The Prime Numbers played our first show at Namu's birthday on Friday. Huge thanks to Kat, Namu and Stan (who agreed to fill in on drums at a day's notice, and learned the songs in about an hour), and everyone who watched/danced/took photos/said lovely things. My favourite comments so far include "you guys kind of sound like The Bats", "when I noticed your bassist didn't have a pick, I thought it was going to suck, but it wasn't that bad", and "can I spit beer on you now?" (thanks Martin). I haven't worked out how to play and paparazzi at the same time, so if you have any photos or video, send it my way!

We've got two more gigs next week, this time with Paul T on drums. On Thursday 18 September, we're up against Gawj, Yum Yucks and Dick Dynamite & The Doppelgangers in the first heat of the Mammoth Band Experiments at Flow. It's only $5 to get in, and there are drink specials and prize packs to be won. And of course, we really want your whooping, hollering support.

We're also playing at Waikato University on Friday 19 September. The Waikato Students Union is throwing a party for Talk Like A Pirate Day at the old Bongo. We're playing with our pals Sumo Love Machine and a revitalised Sora Shima. It's BYO and entry by donation, and looks like it'll be a great party. I plan to swig rum from a flask and call everyone 'scurvy wenches'.