Sweet 'n' Sour at the Welly Club 15th July By Michelle Dee

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What a night! Live music from The Applewhites followed by Turismo. Then dancing into the wee small hours to blinding tunes with a packed dance floor. Apologies to The Applewhites, I was at the Adelphi whilst you were on. I am reliably informed by Sweet Assassin, that you rocked. Turismo looked great on stage and although the sound wasn't quite right (some technical problems) they played a lively Turismo set with all their best known tracks.

After the live stuff, the DJ kept the heightened atmosphere well and truly alive. He played everything from The Libertines to White Stripes and Muse (this DJ actually plays your requests, cheers!) as well as Chilli Peppers, Doves, Prodigy and up and coming bands like The Zutons and Franz Ferdinand. The music was f**king brilliant. Quite honestly, it was one of the best night club experiences of my life.

Full marks to Sweet 'n' Sour for kicking off what could be the start of a new era in The Welly's long and turbulent history. Drinks were reasonably priced - under £2 for a double spirit mixer and bottled lagers at £2.50. Girls could freshen up in the ladies with a full range of potions and lotions and pretty scents for under £1. It's nice to think the same kind of care and attention was afforded to the guys also to make the night just that little bit better.

Oh, just remembered, the alarm was set off by the smoke machine which went nuts. This minor incident was soon brought under control and didn't deter from the fun. Some guy told me he'd lost his brother but I now know he was very drunk and hadn't lost his brother at all! The night was blessed by the presence of the Landaus and various members of Sweet Assassin and The Last People on Earth. Message to all you musician types from Patrick Tobin: He has just opened a rehearsal space with 16 track analogue tape recording for all you old skool rockers to use.

Thanks to Steven Brough, photographer from Middlesborough for making the night extra special. He was ducking and diving, snapping anubody who stayed still long enough. Check out the photos on www.sweet-n-sour.co.uk Long may Sweet 'n' Sour continue in Hull.

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