Four more years

There was a day when I seemed to see Four-stroke with some regularity, but this gig opening for the Subhumans was the first I'd seen of them since a baby-shower show in September 2007. I suspect the imminent baby and the lack of viewing may not be unconnected. Ken is a pronounced devotee of The Subhumans - covers of Oh Canaduh! are not unknown - so they fit on the bill just fine.

And here they are, with new bassist Mike Trash.



Chris gets to handle the guitar since Mike Marauder is off somewhere.



Ken shows the Subhumans love.



Rhythm section action! With Jon Kiely! (Who incidentally will be performing with Thunderuncle at Zaphod's this Friday.)



Ken works the crowd.



More Trash!



Jon hits!



The shouty bit!



More Kris!



Mike sings!



The whole lot!



Ken kicks back.



And that was that until the next time.

• Show reminder: You can see the Unseen Strangers at the Rainbow ... or maybe not? You may well be the band at the Elmdale House, as Pub Carolling with Maura Volante and the Holly & Ivy Carollers do the singalong thing to Yuletide favourites.