a slightly smaller scale.

Last year featured Ha’Waysis, Bad Lashes and Victims of The Fury who each played on a trailer in the car park. Due to the ensuing torrential rain, Diamond Dogs and Tubesnake played their sets indoors.

This year, various acoustic players will perform in the beer garden over the course of the afternoon. If the weather fails, this will occur indoors. The evening will be filled by two live bands playing inside the pub. Durham band, Sabotage will kick off around 6.30-7pm for an hour and a half playing covers from the likes of Kasabian, Primal Scream, Stone Roses, The Strokes and more. Tubesnake will then perform two full sets from 9pm until late.

The whole event begins at noon on Sunday 29th August 2010 and also features a selection of Real Ales, BBQ, a Cupcakes stall and bouncy castle for the kids.

Tickets at £5 are available from the pub or you can pay on the day (kids free).

Saturday 14th August 2010. Our first visit to Bubbles in Ashington. Canny drive out since we’re from Durham and Crook but that passed in no time. Great feel to this venue with the blacked out stage in the corner adorned with a range of spot lights and appropriate framed rock shots hanging on all the walls. We had a great gig and were well appreciated and the numbers attending continued to rise throughout the night since a rock DJ takes over after the band and plays on til 2am. Good mix and age range in the crowd too with plenty dancing girls / ladies dressed in all their finery. Playing somewhere new often leads to an extra buzz and this night was no exception. Great venue! Great crowd! Thanks to everyone who joined in.

The full line-up of bands for the 20th Anniversary Stormin’ The Castle is now sorted.

On the Main Stage, Friday 3rd September, Mother Earth open the proceedings, followed by Tubesnake, then The Force and closed by head-liners Powerage.

On the Main Stage, Saturday 4th September, the opening act is Radge Against The Machine, followed by Voodoo Six, then The Pistoleros and finally this year’s main head-line band The Stranglers.

For ticket information check out the Stormin’ website: www.storminthecastle.co.uk