[31-10-07]: day on the air

the day have been invited onto portsmouth's express fm to perform a coupla acoustic songs between 8 and 10 on wednesday 21st. november. loadsa interview banter as well.

we are the guests of chris from the station's 'guestlist' programme.

localish punters can tune in on 93.7fm but the beauty is universe-wide punters can log onto www.expressfm.com for a live feed.

checkout the gigiude for news of a hometown show in december with our good friends the adamseed.

[10-04-06]: advance gig alert

[30-03-06]: pablo signs up

The Day's comparative short search for a new guitar player has reached a successful conclusion as Pablo has signed on the dotted line following rehearsal Monday. Pablo has played in a number of bands both in Manchester and The Day's hometown of Portsmouth.He also has a wealth of experience as a sound engineer both live and studio based which could also benefit the band.

The new line up will debut at the Witchwood Tavern, Ashton Under Lyne on Sunday 4th. June, see the gig section.

'Pablo's gonna be a real asset. What we need now is a period of continuity and creativity' was Ade's take on recent events.

[01-03-06]: a message from ade: the chris years

Two great shows with the new line-up, Croydon and Portsmouth.

But with heavy heart I write that this following Saturday in Acton marks the end of Chris's time in the band.

Chris and Steve joined us in November 2001 on loan from the wonderful Thirst. Such was the success of our first show they agreed to join The Day as their side project. What followed was the best four years bandwise of my life, stunning live shows and our best recorded works to date. Creatively and fun wise it was simply awesome.

They came as a package and I always thought they'd leave as a package but this was not to be as Steve left in June 2005 and Chris remained a positive, driving force in our quest for a replacement.

Chris is many things but in very basic terms is a writer/ singer. The fact that he's also an astonishing guitar player is just one of the many bolt-ons. This made the onstage combination electric, like two lead singers but we never clashed if you get my drift.

So I always knew that with the sad break up of Thirst he would one day be fronting his 'own' band again, although I always stressed that The Day was 'his' band aswell. Now he is fronting the wonderful Zuma, destined for great things....

Time and various other reasons brought Chris to his decision which I totally respect. Sometimes you need to put yer own life first rather than try to keep everyone happy and having a detrimental effect on yourself.

Just to draw a line under it I think of how happy Chris made me as a person whilst he was in the band....

Also I remember where Daryn and I were in 2001. Quite simply Chris took us to a magical place. Daryn, Lisa and myself owe it to Chris's legacy to keep The Day there and move on.

So if anyone know a Rock 'n' Roll Savage with voice of an angel please push them our way :))

Love, Ade xx

[14-02-06]: punk aid disappointment

News has just reached The Day that we will not be playing this year's Punkaid Festival in April. This despite being assured we were and consequently advertising the event on this website for months now.

"If they didn't want us that's fair enough but why mislead us?" was Ade's take on events. "Also to only find out we're not playing when I received a flyer without us on it is shameful"

"The Day have supported Punkaid since it's inception in 1997 and I for one will continue to do so but this shabby treatment leaves a more than nasty taste"

[31-12-05]: RLD 2005-2006

2005 has been a totally bizarre year for me and The Day. Just nine shows and two of them acoustic featuring just me and Chris.

BUT we completed recording and released the best album RLD have done to date and played the best gig we've ever done. This is all in my opinion, obviously. Funnily enough the reaction to 'Everything Matters' seems to be you love it or hate it. We've done something right to provoke such contrasting emotions!

Of course there are reasons for the, on the face of it, inactivity. Steve announced his decision to leave in June but to be honest I'd known it was a matter of time since January 2005. Not that I'm knocking Steve. On the contrary, he was with us for four years, three of which were simply awesome, the best of my life Daywise. Could all have ended better but is there ever a right time?

But in late October we finally captured Lisa who's gonna be a great asset to The Day in every sense of the word.

Got some 'home produced' photos already up in the gallery. Full photo session to follow in January.

She's concentrating on learning a set so we can resume live work prior to us doing new stuff, although we have a great song 'Rawstate' in the pipeline.... Our first show is 17th. Feb. checkout the 'gig' section.

So here's hoping to loads of Day gigs in 2006 and meeting loads of new and old friends around the country. Hope everyone's had a great Christmas and all the very best for 2006. Loadsa love and thanks for baring with us, Ade xxxx

[21-12-05]: meet the new bass...

...NOT the same as the old bass. Welcoming Lisa to the Day.

[28-11-05]: rld relaunched

The Day are extremely pleased to announce our search for a class bass player has reached successful conclusion with Lisa joining us last Wednesday.

We'll now be concentrating on rehearsing prior to resuming live action in the New Year.

We've already got some shows arranged but would like to do a hometown show in January to kinda relaunch The Day.

Photos of the new line-up to appear asap..

[08-11-05]: roll up, roll up

Get your tickets for next RLD's show with the Vibrators in London next March via Ticketweb.

[03-10-05]: john peel day

The Day (Peel session veterans of this fair parish) have been confirmed to take part in Portsmouth's Premier Live Venue the Wedgewood Rooms John Peel Day on Thursday 13th. October.

We play an acoustic set in the venues adjacent bar, the Edge of the Wedge.

Jim from Zuma again helps out on bass as the net tightens on our search for a permanent player.

Copies of our new 'Everything Matters' album available on the night.

Support from Maria Szyrtisz with DJ Spikey Mark spinning some of John's fave raves.

ADDENDUM 04/10/05:

Er, contrary to last item Jim won't be playing the 13th. October.

We reckon it's too tight to learn the accoustic arrangements. Consequently Ade and Chris will be doing the show (lean and mean) although rest assured Daryn will be there and hopefully a few ex-Day players?

[23-08-05]: bass changes

As Steve has got so much on at the moment he's decided to leave The Day. We'd like to thank him for three great years, some awesome shows and a class album.

Subsequently Jim from Chris's project Zuma will be standing in for our launch show. You may be aware of Jim through our link to 'Chris's solo site'. More news on our new player as soon as an appointment is made!

[17-08-05]: review of Railway Club show

Reviewed by 'Patsy Pa-a-asty' - an 'ol bird with rising Devonshire blood?.(please read the following with a-a-a-a-accent.)

There's nothing more 'olesome than a good 'elping of subversion at the beginning of the week. I'd reached a point of definate confooosion over the weekend and needed me brain tweekin' so, delighted to spot a hansom ad' in Red Letter Day's mail drop, meandered over to unknown territory to me - the acclaimed a-a-appy Monday club. I was in two minds outside as I recognised the place as a Rail workers' Social and got terrible echoes of playing in bands to meself in social clubs. Luckily - as I was in two minds - one had remained open and so Perce and I ventured in. Blimey - what a nice sample of a south-coast population inside, but 'ow on earth any band could possibly whip up frenzy on a Monday night was to be seen and believed.

What on earth was to appear from behind those velour stage curtains that had seen better days? If it wasn't for musically inclined expectant folk, I might av thought I was about to observe a peep show in Berlin.

That Ade - he ain't deterred by a Monday crowd. He flung himself out in full view with his band in formation around him like charismatic bodyguards ready to serve. I can tell you the show had began and it woke me up from me semi slumber! He add somethin' to say and unlike so many bands I've seen who have a mighty unfortunate discrepancy between words and a-a-actions, RLD are a force to be reckoned with - in their furnace of songs they do what they say and are what they say - consistently. And it got better and better as the fine set spat it's confrontational statements out into a now hypnotised energised floor of punk punters. Tha-a-a-t Chris - he echoed Ade's every word with a nitrous cocktail of intended, free spirited lead waves and stabs. The bass - it was like being confronted by a class 55 diesel loco with eerie dark split- screen driver windows, tearing through a landscape that opened and just let the steel wheels' tonnage roll unquestioned. Chris and Steve's a-a-nds climbed all over their fret boards in highly interrelated sequence. Nothing was out of bounds. Drummer Daryn played like someone you don't get in the way of or interrupt and ask if e'd like a cuppa tea. He made the 'ol stage move, like an army still in march, challenging the limits of a suspension bridge with unmistakable action. I can still feel me rib cage give?

As Ade progressed through a set that don't compromise its standards, me previous confooosion lifted - me Devonshire blood boiled by pure Pompey fuel. Me systematic desensitisation from the trappings of western societal norms evaporated and I felt alive. Me feet were on the ground and as if the sound wasn't good enough on it's own, Ade's bodily movements delivered the message 'ome some more. I've never known a guy who had triple joints, like a floating tripod. At one stage - or should I say - over the whole stage, a high into flight jump ended by 'im plunging his wiry, no waste, torso onto both outstretched legs. The near splits that won presence like a spider, with each foot almost touchin' both Chris and Steve's stompin' feet at opposite sides of the stage, was so spectacular it nigh brought tears to me eyes! This man must 'av trained his balls to invert for battle, like the wheels of a plane taking off for flight.

If that wasn't enough - at exactly the right moment to the catchy pulsating beat and tunes, Ade demonstrated again that what I had seen had been real the first time. He is indeed triple jointed - and proceeded with impressive ease, with a high-kick from floor to above his head that would 'av knocked a rhino or wildebeest clean out.

An 'ol hippy and degenerate ex rockin' biker meself, I some'ow missed the virtues of Punk when it landed on planet earth in scratched torment the first time. Then as the nation entered the 80's, I turned to rock legends to drop out and tune off from the bloody awful music around at that time - (sorry Perce, I know ye've got many an exception in yer fine 'ome archive) - but where video has killed the radio star and all sound rather over mixed and predictable or expressed through growing technological mouths - I craved somethin' live, RAW contagious and unforgettable. Then I found RLD. Me skin startin' to wrinkle 'asn't stopped me from getting a fix whereever they are - cos RLD don't need glamour, capitalism and ponsing about - just a stage and a crowd of informed punters to which they a-a-av earned honestly and 'ard. Wiv all the political hypocrisy, injustice and spin in the world these days, RLD say it how it is. It ain't comfortable, but their music's a comfort to me ears I can tell you and fills me pasty to the brim. They leave me breathless and unhanded?

As I went 'ome with Perce wiv' more of a Friday or Saturday night glow to our Monday evening faces, to me pasties and pots, I thought of the RLD phenomenon and found meself sayin' to Perce as he too was recovering from the unbeatable G force RLD exudes, "…those lads?.What a bunch of sweeties…they're all sweeties - ALL of em!"

[29-07-05]: album launch REARRANGED

The Day's hometown launch of 'Everything Matters' will now take place a week later, Friday 9th. September at the Frog On The Front, Portsmouth.

Support bands are our old mate Sid Stovold's Wherewithal + Moses + Turbulent Soundscapes.

[26-07-05]: manchester OFF

Sadly the November show at the Manchester Star & Garter has had to be cancelled

[30-06-05]: album release news

Red Letter Day's new album 'Everything Matters' is released world-wide by Zip Records, America on 4th. October.

Prior to that The Day have a hometown pre-release party at the Frog on the Front, Portsmouth, England on Friday 3rd. September.

'I appreciate Zip and the various distribution companies wanna co-ordinate this together but what we do in the privacy of our own release party is down to us' was Day singer Ade's take on forthcoming events.

[09-05-05]: long term planning

we were holding on booking shows until we could book a load to coincide with our album release. with zip records informing us that the scheduled release date is now 9th. august obviously we can't hang around for ever. to that end the day resume live work on monday 18th. july, a hometown show at yet another new portsmouth venue.

the 'happy mondays club' is based at the railway social club, right next to fratton station in portsmouth.

it's a superbly run event with drinks at ridiculously low prices, checkout the gig section.

we can't do too much before then as steve celebrates his marriage to the lovely claire on the 17th. june.

rest assured we will booking as many shows as possible when 'everything matters' hits the streets.

[26-04-05]: Vanity Project review

Little London, Red Letter Day, Autons. Portsmouth Frog On The Front. 25mar05.
Autons kick into action with an almost electro country number, then go on to deliver a most English sounding set of quirky pop. Programmed beats and keyboards provide a solid backing for the dual guitar attack, one being a sturdy acoustic strum the other providing sheets of ice cold riffs that bounce off the beats. I’m thinking Talking Heads and XTC but with pumped up beats, very sophisticated and very smart. Today is Red Letter Day mainman Ade’s birthday bash and he’s up there giving 110% as usual from the moment ‘Insomnia?cracks you across the face. Great street punk from these veterans of the scene and the two younger members now add a rock backbone to proceedings that really enliven classics such as ?T8?and ‘Nettle? Little London, in rock tradition, take to the stage a little under the influence of several beers. Low slung dirty guitar playing, like Motorhead partying with Turbonegro, gets the ladies down the front and a chance for the front man to take a wander and get some tongue action going while still cranking out the riffs. A drunken bash through ‘I Think We’re Alone Now?with half the crowd on stage providing backing vocals ends a raucous affair in fine style. Grebo From Vanity Project fanzine, issue 14.

[21-04-05]: Modern Dance review

Formed in Portsmouth in 1984, RLD are still around, still touring and still recording. They did get, in their time, plenty of radio support, including a John Peel session. This is a release of their second album from 1991. If you’ve not heard this band before but enjoy classic punk, then you are going to like this a lot. On listening, I’m very much reminded of The Clash, who I very much admired, so, all credit there to them for that. There are a number of bonus tracks that includes their contribution to the split album (recorded with Birmingham’s The Sect, and their version of The Clash’s ‘Straight to Hell? Plenty to get your teeth into, and a chance to brush up on your pogoing ?just mind that doorframe! (Liam). From Modern Dance webzine.

[23-03-05]: overground compilation

overground records have chosen 'brazilia' to represent the day on their new sampler cd. the cd contains 22 tracks by 22 artists that have had overground releases, including ATV, 999, and flux of pink indians. it's purely a promotion, not for sale release but you MAY be able to obtain a copy from www.overgroundrecords.co.uk.

meanwhile still no release date for the 'what's the alternative' album featuring '4t8', compiled by blacksmiths studios.

[10-03-05]: punkaid cancelled

the day were yesterday bitterly disappointed to learn that punkaid 2005 had been cancelled. it seems holding the event at pontins, with all the onsite facilities, was proving too expensive for the charity organisation.

'it's not just the loss of a class gig playing to loads of people from all over the uk, it's the loss of a class weekend away' moaned ade.

[14-02-05]: everything matters part 4.

on talking to our record label, zip records america, 'everything matters' will be a 12 song (all killers, no fillers) release in june/ july time.

this will leave us woth 2 or 3 songs for compilation appearances or class b-sides.

nearer the time we will, of course, be assembling a class bill for a release night special show.

[14-02-05]: recent shows

well what a couple of class nights in portsmouth.... after so many portsmouth venues closing down or being literally demolished it was a pleasure to play for messclean at the frog on the front, these guys have really got it sussed. we've already been invited back, friday 25th. march, ade's birthday bash.

the wedgewood rooms show was simply awesome. only five songs but we're talking quality not quantity here. insomnia, outside world, english drivel bore, butterfly and wherever you may run were performed with an unrivalled passion.

stevie and chris also reunited with thirst for a one-off headline performance which was both emotional and breathtaking.

it was a chance for people to say goodbye and for daryn and ade to say a public thankyou as without thirst and tony rollinson's involvement three years ago there would be no red letter day....

[10-01-05]: Asian Quake Appeal

The Day have just returned from completing recording of the 'Everything Matters' album at Reading and have confirmed they'll be taking part in their home town's Asian Quake Appeal at the Wedgewood Rooms on Sunday 6th. February.

'Like most people we've been effected by this and would humbly like to give some small assistance if we can. It certainly puts all of our problems in our own little universe that we complain about into perspective' said Ade.

The Day's own Chris and Stevie will also be re-uniting with their old Thirst band mates for a one-off performance as Portsmouth tries to pull together.

No more details at present but please keep checking the gig section for updates.

[30-12-04]: Day on MTV USA

MTV in new York has confirmed the placement of a Day track for their show "MADE". The episode will air on 30 December 2004, and the theme will be a girl getting her chance to be in a talent show. The RLD track featured will be 'Nettle'.

[17-12-04]: punk aid 2005

as you can see from the gig section we're starting to book shows for 2005 for when we finish recording the new album.

we've just been confirmed for punkaid 2005, same venue as last year, hemsby holiday centre, great yarmouth 18th - 20th. march.

we've been promoted to the 1700hrs. slot on saturday 19th. it's all good!!

also already confirmed are the stranglers, the tubes and atv, who we so enjoyed last year.

plenty more to be added but keep checking punkaid.com for updates and booking details.

[22-11-04]: gigaction 2005

the day have announced their first show for 2005, see gig section.

with the passing of many of our hometown venues (alcatraz, docs, contented pig, air balloon) it's good to see messclean promotions are now putting on gigs at the frog on the front, southsea front.

we'll also have completed our album recording so it will enable us to debut loads of our new material live.

[02-11-04]: everything matters pt. ?

slight bad vibes in respect that our recording dates for the second half of our new album 'everything matters' have been postponed from december 8th. coz john (engineer and producer at outhouse studios, reading) also plays in his own band who have been offered a show on german tv.

suppose john couldn't really say no!?

anyway, the good news is that with a bit of chris's gentle persuasion john's managed to squeeze us in from january 3rd. so it's not too much of a delay.

we can use the delay for writing/ rehearsing/ artwork designing/ gig getting so we've plenty to keep us busy.

if all goes according to plan the tracks will be (in no particular order): ego, oblivion, beautiful quiet things, sell myself, butterfly, 4t8, nettle, charity, outside world, smokescreen, strangest angels (version), english drivel bore.

keep in touch for release date info!

[27-10-04]: sadness and respect

i was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of john peel earlier today.

he stood out on radio 1 as someone who actually LIKED music as opposed to some dj's who just talk about what they did at the weekend or who base a programme around arrogant one upmanship.

john was the first dj to play the day on national radio and we had the honour of recording a session for his show way back in 1986.

i continued to send him every release since, some of which he played, some he didn't.

i met him when he dj'd a night at the portsmouth poly where i nervously presented him with a 'suzie's bombed out tonite' t-shirt.

he asked me when the 'released emotions ep' was to be released and informed his listeners the next day that 'needless to say the t-shirt didn't fit'

i often repeat a quote from my good friend tony rollinson that the clash introduced the world to world music.

on reflection today although i stand by that but the same could be said about john.

many would have found some of the stuff he played unbearable, but he gave us the opportunity to form opinions on stuff we never would have heard.

why do bastards live forever?

ade, 26.10.04

[22-10-04]: singing out

Singing Out is a magazine style book that has just been published by Portsmouth Museums. It's a story of the last 40 years of making music in The Day's hometown told through the eyes of the musicians themselves. There's quotes from Ade all the way through the book detailing how he got together with Daryn, even pre-Day, through forming The Day, playing shows, releasing records etc.

Hometown punters can pick-up a copy for ?.99 from the City Museum in Museum Road and from Ottakers Bookstore in Commercial Road. Out of town punters can ring the Portsmouth Museum on 023-92827261 who will be happy to assist with a mail order service.

[22-10-04]: vanity project #11

Vanity Project # 11 is now available online www.vanityproject.co.uk and features an extensive interview with Ade, plus a 'More Songs' album review AND a review of August's Manchester show at the Star and Garter.

Hard copies are free for Day fans who email skif@vanityproject.co.uk to request a copy. Those in Portsmouth will be able to pick up copies from Boomhound Records on Albert Road within the next week or two.

[27-09-04]: everything matters pt. 2

We have our studio time at Outhouse Studios, Reading booked for the next six songs for the 'Everything Matters' album in early December. Out on Zip Records, America hopefully early 2005? Chris is currently getting some ideas together artwork wise.

[27-09-04]: comin' 'ome

We've thoroughly enjoyed playing sporadically around England, our last festival slot in Plymouth being no exception. We'd like to thank Chris (organiser) and the other bands for being so cool to swap slots so we got on at 2300hrs. giving Diesel a fighting chance of staying awake on the way home.

Just when we thought we'd concentrate on recording we get offered a hometown show at the Wedgewood Rooms on 21st. October! Keep checking the gig section for details.

[23-08-04]: what's the alternative?

Saturday 21st. Aug. sees The Day at their rehearsal/ recording studio (old blacksmiths, portsmouth) recording '4T8' for their compilation cd to promote the studio and bands from our area.

We were lucky enough to be one of the chosen bands to represent the studio for the 'What's The Alternative?' release. All of the band's contributions are to be recorded at Blacksmiths to give the album a unified sound.

More details re. other bands and release dates as soon as we get them

[22-08-04]: airwaves

The Day are playing three songs for an acoustic session for Saint FM, the Southampton based radio station that broadcasts on 107.8 FM. The show kicks off at 1000hrs. Sunday 5th September.

This is only normally receivable in the Southamptonish area but Sky punters can pick it up on Sky 899 from the South Coast up as far as Oxford.

We'll be receiving a copy of the recording at a later date so may be able to make it generally available if it comes out as we hope!

[30-07-04]: more more songs

Although we will have copies available at our 7th September re-launch night in Portsmouth we've already got some advance copies to sell by mailorder. The CD contains not only all the songs from the 1991 LP More Songs About Love And War in a new running order but also the Days contribution to a 1988 split LP with The Sect along with b-sides and compilation cuts. ?0.50 for a 20 track bumper package? You know it makes sense! see the rld shop page.

[12-07-04]: dan damage r.i.p.

Good gig on the Isle Of Wight Friday in very sad circumstances as on Thursday we learned of the death of venue's promoter at the tragically early age of 39. Dan had promoted music on the Island for years and got us our first Island gig back in 1993 at Calverts, Newport.

We then lost contact but got in contact last year when Dan put us on at the Squadron and re-united us with Capo Regime.

Our thoughts are with Dan's family and many friends....

[06-07-04]: more songs...

The cd reissue of our 'More Songs About Love and War' album will be released worldwide on Overground Records 6.9.04. We will be launching it (or re-launching it?) at a hometown gig the next day. 'I'd forgotten how good this album was and, yes, I'll say it myself! All the power, emotion and variety plus nine extra tracks? It's great to see some of our vinyl back catalogue available again with such a class package' is Ade's verdict.

[06-07-04]: london calling!

After a great London show Saturday 3rd July the Day have already been invited back to the Kings Arms, Acton and been offered another London show at the 12 Bar Club, W2. Meanwhile we're looking forward to this Friday on the Isle Of Wight but keep yer eye on the gig section for confirmation of these forthcoming capital shows.

[23-06-04]: manchester alldayer times

Hope to see the northern contingent down the front on Sunday August 1st!

UK Subs: 9.20-10.30pm (STRICT 10.30 CURFEW ON A SUNDAY)
Sick 56: 8.30-9pm
MDM: 7.50-8.20pm
Lowlife UK: 7.10-7.40pm
Apocalypse Babys: 6.15-6.45pm
Instant Agony: 5.30-6pm
Red Letter Day: 4.45-5.15pm
One Man Stand: 4-4.30pm
X-Rippers: 3.15-3.45pm
The Dregs: 2.30-3pm

DOWNSTAIRS 2pm-9pm
DJ Archbishop Egypt (High Priest of Punk)

[28-05-04]: recording update

The Day have recorded the first five songs for our next album 'Everything Matters' at Outhouse Studios in Reading. 'Ego', 'Butterfly', 'Oblivion', '4T8' and 'Nettle'. We've also recorded 'Sell Myself' which may make the cut and a version of 'Wherever You May Run' for drinks and giggles.

[28-05-04]: gig cancelled

Unfortunately we've just been called to say our next scheduled show (Frog on the Front, Portsmouth) has been cancelled as they're no longer having bands there.

We're back in action at Winchester on Sunday 20th. June.

[09-05-04]: forthcoming...

The Day are currently in Outhouse Studios, Reading recording the first half of our album. We then start gigging again, kicking off with two hometown shows, with Premier League bands as company.

Checkout the gig section: We have cheapo ? tickets for our Wedgewood Rooms show with the UK Subs and Isle Of Wight's finest, Capo Regime. Payable to A. Oakley at the normal address.

For our Frog On The Front show we're joined by The Goodtime Charlies. It MUST become compulsory for fans of punky rock 'n' roll to checkout this explosive combo.

[19-04-04]: update

After three excellent shows in March we are currently booking more shows wherever we can! Please check out the gig section.

On that note we'd like to thank everyone for their positive comments and reviews following the March gigs.

The Day are booked into Outhouse Studios, Reading to record the first half of our new album in mid-May.

[17-03-04]: back in action

The Day found themselves in exalted company for their first gig in four months with the Vibrators, Dublin Castle, Camden, London. Not only were The Damned playing the Camden Underworld on the same night, The Cure were playing an 'invited audience' gig at The Monarch, another intimate Camden venue. 'We were a bit concerned all this would adversely affect attendance at our show' said singer Ade, 'but the venue was rammed. A quality show'. UK Subs man Charlie Harper chose the show for his night out as well. Some photos from the night can be seen in the gallery here

[02-03-04]: Yet more songs about love and war

Overground Records will be re-releasing The Day's 1991 album 'More Songs about Love and War' on CD for the first time. The package will also include the five Day tracks from our shared (with the Sect) album from 1988 'Soft Lights and Loud Guitars'. The release is scheduled for around June.

Visit Overground here

[03-02-04]: AN APOLOGY

We would like to apologise to Blacksmiths Studios in Portsmouth with regard to any inference that the final result of our 'Limo Life' session was in anyway down to them.

The master we received from Blacksmiths was fine, it was after the final manufacturing mastering that things started to sound a little quiet and lifeless.

We will be recording our album at Outhouse Studios, Reading for historical reasons and sometimes it's good to get out of your home town to work.

We have a v.good relationship with Blacksmiths who provide an excellent local and national service to all types of bands.

Check them out at www.oldblacksmiths.com

Sorry for any offence caused.

[18-01-04]: don't just take our word for it (please!)

After we received our copies of the 'Brand New Rage' UK Sub's tribute, the band were a little disappointed with our version of 'Limo Life' production wise. No excuse, we played it! Having said that we have already had the following cool reviews:

Bands such as Red Letter Day, Jakkpot, Trashcan Darlings, Charge 69 and Bastard Squad do the songs very well and are a credit to this release. JAK

The Limo life version by Red Letter Day particularly pleases me. Scarred For Life

Enjoyed it so much better than the Day's 1992 version. www.uksubs.com

We've decided that our forthcoming album will definitely be recorded at Outhouse Studios, Reading. They don't know it yet but that's the way it's gonna be! Meanwhile we look forward to rehearsals and our March shows.

[25-12-03]: GLAD TIDINGS!

Ade and JuJu are proud to announce the birth of Rosie, punk rock star, at 19:39 this evening.

[18-11-03]: don't just take our word for it

Here's a review of the 'Twenty Years Of The Day' show by Jem Rudge:

Wednesday night at the Wedgewood rooms and Second on stage Red Letter Day were raring to go, Introduced by a fanfare played by their very own drummer, Daryn. This led into their first song of the night, an old favourite ‘Wherever you may run? it is good to see that The Day still play their old classics as well as their new material. Speaking of new material, ‘Nettle? The Day’s latest single, was third to be played, sounding as good as ever and showing off their new talents. The Day also played ‘Ramraid?another song from their latest single, dedicated to Wolfie and Razor, ex-members of The Day. Other songs played during the night included ‘Last night? a rarity to hear this song live, such a good song yet it isn’t played often enough, ‘Drama Queen? another brilliant older song, and a few newer songs ‘Ego? ‘Butterfly?and ‘Oblivion?which all sounded amazing. They are a bit of a change for The Day, but that’s not a bad thing. Not every change is good, but in this case it works, as long as The Day don’t forget their roots, and still play their original songs they will keep their present fans and gain a lot more. All in all a brilliant night for Red Letter Day, great songs and catchy tunes, and as always the unforgettable sight of Ade’s individualistic and eccentric dancing. So if there is going to be a Red Letter Day gig near you why not go, you’ll probably have a great time, oh and don’t forget to go say hi to the boys, and congratulate them on the news of the immanent arrival of the newest member, Ade’s baby!.

[17-11-03]: days off

Our two November shows were a resounding success at Winchester and Portsmouth. The Portsmouth performance was recorded and depending on the results a couple of tracks may see the light of day as bonus track's on the forthcoming album.

Our slot at next year's Punkaid Festival has been confirmed for the Saturday 27th. March. Also playing on our day are The Damned and our friends The Mispelt. Check out our punkaid link for more details.

We are off the road now until March but will be arranging dates around the Punkaid show and will be writing and rehearsing. .

[08-10-03]: twenty years of the day

to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the band, RLD will be perfoming a special show on Wednesday 12th November 2003 at Portsmouth's Wedgewood Rooms with very special guests The Vibrators as well as further support acts. Tickets will be ? in advance or ? on the night available from the band or via the Wedgewood Rooms.

[14-09-03]: rld - one night only

last night, in Steve's absence, fellow Thirst-ite Tim took on bass duties. here's a one-off RLD photo-call.

[20-08-03]: who's the daddy?
The Day have two shows at top south of England venues in September. Thursday 11th finds the band at the Joiners Arms, Southampton (support for this show would be greatly appreciated as future opportunities may depend on it) and on Saturday 13th, the Day are at the Royal Squadron, Ryde, on the Isle of Wight. Steven is away on holiday for the Royal Squadron show so Thirst's charismatic guitarist, Tim, will be on bass for a one night only production!

Two more gigs follow in November. Sunday 9th sees the boys at the Railway, Winchester and later in that month The Day will play a hometown show at Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms with the Vibrators, date tba.

The Vibes show will be Red Letter Day's last show of 2003 as Ade has his own release scheduled for January 2004 in the shape of a baby with his girlfriend, Ju-Ju. This obviously will not prevent the band writing and rehearsing for their forthcoming album to be recorded Spring 2004. Please click on our gig section for more information.

[12-08-03]: reclaim the airwaves part 2
Last week Digital Radio station THE STORM played 'Ramraid' by Red Letter Day amonst several other tunes every single day. The response to this was massive and has resulted in the band being placed on the next "Storm Unsigned" CD. They will also get further airplay on THE STORM.

[31-07-03]: reclaim the airwaves
from Monday 4th August, the Day shall be played each day on Digital Radio Station 'The Storm'. To help the Day earn a place on their regular playlist or onto an industry CD, text 'RED LETTER DAY' to 07870 150 151. Your support would be appreciated. More information here and here.

[03-07-03]: new lp news!!!!!!
The hometown 'Grasp the Nettle Launch Night' was a major success and the Day are now actively pursuing more gigs in support of the release. Great news for the band is that after quite astonishing reviews for Nettle so far, Zip Records have already approached the band with regard to recording a full album! Zip are talking about an early 2004 release but, as always, we'll keep you posted. "It's a real boost to get such encouraging support from Zip. We must ensure it spurs us on to record a total class album" was Ade's reaction. Zip also confirm that Nettle will be available in America via Burnside Distribution, Australia via MGM, Scandinavia via Sound Pollution and, of course, the UK and Europe via Backs.

[02-07-03]: substribute pt. 3
The UK Subs tribute CD is going to be released by DSS Records from Linz in Austria. Dates are not yet fully confirmed but should be around the end of August as previously stated.

[09-06-03]: grasp the nettle launch show announced + punk aid return
The gig to launch 'Nettle' has been arranged for Sunday 22nd June at Docs in the band's home town of Portsmouth. Support bands for the 'Grasp The Nettle' night will be young punk outfit Out Out Out and some friends of Stevens playing their debut gig. Admission is ?.50 and please remember to get there early as it's Sunday closing!More gigs will follow when Thirst finish their current tour. Checkout our Thirst link to see what the boys are up to.

After the Day stormed Punkaid 2003 back in April, the band have already beenconfirmed to appear at Punkaid 2004! This takes place 26th.-28th. March at Hemsby Holiday Centre, Great Yarmouth. Ade would like to publicly thank the Punkaid committee for tying things in with his Birthday Bash.

[08-05-03]: nettle ready and raring to go
The long delayed new Day cd single is finally going to see the light of Day. It is released in the UK on the 16th. June, distribution via Backs/ Shellshock. 'Nettle' will the be released worldwide just as soon as Zip Records, America receive their shipment from the manufacturing plant in the UK. However!! We already have copies for mailorder punters and the single is available for just ?.50 inc. p&p. direct from us. Please checkout the RLD shop section. The delay has resulted in the three track single becoming a four track release with the addition of an acoustic version of 'Nettle' recorded live at the Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms back in November 2002.

Details of a hometown Portsmouth launch gig will follow as soon as arranged

[30-04-03]: substribute pt. 2
'Brand New Rage', the UK Subs tribute album featuring bands from nine countries is released by the Subs website on 20.8.03. The album features The day's version of Limo Life recorded in February. The album we be available online from the Punk Rock Shop or direct from the Sub's website, click on our links page. Other distribution details will follow as soon as we receive.

[17-02-03]: substribute
The Day have just re-recorded their version of the UK Sub's 'Limo Life' for release on a Sub's tribute album to be released by the Sub's unofficial website. The Day's version was originally released as a double 'A' side single with 'Stop The World' back in 1993 on Germany's Incognito Records and was included on the 2001 'Chance Meetings: Best Of...' compilation. More details such as release dates and other contributions will follow just as soon as we know but for more info click on our link to UK Subs (2). "It's a totally extravagant vanity project but we wanted it to be representative of 2003 Day Action" was Ade's version of events.

[08-02-03]: mtv update/new single
The first showing of the MTV show, Sorority Of Life, goes out in the US 4.4.03 featuring the Day's Wherever You May Run plus parts of other Day material. According to Zip Records the show is "watched by millions" so it can only help the band.

'Nettle' is now scheduled for an April release. Checkout our link to Zip's website for more information.

[03-01-03]: gigs/records/festivals etc.
The Day have been booked to appear with Northampton band The Mispelt on a string of dates in early 2003. Please go to our gigs section for details. The Nettle cd ep is scheduled for early 2003 to be released on Zip Records, catalogue number ZIP013. It would be great if the ep was available in time to coincide with at least some of the dates. It is to be manufactured in the Czech Republic and Chris is currently busy with the cover design. The Punkaid Festival postponed from last November will now take place the weekend 11th. to 13th. April in Brixham, Devon. We are scheduled to play on Friday 11th. alongside The Damned, Dead Kennedys, John Otway Big Band, Penetration, Chelsea, Menace, Goldblade, Tv Smith, The Itchy Tits All Girl Punk Show, Los Paraliticos + more to be confirmed

[11-11-02]: i want my mtv
MTV Network have approached Zip Records to use six RLD songs for a soundtrack to two of their forthcoming shows namely 'Sorority Life' and 'Fraternity Life'.

[24-9-02]: zip take on nettle
Zip Records, the label responsible for our best of album released in 2000, will be releasing the 'Nettle EP'. It is scheduled for a January release. Zip were going to release 'Thrown In All Away' at the beginning of this year before the trials and tribulations at the tail end of 2001. The 'Nettle EP' will also feature 'Ramraid' and the Day's cover of Thirst's 'Make A Choice'.

[21-9-02]: punk aid compilation released
'Punk Aid: 25 Years OF Anarchy' double CD released on 3BC records, featuring the Day's 'Worldstoomuch'. It is available for ?1.99 via Amazon

Full tracklisting as follows: There's Good Cud ?Cardiacs / What's It All For ?Emergency / Right To Work ?Chelsea / This One's For The Kids ?MDM / Is This The Future? - Combat Shock / Drug Runner - Zero Tolerance / Smash The Mould/You And Me - Red Flag 77 / Explosive TV ?Spizzenergi / Saturday - Destination Venus / OAP Anthem ?Lowlife / Aliens - Age Of Chaos / Voodoo Man From Planet X ?Chester / Look Out ?AirBomb / Time To Decide ?Contempt / Class War ?Warriors / Worlds Too Much - Red Letter Day / Wish It Could Be 77 Again (live) - Special Duties / Reclaim The Streets - UK Subs / Strictly Hardcore ?Goldblade / Rock And Roll Even - Subway Sect / Falling Down ?GBH / Getting And Spending ?Gertrude / Just One Life - Attila The Stockbroker / Stalag 3 - Squad 96 / London ?Menace / Abgestempelt ?Speichelbroiss / One Chord Wonders - TV Smith & The Punk Lurex / Greatest Love Album Ever, The - Last Years Youth / Tower Of Madness - Los Paraliticos El Sanitorium / Plastic People - Alternative TV / Black Flowers For The Bride ?999 / Oh! No - Capo Regime For What It's Worth - Hugh Cornwell / Trust Me Trust You - Tom Robinson / Quick Gas Gang, The - Sexgang Children / Damp Wall ?Anoraks / Punk Pariah - Road Rage / Real Me - One Way System / Deep Scars Heal ?Slutch / Night Time - Jayne County

[15-9-02]: punk aid cancelled
Red Letter Day were due to play this year but sadly the whole events has been cancelled. Their reasons are detailed below - the info has been taken from the punkaid site www.punkaid.surf3.net

It is with deep regret that we have to announce the following. We have decided that we will not be hosting a PUNK AID festival at the Ocean, Hackney this year after all. As many of you would have seen on both Punk and Oi and the Punk Aid sites we have had many problems with this years event, not through lack of interest but one of schedules etc. This year's event had also been sponsored but due to the time restraints they have decided to withdraw but they have given us their wholehearted support for next year. This to us was too much to bear at this late stage and with time running out we felt that there was too much to lose. However, this decision was not based on that alone as many of you are aware this year has been an accept ional year for Punk activity with come back shows and the Sex Pistols show. But one thing that we have taken on board is the aftermath that of HITS and the Sex Pistols shows. We feel that there has been a Punk overload and the mere fact that the Pistols concert for all its publicity and pointless TV appearances was a total washout with only half the tickets being sold on the day. We have taken into account all the factors that we normally do year in year out, but this year more than ever. Punk Aid has grown naturally and this year with the release of the album Punk Aid has achieved a lot in its short time. We have decided that Punk has been sapped to death this year and with that in mind we feel that people can only give so much and to host a festival without the support of sponsors that we would have needed at this late stage would be suicidal. As many of you should know we do what we do because we believe in it and as such so do the workers and artists who perform. As such all the monies that we raise and the little funding we get is not ours to gamble with and at this stage to carry on with an event would be just that. We have decided that PUNK AID festival will have a rest until next year thus also giving 'PUNK' a rest. It is our intention to host the usual Festival out of London but during the spring period, we are also looking to do a small party event this Xmas. We hope all our supporters both here and abroad fully appreciate our position on this and that of the decision that we have made. We want Punk Aid to run and run and we will not do anything that will jeopardise its reputation, so we look forward to seeing you next year and maybe at Xmas

[29-4-02]: nettle coming soon
the new RLD line up enter the old blacksmiths studio, portsmouth, on may 25th and 26th to record "nettle", "ramraid" and "make a choice" for a future single release. this may see the light of day on zip records. the session will be produced by chris and steve's former thirst colleague richard tamblyn.

[12-2-02]: daybreak #23
issue 37 of the long running southampton fanzine suspect device was issued with a free cd, "knowledge is power", featuring the day's "autoerotica" which was to have been one of the b-sides to our next single release on zip records and is the last release by the daryn, ade, ray, wolfie line-up. contact suspect device at po box 295, southampton, so17 1lw.

in other news, the day have just returned from three dates in the north-east playing three well attended shows with the vibrators in newcastle, sunderland and hartlepool. sunderland, especially, was just one of those magical nights. the band thank the vibes and cathy from distortion for organising the gigs.

[01-2-02]: stiff little fingers show confirmed
this show has sold out for the last five years so tickets are obviously at a premium. however! the day have managed to capture fifty so get in quick and contact us direct. ?1.00 payable to Red Letter Day and we?ll post them straight back to you. if you're local we'll deliver them in person!!

[13-01-02]: four play
official press statement released:
north eastern tickle announced. the shows, all supporting the vibrators are as follows: 6.2.02 trillions, newcastle; 7.2.02 sinatras, sunderland; 8.2.02 the studio, hartlepool.

basically our big news is that chris perrin and steve marsh have joined the day as a side project to thirst. this is as permanent as anything is in life. obviously if it becomes too much they'll have to reconsider.

ade also supplied the following quotes:
"daryn and i decided after the air balloon gig that we'd rather do say twenty gigs a year with these guys than one hundred with other people"

"without been patronising to chris and steve or disrespectful to people that have been kind enough to enquire about the vacancies, it would have been a bit after the lord mayor's show"

"It means I'll have to work very closely with the thirst management and make our gigs real events"

"i sincerely want thirst to be the biggest band in the world but even then I'm sure they'll have a few days off!!"

"i just hope the boys are available for my birthday bash on the 26th march as it's almost become an annual event"