Chrimbo with 300ft Gorilla

Well, that time of year is upon us once again when everybody's mind turns to having lots of fun. To that end, we're delighted to provide the opportunity of the season to all you hardened 300ft Gorilla fans.

On the evening of Sunday 20th December, 300ft Gorilla are hosting a gig of splendorous festive glory in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Cluny (a noted pub in Newcastle with a really good name for putting on great gigs from famous and not so famous artists).

Skneepa, a great band from the Hexham area which we had the privilege of playing with at the Head of Steam this year, will be opening the night with a rip roaring flurry of power.

We're on next (with a few new additions to the set!) to whet the appetite of our fans that are hungry for new material.

Finally, The Richt Hoat Chilis, a cracking Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band from Scotland, will be serenading us through the latter part of the evening with their truly accurate and enjoyable take on the RHCPs material.

Hopefully we'll manage to stay ailment free for the next couple of weeks and do ourselves proud on the night. (Which is no mean feat when you see the list of health issues this band has overcome this year!)

In any event, if you can make it along it would be great to see you. I'm sure it'll be a slightly more special night to what we're used to, as there's an element of autonomy about the whole thing, being as we've organised the thing. (Well, I use the word 'we' very lightly, as Neil's done most of the work...)

If however, you can't make it, may I take this opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year.

When you've finished digesting turkey/chocolate and have awoken from the alcohol induced slumber that accompanies the end of the year you might want to put a date on the calendar in the kitchen/mobile phone/pda or whatever the kids are using nowadays: Saturday 16th January 2010 at the Three Tuns in Gateshead. We're playing with our pals Vendetta. Should be a most enjoyable evening.

Hope to see you soon.

Mick (on behalf of the boys)