Tony SlatteryHe appeared to be on a blind date and on his way to see The Darkness, across the road at the Astoria. Saturday 5th April.Mike LeighI was expecting to see a big bundle of celebs at the last ever Suede gig at the Astoria on Saturday night, but as we stood downstairs I missed all the usual melee in the Keith Moon Bar... I DID however see Mike Leigh in the Phoenix Theatre bar before... Steven MerchantRicky Gervais' partner in crime is a regular feature at the Phoenix theatre bar (aka Shuttleworths) I think, have seen him there before, and saw him there again yesterday before The Darkness gig at the Astoria.... Mark FrithI think I've said before, I've had a real drought of celeb spotting since we moved offices... I spend my days in Farringdon now instead of leafy Primrose Hill, I rarely go out in the evenings, and weekends I usually head out of town. So, this is a ve... Bernard ButlerWe were in the Phoenix artists bar last night before The Tears gig, precisely because it's the kind of place where you might spot somebody... And LO! There was Saint Bernard Butler, dressed like a student in a big coat and hat. I nearly snapped him o... Phoenix, tonightPhoenix play tonight at the Mean Fiddler (pah, it were the LA2 in my day), with support from Turin Brakes...Phoenix are ace, just listening to the "United" album now... a lot of it has a soft MOR feel, like Hall and Oates or something, but it's hard ... Jack WhiteIn the Phoenix Theatre Bar last night, with Jude Law... Not spotted by me but by pal Nic P, who spoke to Jack too. Looks like they'd come from The Raconteurs gig, at the Astoria across the way.Also in the same bar but a bit earlier, Stephen Merchant.... It's a god-awful small affair...HOLY COW, Mars Phoenix has discovered life on Mars! Well, possibly, there is a rumour they have discovered the potential for life. I would have said the chances were something like a million to one against this happening, but what do I know?... Noticed people talking about Public Enemy on the twitterCan't quite be arsed to sign in to twitter again but it's that time of night when I feel the need to mention all the bands I ever saw again. I saw Public Enemy once, YEAH BOY!Now watching The Cure at Bestival I hope it does not trigger too many more ... Also on the topic of Phoenix 1995It was missing from my gigography but I remembered being there so did a bit of research and quickly found this HELL YEAH I remember them handing out red bull on the way in to the festival. Everyone thought it was a new kind of beer and were very disa... RE: Also on the topic of Phoenix 1995Hi Pauly hope you are very well, if you have chance to get in touch, it would be great to catch up. All the best nick D. nick@xtaster.co.ukLovely weekend, with snowGreat to have the day off Friday and make a nice long weekend with mum and dad. We did have snow, several times, though only wet slushy flurries really.Friday Morning Harry went off to nursery just fine, no upset at all. I took him on my own while Cl... Phoenix80s style rock, they did a Cheap Trick cover. Supported by Turin Brakes apparently, I went with Neil and Camilla.... Tigerplus Linoleum. Had to walk back from Southampton after being stopped with no lights on my bike, then head to Phoenix Festival the next day.Phoenix FestivalI clearly remember David Devant and Holy Barbarians, David Bowie, Sex Pistols and Foo Fighters too I think, must have seen a lot more though...Paddy McGuinness - selling fastYes, him from "Phoenix Nights" and "Max and Paddy"Paddy McGuiness - Plus You LivePaddy McGuiness from Phoenix NightsParty Night With Phoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix Karaoke8pm Free.Phoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix Karaoke8pm FreePhoenix Karaoke8pm FreePhoenix Karaoke8pm FreePhoenix Karaoke8pm FreePhoenix Karaoke8pm FreePhoenix KaraokeFree. 8.30pm FreePhoenix Karaoke8pm FreePhoenix KaraokeAll Welcome. 8pm FreePhoenix KaraokeFreePhoenix 1995Suede, Public Enemy, Bodycount Bootsy Collins, George Clinton Warren G? The Verve, Bob Dylan, Faith No More, The Wedding Present, Terrorvision, The Fall... Phoenix KaraokeAll welcome. 8.30pm FreePhoenix Karaoke8.30pm FreePhoenix Poets In The Club RoomPoetry For All - Write Read or Listen. 7.30 for 8pm FreePhoenix Poets In The Club RoomPoetry For All - Write Read or Listen. 7.30 for 8pm FreePhoenix Poets In The Club RoomPoetry For All - Write Read or Listen. 7.30 for 8pm FreePhoenix Picking Pots Available Every Day except SundaysFood Event - £3 each or 3 for £7.50. See Venue Website