[VAXman(Admin)]

BTW Lotus, I only listed all the bands/gigs. The numbering in my posts should not be construed as indicative of my preference for any act. The number in (n) is the count of times I've seen said act in the calendar year.

That said, I'd rank seeing Mirthrandir(*), Cryptic Vision(*), Pinnacle(*), Lazuli, Flamborough Head and Guapo in my tops. I was fortunate to catch all three of Mirthrandir's renunion gigs. They got better and better each time they performed.

Steve Hogarth(*) solo gig for OXJAM because I got to meet and speak at length with Dave Gregory (XTC).

Of course, I have to mention The Red Masque(*) too because of Brian Van Korn(*).

Partying with John Mitchell and John Beck (Kino) at CalProg until nearly sunrise was fun too. At the end of the night it was only Beck, Christine Holz, Martha and myself and alot (ALOT) of empty bottles.

(*) some bias here as I know these bands, or some of its members, on a personal basis.