There was, you may remember, a disease that swept the world.not so long ago. Lots of bad things happened. People died. One of the more minor inconveniences resulting from this plague was a lengthy hiatus in the gig scene. Nobody was allowed out for many months.
The last show before the plague struck very nearly didn't happen. They thought about cancelling, but such gatherings hadn't been banned yet and things went ahead.Whether or not that was wise will forever remain uncertain. Did we spread the virus? Did we cause unnecessary harm? We will never know.
Anyway, it seems somewhat appropriate that the gig scene ground to a halt on this particularly bleak note. This is Newcastle's drone kings, BONG, in the WEE RED BAR, March 13 2020.
And here's an audio recording of their full set, accompanied by some gloomy photographs.
It was to be a year and a half before things opened up again. Slowly. And very cautiously. Strict rules still applied at gigs. Audiences had to remain seated, unless visiting the bogs. Drinks were only available via table service. Volume was restricted, as were audience numbers. It was all very strange. Eventually, and inevitably, all rules were relaxed and things could get back to normal, but OHHMS played at IVORY BLACKS in Glasgow in August 2021, during the last days of the restrictions. It was very odd, but also such a relief to have gigs back.
Keep watching,dear reader, for more digging about in the archives, and more exciting new things!
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