I got a great idea (I'm gonna wait right here!)

Birmingham: good! Easier to get to than I had imagined. Gravelly Hill, while not technically on the itinerary, was still quite a nice area! The city seems like a good place. Motorways = piece of cake.

We Are Scientists: GREAT! Really, really great. I love their Californian accents and their bizarre patter about Birmingham and England and their noisy guitars and their stories which compell and their energy and playing four songs back to back because we hate adverts. And their music, of course. And especially the guitarist with the mustache. And the drummer with the beard. And the emo one with the sweaty fringe and the chipped tooth. Actually, no, that was a bit gross.

Crowds: bunch of losers, unfortunately. Gigs do not need to involve kissing; elbows; retarded "ironic" indie dancing. No more 'big venue' gigs for me! I guess I'm too old to enjoy fun.

Company: excellent, as always. Just not to be allowed to drive, or navigate!

Overall: A. (Next time, play a smaller, nicer venue.)