The Metal Doughnut Band headlined on the Riverside's opening weekend/party. In fear of their new licence, the venue physically prevented the band from doing their 2nd 'proper' set - see the diary entry and the book quotes below:
"M.D.B. live in Newcastle
... We only arrived @ 7.15 pm, hence no time for soundcheck!! Did first [improvised] set (20 mins) with cloths on (wasn’t too brilliant). We got made up for 2nd [usual] set, and then the management decided they didn’t want us to go on naked [and the bouncers wouldn’t let us out of the dressing room]. To cut a long story short we wouldn’t [perform] unless naked, so we didn’t go on [again] and they paid us the £75.00 [fee]. ..."
"The next gig, on the Saturday night, was headlined by the Metal Do[ugh]nut Band, who caused a major controversy amongst the co-op. As the band were all set to take to the stage for their second set of the night, they emerged stark naked [which was an essential part of the act that promoter knew all about prior to booking] and painted blue! [Actually, white body paint with flourescent markings on top.] After much deliberation, in fear of a backlash from the council, promoter lan Huffam vetoed it. [The Doughnuts were prevented from leaving the dressing room - they were locked in! - and in fact didn't get anywhere near the stage for the 2nd set] The band was paid off and the second set didn't go ahead."
Riverside: Newcastle's Legendary Alternative Music Venue, by Hazel Plater & Carl Taylor, pg. 24/25, Tonto Books, 2011.
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