Satan laughing spreads his wings

Some time last year, the lovely BBC 6Music played me a track called Coin Operated Boy, by a band called the Dresden Dolls. I liked it, I downloaded tracks from their website, I bought their album, and I ultimately bought tickets for a gig. Owing to them maliciously playing in London when I couldn't go, I bought tickets for a Manchester show.

( Dresden Dolls @ Academy 2, Manchester )

On Sunday, in Manchester, it rained a lot. Apparently this is usual. However, snow_leopard had thoughtfully provided good company, cardgames and a fine pub to make the rain go away, which was all rather nice. If you ever encounter a beer called Ginger Marble, made by the Marble Brewery from Manchester, buy two pints and post one to me.