Teacups and saucers and fruitcake and doughnuts
Bunting and salmon and cigars a bonus
Scones laced with whipped cream and strawberry wings
These are a few of our favourite things!
Oh, and despite all this we had time to record some music, some of which you can listen to here
Tuesday 26 August 2008
Friday 22 August 2008
The Smoking Jackets, reading, this weekend
What larks! Did you think that we were to play the Reading festival? Your heart all of a flutter as you realised you did not have a ticket?
Well, you are wrong. We just thought we'd update you with what we will be reading this weekend...
Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis'...Blyton's 'Five go to Billycock hill'... a poor excuse for a newspaper lying on a relative's table... chord sequences and lyrics to several well-known hits.
We may actually get round to recording some music.
Next year: Guffaws a-plenty as you imagine us about to perform at V festival when actually we're watching the DVD boxset of the sci-fi series from the 1980s of the same name!
Well, you are wrong. We just thought we'd update you with what we will be reading this weekend...
Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis'...Blyton's 'Five go to Billycock hill'... a poor excuse for a newspaper lying on a relative's table... chord sequences and lyrics to several well-known hits.
We may actually get round to recording some music.
Next year: Guffaws a-plenty as you imagine us about to perform at V festival when actually we're watching the DVD boxset of the sci-fi series from the 1980s of the same name!
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Your questions answered
Q. 'Is it true that there is a rift within The Smoking Jackets and that you have not been in contact with each other this past fortninght?' - Jonathan, Ipswich
A. There is no truth whatsoever in this 'rift' story. One of the Jackets has been on a holiday to ancient lands, gaining insight and inspiration to assist the forthcoming recording, as well as spreading the word to the locals.
Q. 'I am tired of waiting for material to surface. Kindly put some music online or I will delete you from my friends list' - Rory King, myspace
A. Have patience dear boy. The Smoking Jackets are more than just music. They can be viewed as doctrine in social reform, or of guidance in etiquette and style. The Smoking Jackets are aware of the instant demandings of an online audience however do not wish to prematurely ejaculate all over cyberspace. The music will appear in due course.
Q. 'I have heard a rumour that you are planning to cover Bananarama. Is this true? I hope not. I hate them.' - Rupert, by telegram
A. That particular act have not been considered at present, but The Smoking Jackets will not rule out any cover version for possible recording in the future.
Q. Do you actually exist or are you a fictional band? - Martha, Runcorn
A. The Smoking Jackets are very much real.
A. There is no truth whatsoever in this 'rift' story. One of the Jackets has been on a holiday to ancient lands, gaining insight and inspiration to assist the forthcoming recording, as well as spreading the word to the locals.
Q. 'I am tired of waiting for material to surface. Kindly put some music online or I will delete you from my friends list' - Rory King, myspace
A. Have patience dear boy. The Smoking Jackets are more than just music. They can be viewed as doctrine in social reform, or of guidance in etiquette and style. The Smoking Jackets are aware of the instant demandings of an online audience however do not wish to prematurely ejaculate all over cyberspace. The music will appear in due course.
Q. 'I have heard a rumour that you are planning to cover Bananarama. Is this true? I hope not. I hate them.' - Rupert, by telegram
A. That particular act have not been considered at present, but The Smoking Jackets will not rule out any cover version for possible recording in the future.
Q. Do you actually exist or are you a fictional band? - Martha, Runcorn
A. The Smoking Jackets are very much real.
Monday 4 August 2008
Mobile phones and children
Greetings, Paolo here
Having had a delightful meal out yesterday afternoon (Welsh beef and yorkshire pudding with all the trimmings if you're interested) I must say the experience was tarnished somewhat by two things. If you have read the title then I imagine you know what they are...
Using a mobile phone in any public place is the height of rudeness, never mind a restaurant. Can communication not be made discreetly with a message from one's valet? I recognise that the telegram is sadly no longer in fashion but surely if one receives a call then they should leave the table rather than subject the entire room to their nonsensical conversation. Let this be a warning to any fans who dare to bring in such gadgets to our shows...
As for children, well the modern breed are not all 'sweetness and light'. There is a lack of manners everywhere but this is inexcusable at the dinner table. One girl was bought a pudding despite not eating her dinner. Another was free to roam around and distract other diners with various hummings and spinning actions. I have heard tales of children being provided with what I believe are called portable DVD players to keep them quiet in restaurants. No wonder our nation has gone to the dogs.
Having had a delightful meal out yesterday afternoon (Welsh beef and yorkshire pudding with all the trimmings if you're interested) I must say the experience was tarnished somewhat by two things. If you have read the title then I imagine you know what they are...
Using a mobile phone in any public place is the height of rudeness, never mind a restaurant. Can communication not be made discreetly with a message from one's valet? I recognise that the telegram is sadly no longer in fashion but surely if one receives a call then they should leave the table rather than subject the entire room to their nonsensical conversation. Let this be a warning to any fans who dare to bring in such gadgets to our shows...
As for children, well the modern breed are not all 'sweetness and light'. There is a lack of manners everywhere but this is inexcusable at the dinner table. One girl was bought a pudding despite not eating her dinner. Another was free to roam around and distract other diners with various hummings and spinning actions. I have heard tales of children being provided with what I believe are called portable DVD players to keep them quiet in restaurants. No wonder our nation has gone to the dogs.
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