Originally published by L.S. Media. February 14th 2009.

With the prospect of playing at a fairly new venue in an otherwise untouched part of the world, some established bands would baulk at the idea of playing the first proper night of a tour anywhere but the usual haunts.

Hugh Cornwell has always been one to defy convention and it’s always refreshing when he does, because otherwise the fans and interested parties would have missed out on a truly exceptional venue which should go on to be one of the best gig locations in the north-west.