ARE you a gig-tastic bar fly brim-full of news and views about the local music scene?

If so, don't keep your opinions under wraps, get on the net and send your gig reviews to Off The Record at beth.broomby@kendal.newsquest.co.uk.

Our most recent contribution came from Pete Meaden, of London, who described local mod-inspired band Sound as "blinding."

"What a band! Came to Kendal for the weekend, these guys are

better than anything I' ve seen in the country! Absolutely electrifying performance.

Covers have a special energy while originals could easily be top ten every one of them.

Blinding!!!!!"