And what about the Wutars' version of "Gloria" then? Briefly I thought Van was in the room except I couldn't see who was holding his pie.

Unfortunately I had to slope off early to catch the train as it was a school night, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

I must say, I was extremely impressed with The Wutars - the sound of High Wycombe is certainly something. I take issue though with the introduction given by one Mr D Hepworth, who mentioned Nik Kershaw as being a Wycombe boy. My hometown of Ipswich has extremely little to be proud of, so don't take our Kershaw away from us; we hold him extremely dear. He certainly isn't from Wycombe, he went to school with my Dad!

As I couldn't make it. Match reports, please.

To anyone whose ear I over-chewed last night (I'd been on the Samuel Smiths liveners afore arriving). Strange, one constant grumble amongst the massive is gig-natterers, yet I've never heard such a chatty crowd

until someone posts 'proper' photos, here's the magnificent Pugwash, at the Lexington (iPhone quality only...).

Sorry I had to flee so swiftly at the end, early start at work today so I'd have loved to mingle a bit more but just couldn't.

However, hellos are due to Dr Volume, Captain Underpants, Hannah, Pocket Calculator, Lunaman, D Green (and everyone else who I am too worried about mixing real and online names. You know who you are). It was a pleasure.

Plus I even got thank messrs Ellen and Hepworth as I charged away. Thanks very much gentlemen. I can't make it to Latitude sadly, but I'll do my best to come back if A Word In Your Ear happens again.

I am the Buffalo Springfield chap. In the cold light of day I may have slightly over reacted (I have the CD, but haven't played it yet, so I could be proven wrong here), but I think I counted at least four songwriters in The Wutars. If you don't all end up strangling each other as each potentially rampaging egos stretch out, you could do rather well!

The New Song Hitmaker was the one who famously came from High Wycombe.

wow, those boys were good. Far too much talent and too many frontmen in that line up for it to last though. Plus their ten legs were thinner than one of mine.

I liked the gonk-like guitartist's song - Here with Me, was it? Class.

Duncan Maitland - left his gear at home, apparently. And his tunes.

Pugwash - yes! I had no idea. I'll be purchasing everything later.

Crowd - a bit talky, who'd have thought?

Massive = massive.

Sounds like a fantastic gig. (Dave Gregory!) Hope you all enjoyed it.

Wish I could have made it. Hold the next one is Sydney, yeah?

top night last night, Pugwash marvellous and The Wutars top class as always, bring on the next one.

Had a fine evening. Loved The Wutars (I felt very old) and Pugwash were great too.

As for all the chatting, that was fine by me and added to the party atmosphere.

Another splendid gathering and a great gig. Cheers..........
Fraser you were missed...

The funniest bit was being shepherded by Mark Ellen like a head prefect before assembly to get ourselves upstairs. Liked the Wutars, although my advice (worth just slightly more than nothing) would be to try and find your own sound, not the Arctic Monkeys'-the talent is definitely there.
Pugwash were very good, I was at the bar downstairs for quite a bit of Duncan Maitland's set. Can't believe that Dr Volume travelled 400 miles for it, although judging by your XTC t-shirt mate meeting Dave Gregory would have been worth it.
Fellow Massive hellos to Joe R, an unbruised Capt. Underpants, Hannah (yes, sorry, your t-shirt was nice too. Manners.), Dr Pill, Lunaman, Ganglesprocket and everyone else I rambled at. Oh, and Kate M. Fraser, you were missed, hope things are improving chez Lewry.
Just one thing, where were these free CD giveaways?

*although preferably also showing Barcelona v Inter

I loved it. Absolutely loved it.

I had a very nice catch-up beforehand with lovely Word people inc. Mark, Juliette, Kate and Jerry. Fraser, you were very much missed by all us massive!

And then I had the pleasure of the company of the mini-Massive: Joe R (thanks for the book), Dr Volume (lovely to meet you! now charter a minibus for the next London drinks please), Captain Underpants (the best dressed man in the venue, as always), Richie B (you are entirely right about the Wutars), & the lovely Lunaman and Ganglesprocket, both of whom I didn't get a chance to do much chatting with this time unfortunately.

Looking at the other comments, I'm sorry missed meeting other members of the Massive like D. Green, Johan, Mondo and CDC. A shame, but maybe see you at the next drinks!

As to the gig itself: echoing a lot of what's been said already...

Wutars: really great, nice tight playing. So many talented singers and song-writers in the band too, blimey. Terrific stuff, such great energy and confidence (entirely justified). I want to see them again!

Duncan Maitland: the sort of music I'd listen to when curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of tea. Not the most uplifting or interesting music for a gig, IMHO.

Pugwash: another new introduction to me. but certainly one I'll be exploring further. Loads of wonderful songs, faultless playing... but then, Ambassador, with these special guests you are spoiling us. MATT BERRY ON KEYBOARDS! DAVE GREGORY ON GUITAR! SCREEEEEAAMMMMM!

Dr Volume and I actually SHOOK HANDS with Dave afterwards. He was utterly lovely, as you'd expect. I still have not quite recovered. Truly, I am obsessive fan geek girl.

And the evening was topped off with the Duckworth Lewis Method's "Age of Revolution". absolute high-point.

I loved loved loved it all. Top night.

Organise another one. NOW.

some interesting demos here http://www.wutars.com/music
i'd commend Gamlastan to the Word house..

pocketcalculator, Dr Pill, Lunaman, Ganglesprocket, down in the bar during the early part of the evening but good to put names to faces.

Mark Ellen was stunningly beautiful and Kate Mossman was a right old laugh, full of salty tales of the NME in the 70s, Nick Kent, Iggy Pop etc...

...Er...

for spotting Steve Lamacq coming into the pub and whispering to Richie "Look - it's Mark Lamaar!"

You know what I meant.