Maybe I should have posted closer to the day, but I think I'm only scratching the edge of faux pas by offering belated thanks to everybody who was early enough at stonefest to see us (especially those who were up for some early morning skanking and hardcore dancing). We wanted to stay for the rest of the show but we had to instantly leave for Newcastle to play two other shows that evening.

Speaking of which, the all ages show right in the centre of Newcastle was one of the coolest shows I've been to in ages, big shoutouts to Emma and the other organisers as well as The Porkers and all the other awesome bands. And thankyou, musically-inclined residents of Newcastle, we can't wait to play more all ages shows and see you all again.

A "laid-back, toned-down, intimate atmosphere" show with the Casino Rumblers rounded off the night and we got a rare glimpse of the local Rockabilly and Punk population venturing out into the dimly lit Lucky Country dancefloor.

I don't know if you saw or not, but at Stonefest, Kieran pulled out his super-secret-special-going-off-fatality-finishing move. We like to call it "tidying up the walrus", but you can check out the picture above and come to your own conclusion.

Photo was by our good friend Mitch McPherson who kindly donated of awesome photos he snapped at Stonefest, check out his other awesome photos of local shows at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uc_mitch/

Friday Show = Awesome

We had so much fun on Friday, we decided to celebrate with a hoody-rain-barbeque. In the words of Rob: "Oh yeah." In the words of Julian "*thrust*".

Thank you to all the all-ages boys and girls who rocked out at the UCU bar on Friday - and by that I mean thankyou everybody for coming. We had a blast playing alongside Hancock Basement and the superlative Casual Projects but were literally (figuratively) blown away by Melbourne's De Jah Groove, those classic ska stylin's were truly radtacular.

WELL NOW THEN. It looks like we have *another* gig this thursday! Unfortunately for all youse underage ska-lovers it's 18+ this time, but I'm sure you'll be raring to sit outside and listen anyway when you hear that Sydney's premier punkwithhorns outfit Bagster and Melbourne's double shot espresso Mr. Coffee are gonna be shaking Canberra's ska scene at the Basement in Belconnen this thursday night. Be there or die!

September - happens to have a lot of gigs.

Scientitions predict a sharp upturn in the number of gigs we have in September. Very much so, yes.

SO, let me take you on a trip into the future as it were. Together with those funky latin jazz crazy hiphoppy fusion guys Casual Projects, the massive All Ages Anonymous festival is entering your sign.

Maybe I have my analogies confused. But I can certainly see a strong indication that you will be there. Enjoying yourself a lot.

Also look out for: Bagster in Belconnen - Sequel to the blockbuster family hit, Havoc 2 at Greenroom with Lamexcuse and (very exciting) Mach Pelican all ages show at Woden Youth Centre on October 6.

(Well well well, I was just about to update the site but Chuck flippin beat me to it. Well done ol' chum, truly I have been bested-Tim)

Name Change: Cuddle-bear and the Softies

That's right, just when you thought we were getting a little bit hardcore, a "light" gigging schedule has caused several Los Capitanes members to fall ill simulataneously forcing us to cancel today's awesome gig at the Greenroom.

Go anyway though, it's gonna be super-awesome-core.

Anyway, henceforth we will be known as Cuddle-bear and the Softies. Expect a new website design soon, featuring pastel pink and blue and a striking cloud and pillow motif. Dave went and bought one of those heart shaped guitars, Chuck has invested in padded safety congas and both Julian and Rob have pre-recorded their parts in a (luckily already padded) studio and will be replace by a tape on stage since their mothers learned how dangerous gigs *really* can be from Today Tonight.

BTW, Tim is Cuddle-bear.

Also, we've played some pretty crazy gigs over the past couple of weeks. Envy Parade and Super Best Friends as well as our caring buddies Strong Like Sam are all awesome. Also, congratulations are in order for Seditious Intent on their radness and for launching an EP, go check all these bands out on myspace right now.

Are there any shows soon?

Yes! There are!
If you're over 18, or bold enough to try to get in anyway, and live in Sydney, you have no excuse not to attend our very own CD Launch show this friday at the Empire Hotel, helping out will be our good friends the Casino Rumblers, Ebola Goldfish and Steppin Razor.

On the very next night we will be having our long overdue debut show in Queanbeyan with Melbourne's favourite angry-minor-ska enthusiasts, Sounds Like Chicken. Head on down to the Queanbeyan Concference Centre for a super-great show this Saturday.

In other news myspace is still going spastic after Strong Like Sam. Thanks to all youse kids for supporting local music!