As the voice, lyricist and driving force behind Leeds-born indie-rock Luddites The Wedding Present for more than a quarter of a century, such a seemingly curmudgeonly sentiment shouldn't come as a surprise. Despite this, the now-California domiciled frontman of what is arguably the ultimate John Peel band has taken it upon himself to come back to rainy, chilly and possibly snowy Britain for the seasonally named Seeing Out 2011 With The Wedding Present three-date mini-tour, which opens in Glasgow tonight.
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Living for the Present – but still loving past glories
David Gedge doesn't reckon much to New Year's Eve.
