..And don't forget The Baker Street Irregulars

Just over two months ago, the BSI’s had high hopes of winning The Mill’s Battle Of The Bands, but have since sunk slightly into the background and allowed other bands to take centre stage in Preston’s exciting new music scene.


The band returned today with a sharper look, front man Phil showing off new bleach-blonde hair, and a much sharper, practised and improved sound.

Energetic twist

The bands’ sound was much heavier than usual, possibly unintentional due to the lack of sound checks, and the band added a much needed energetic twist to the afternoon, bringing the waning crowds back down to the front. The BSI’s enthusiasm seemed to rub off on the audience as they put on a show many, many times better than their drunken 12 Bar showing in June.

The closing number changed their style entirely, with an American Cowboy-esque musical interlude before finishing with a cover of The
Violent Femme’s Blister In The Sun.

Written by Dan Jeoffroy

Photography: Dan Jeoffroy