A Little Of What You Fancy - The Poster

Hot off the press, Nathalina's Dali-esque poster for our summer concert. I like the goldfish flying amongst the flowers!

Tickets are available on our website now. Remember the 16th of June!

Man, I'm Knackered!

Whew! Just got back from the basses' event South Side Story which was a treasure hunt along the South Bank. Thankfully, despite rather inclement weather in the last week, the sun decided to make a welcome appearance, and it was actually quite warm. We had a very civilized start at 11.30 a.m., met in the gardens of Southwark Cathedral and set off with a bang.

I will say that our first clue was relatively easy, but after we had spent the first hour getting to clue five (of thirteen) the busy week leading up to this event took its toll. So when a very friendly tea shop beckoned Simon, Ben, Liang, Julia and I took the chance to have a leisurely lunch. Thereafter Julia and Ben had other things to do, so our numbers were decimated, and with a full tummy and the warm sunshine, my brain had started to shut down!

The clues were progressively cryptic and while there were some lovely paths which I had not taken before, we had to drop several of the answers. Unfortunately, I didn't get to chat with Pinkies on other teams either apart from Emelda and Hester in the crypt at St. Paul's, and Andrew F on the phone. By the time we reached Oxo tower, all I wanted to do was go home have a cup of tea and a biscuit. Three hours in, we did ran into a couple of the teams outside St. Thomas' hospital, and I'm afraid my resolve just cracked and I threw in the towel. What a wuss!

Did get back for a well-deserved pint of Samuel Smith wheat beer at my local, the Yorkie Grey. A great big thanks to the basses though, for arranging an energetic afternoon out. I'm pooped!

Willy Willy Gweat Tweasure Hunt!

Well, if you aren't aware the the bass social is on Saturday, and we are meeting at 11.30am in front of Southwark Cathedral on the side facing Borough Market, which planet have you been on? In my absence one of the other Pink Insiders has posted several reminders.

After the success of last year's Big Pink Hunt it looks like the basses have decided to take the quest south of the river. Where it ends is anyone's guess. I'm a little too tired for double entendres, although several are immediately suggesting themselves!

See you there.

There's Something Fishy On MySpace

It is of course the fabulous Eliza, Lara, Vinnie and 'Funky' Fingers! They are now on MySpace music so surf on over, make friends and spread the word. Their MySpace page is definitely worth a visit, especially if you are keen on gay cabaret!

What the heck, with all of this MySpace madness going on, I set up a MySpace page myself. So, if you want to make lonely old me one of your friends, then please say hello! I can be found over there too.

P.S. In case you lose this post you can always find Something Fishy linked in Pinkie Friends, and my MySpace in My Pink Bits!

Return of the Tiny Tenor

At last our dear friend is returned to us. How the readers of these pages have wept over his long absence. How we have searched high and low*.

By coincidence, earlier on this very day I have phoned Big Momma herself to enquire about whether she had heard any news from the absent blogaholic.

And now mysteriously he is returned to us. Just a few hours after my call.

Is this a coincidence - or an example of the mighty powers Big Momma doth wield?

Welcome back Pink Insider!


*mainly low

Paleday At The Soho Revue Bar

Met Andrew F, Mladen, Johnathon and his friend at the Yard for drinks a couple of weeks ago for Anthony and Paleday's gig at the Soho Revue Bar. I missed the last time they performed there, but everyone I spoke to said it was a blast.

In fact, the venue is pretty amazing. I'd always wondered what exactly people were queuing up for in between all those shows, and now I know. Small tables, booths, red velvet, candles - and a stage for some of the most eclectic performances ever.

The ones who made the most impact were the Diamond Girls who kicked off the show with a run in one diamond's tights and some moves I am sure we can incorporate into our own routine (Chris and Sally, you know what I'm talkin' about!), and a super singer called Baby Soul something. I tried to track down her MySpace page but couldn't - she was really, really good though. There was also a super cheesy Eurovision-esque performance by some Irish guy who sang far too many songs. He was memorable only because of the completely superfluous dancers in the background.

There was a sigh of relief when Paleday came on. We hit the dance floor and others joined us - in my own frenzy someone gave me a complimentary Paleday T-shirt. Woo hoo! Worryingly enough Andrew F knew the words to all the songs. I can sing a couple myself, "I can dance by myself, I don't need nobody else!"

All in all a superb evening!

Summer Concert 2007: Tickets On Sale!

My first post since coming back on line is a shameless plug for three Pink Singers events. You have already heard about entering a posse for the base event, but check out the official deets and poster on the next event page of the website.

Betcha didn't know about the Blow Out Bands Night though. Tickets just a fiver for some of the Pinkies best friends in performance. Saturday 2nd June, and you get to boogie with Nelson Romeu, Paleday, Something Fishy and Thankyou Driver. I will be there!

Finally, and this is the biggest news of all, tickets to the Pinkies summer concert are on sale now! If you buy your ticket via Paypal you could even win a bottle (terms and conditions apply of course...)

Hey, I'm Back!

Hey all!

I see that at least one person has missed me. Thanks for that! The main reason for my enforced absence was my crappy internet service provider. Orange managed to cut me off without warning for a whole two weeks. It was like having one hand amputated, the other tied behind my back and my eyes and mouth sewn shut. After multiple expensive and utterly useless phone calls to them I am finally back on line. Really, no thanks to them.

Anyway, you have many wonderful posts to look forward from me in the future!

Southside story: a Southwark Hunt

Rumour has it that the treasure hunt has been organised primarily to search for a certain missing Pinkie. This prominent Pinkie was last seen perched atop a wobbly chair at the back of the Tenor section during a sunday rehearsal. This writer fears that in his zeal to grab just one more sound and/or video clip to cram into his ever bulging pink bits, the teetering Tenor accidentally fell out through the open window and was carried away by a passing pigeon.

His long absence from these pages can surely have no other explanation?

Pink Insider - where are you?