Doc: I wasn't really being negative, just challenging convention and trying to find out if I'd missed something.

Paul G: I like the idea of multiple release events. I think that's closer to my stated strategy of visiting lots of clubs rather than having one big party, the point being that it will reach more people. I agree with Dick too - we sell almost entirely thorough gigs at the moment, though the new one will find its way into the retail market too.

I'd rather not do it on guest nights because the booked guest will be selling CDs too (usually) so (a) it seems rude and (b) it tends to divide the audiences spending budget.

As it happens we need to revisit clubs we've been booked at anyway to remind them of their promises to rebook us (!).

We'll see. Whatever, it will get announced on the Mudcat anyway, when it happens.

Anahata