For those who mourned the final break up of New Order in 2007 and still cling nostalgically to Joy Division’s final album Closer, a new source of solace can now be turned to. A collaboration among the members of the two bands, has spawned a project called ‘Bad Lieutenant’ and from what we saw, it’s a show not to be missed!

Bad Lieutenant line-up includes lead singer Bernard Sumner and guitarist Phil Cunningham of New Order. The band already has an album set to be released this October, accompanied by a tour and numerous music festival stops including some great dates leading up to December. Check them out on theirMyspace!

It was a great honour to be asked to host a special after show for the great ‘Bad Lieutanant’ at the stylish Odder Bar on Manchester’s Oxford Road on October 22nd, after their sold out show at The Ritz!

It was also Trekstock’s first outing in the city and we had a great time, making lots of new friends and hanging out with old faces and supporters such as our fantastic DJ’s for the night Tim Burgess of the Charlatans, Mani from the Stone Roses, Tin Tin and more… The band and their friends and fans helped us raise over £600 for Trekstock supporting Teenage Cancer Trust on the night and we send big thank you’s to all!

“Party images courtesy of Jon Shackleton / TdM Photography 2009 ©”