"You Almost Got Us Punched In A Fight, That's Alright."

I have a question: In the 2000 summer smash hit single 'Life Is A Rollercoaster', why was it alright that Ronan Keating's girlfriend almost got him battered? I'd have been so angry if my girlfriend had somehow put me in a position that resulted in a near kicking. It's been almost 11 years since that song came out. I wonder if he thinks back on it and still finds it as funny.

SO. Welcome back to 'The Wonderful World of Hagana'.

This week we were supposed to be playing in Glasgow with a band from France called 7 Weeks, but seemingly one of them got injured and they had to cancel their entire UK tour. So instead of doing that I will be going into the studio to record drums for a new song! This is a song we've had for a while now but has since found a new lease of life after we decided to make an AMAZING NEW MUSIC VIDEO! If it works as well as I hope, it will be the best thing we've EVER done. To demonstrate what can be achieved on a budget of £0, here is a classic Hagana video...

We were recently confirmed as part of the line-up for the 2011 Haddowfest, a 2-day multi-venue music festival in Edinburgh over the first weekend in April. Last year's event was a huge success and I have no doubt this year will be briliant too. The line-up is looking great so far with Razorlight, LaFaro, The Fire and I, The 10:04s, Jim Gellatly plus LOADS more along with our pals Fatalists, A Fight You Can't Win and Underclass playing at venues across the city. We are playing at The Store (formerly The GRV) on Saturday 2nd of April at the 'Bainbridge Presents Stage' which is an all-day "heavy day". Expect sore ears and bums afterwards. Check out the Haddowfest website for all ticket packages and prices and things.

Now to some VERY exciting news in the offing from a member of the Hagana family. Chloe Amber (who featured on our track 'Stuck') has recently been snapped up by Wiley's A-List Records and now has 9 (several major) record labels interested in her. Good luck to Chloe, she is one of the most talented singers in the country and her upcoming debut single is a cracker. Watch this space, we will keep you updated as things progress in the coming weeks.

Finally, I am going to the USA next week!! I'm embarking on a 2-week road trip with some friends starting in New York and visiting Cleveland, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Washington DC, Philadelphia and some others. It's going to be pretty hectic but totally worth it. If I get drunk enough I might get up and do an open mic in Nashville and try and get booed off stage... "FAAAR, we've been travellin' far..." etc.

Thanks for visiting our wonderful world!

See you all soon. Except you. I never want to see you again, you disgusting man.

XOXO

Dave