Adam Luedicke, drummer with Ottawa's Punchbuggy, called in from France with a dispatch about the group's campaign to take Europe by storm. They're half-way through a tour that saw them gnawing on stale baguettes, gazing at castles and laying the foundation for a more expansive assault on the European theatre later this year. I just use the word 'tres' a lot. The crowds are older than Punchbuggy's all-ages following back home. And compared to North American fans, they're reluctant to lay out cash for copies of the group's debut CD, All Nite Christian Rollerskate, despite their enthusiasm for their music.
People are very unjaded here.
They are very appreciative, which is very cool. The beer is good, too. Meanwhile, the group's next album, Grand Opening Going Out Of Business Sale, should be ready for a June multi-band bill scheduled for the Corel Centre, with Our Lady Peace and Moist.