On 29 May Slydigs played The Ruby Lounge in Manchester. I was looking forward to this gig as I have been listening to tracks from their new record Down with the Mockery. On the way to the gig I met the lead singer Dean and was invited to join them for a pre gig pint. It was a good crowd around the table with the band, management and photographer who took the shots for the record and web site.

The Ruby Lounge is a good venue with a large stage but like most of this type of gig the lights are either low or one strong colour red/blue. This can make photography a bit tricky. Radka the other photographer walks to the sound/lighting desk explains that the lighting is no use for photography. The engineer looks stunned but knows better than to argue and changes it to her liking. I stood in awe!

Weatherbird and The Incredible Magpie band provided the support and both played great sets. Weatherbirds The Incredible Magpie band

There was a buzz in the room from before a booted foot set foot on the stage for the Slydigs set. They played an amazing set mixing the new songs with what I consider to be classics from their earlier EP's.

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If you haven't heard them play check out their web site and go to one of the gigs you will not be disappointed

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