In The Studio

This above is the audio monster that is the Korg MS-20ic analogue synthesizer. It's a rather vintage bit of kit but is responsible for the evolution of Donderkoodal to Equilibrium. Things can get silly with this synth but it makes an old song better...just fuel it with guitars and we've got ourselves a synth-driven beast of a song!

Caught Live: Busking

Jimmi and Rowan take thier acoustics to the next level. Not really a gig but something to laugh at!

Event: Rowan and Jimmi go Busking
Event Date: 26th May 2009
Venue: Streets of Lincoln
Ticket Price: n/a
Songs Played: (No particular order) Why Don't You See*, Quadrat in the Tree*, Last Star in the Sky, Times Have Changed, Thanks For Nothing, My Country*
* - Blak Tornado song
Audience Number: However many of them saw us
Description: After meeting up for a practice, Rowan and Jimmi decided take their two acoustic guitars out into the streets of Lincoln and start busking. And running away from a Police Officer who was going to stop them playing! Overall, they earned £1.25. But that wasn't why they were there; to make money. The best part was getting out there and spreading Delayed Finality in an alternative way; getting out there and doing something. Some people stopped to listen for a moment and even a toddler walked by head-banged in a cute way. Best get them started early...
What the band thought: Jimmi said during the gig: RUN!

Caught Live: Acoustic Set

Rowan and Jimmi decided a change of approach when Charlie and Matt couldn't make it. The answer? Acoustic

Event: Delayed Finality Acoustic Special in association with The Bivouac
Event Date: 28th February 2009
Venue: The Millers Arms, Lincoln
Ticket Price: £5
Songs Played: Why Don't You See*, Equipment of the Futile, Quadrat in the Tree*, Last Star in the Sky (Attack of the Killer Tomato), Times Have Changed*, Thanks For Nothing
* - Blak Tornado song
Audience Number: 40 Approx.
Description: The first gig of 2009 after a break writing new songs over Christmas. It wasn't all that bad considering. Since Matt and Charlie couldn't make it, the guitarist thought on their feet and decided to an acoustic gig rather than rescheduling. They decided to do balladic renditions of their songs. Quadrat in the Tree and Last Star in the Sky were put back into this set list and the Blak Tornado song Times Have Change was put in, replacing My Country; Attack of the Killer Tomato (Or should that be Acoustic of the Killer Tomato) was also placed as an outro for Last Star and yet again, Rowan but his comical Goth-rock vocals in there. Made it more amusing! This was the first outing for Rowan's Green acoustic and Jimmi's 'Bluey' acoustic. Because The Millers arms was such a small venue, compared to the Duke of Wellington, it was a very intimate gig and was a nice atmophere. It was unfortunate it wasn't a 4-piece but due to the circumstances, a good night none-the-less and the audience seemed to like what they were hearing. Playing alonside Last Black Rose, The Dark Mantra and Mega Priest (Who played a song called Bernard).
What the band thought: Jimmi says: Very different to the full band experience, but not the same. Still...wasn't bad

Caught Live: Indie/Alt Night

Third outing out, this time at an alternative night. Perfect for an alternative band...without an important figure behind them

Event: Indie/Alternative Night in Asosciation with Aurora Promotions
Event Date: 18th October 2008
Venue: The Travellers Rest, Lincoln
Ticket Price: Delayed Finality deal - £3 (£5 Standard. £6 on the door)
Songs Played: Why Don't You See*, Equilibrium, Project 52*, Equipment of the Futile, My Country*, Thanks For Nothing
Audience Number: 30 - 40 Approx.
Round-up: If you were there, you'd have certainly see something missing. That drum kit at the back of the stage was a bit empty. Delayed Finality, did the impossible - Played as a band WITHOUT a drummer. Jimmi, Rowan and Matt had a big job on thier hands because Sean had left (Dawn Stephenson - Aurora Promotions organiser even explained why). So since Rowan has knowledge with audio software, he used the old drum tracks and samples from the demos and uploaded them onto Jimmi's iPod as backing tracks. Problem solved. This was because they didn't want to cancel a gig. There was quite a lot of good things at this gig despite the lack of another instrumentalist. Jimmi showed off his new Vox V847 Wah pedal; Rowan put down his Tokia RG34 'Ricky' and picked up his new Squier Telecaster (which Jimmi had to later borrow for Thanks For Nothing as his own Telecater Deluxe broke a string and this was before he got his Gould GS240MTB); Matt accidentally pulled out the lights whilst Goodbye Wires were sound checking; Equilibrium wasn't a new song, it was the new name for Donderkoodal; Matt played through his new Warwick 60W Blue Cab and Last Star in the Sky and Quadrat in the Tree were taken out in favour for My Country. Played alongside Goodbye Wires, Mute, Dirty As Muck and Hooked on Cindy. Don't think the band will be playing without a drummer again though...
What the band thought: Jimmi said before the gig: Help
Rowan said before the gig: We're just going to fluke it
Jimmi said: We just fluked it

Caught Live: Delayed Finality at The Bivouac

Travellers Rest conquered, now's time for a change of venue for this night

Event: Delayed Finality LIVE in association with The Bivouac
Event Date: 1st August 2008
Venue: The Duke of Wellington, Lincoln
Ticket Price: £5
Songs Played: Why Don't You See*, Donderkoodal, Project 52*, Last Star in the Sky, Quadrat in the Tree*, Equipment of the Futile, Thanks For Nothing
* - Blak Tornado song
Audience Number: 39
Description: This was the band's first outing at the nutourious Duke of Wellington under control of The Bivouac. Big bands have graced the stage at the Duke of Wellington before. Band such as The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs and Wombats. And surprise, surprise...look who came along to also have a go...Delayed Finality! This was the shortest gap between gigs, only 6 days from the last at the Travellers Rest. This was a very intimate gig, with only 39 people in the audience for the whole night. This was probably because this one wasn't glamourized as much as the previous. Although, this was one of the best sounding set they ever produced. Nothing out of the ordinary; just a good, clean natured play at another prime venue. Played alongside After the Awakening and The Dark Mantra. Delayed Finality being the youngest band of the night.
What the band thought: Jimmi says: I rather liked this event. Same again please

Caught Live: Schools Out for Summer

Delayed Finality were back to the Travs for another exclusive night. This time with younger bands and a younger audience.

Event: Schools Out for Summer party in association with Aurora Promotions
Event Date: 26th July 2008
Venue: The Travellers Rest, Lincoln
Ticket Price: £5 (£6 on the door)
Songs Played: Why Don't You See*, Donderkoodal, Project 52*, Last Star in the Sky, Quadrat in the Tree*, Equipment of the Futile, Thanks For Nothing
* - Blak Tornado song
Audience Number: 30 - 40 Approx.
Round-up: Delayed Finality played the Travellers Rest a second time for the Schools Out for Summer party making this one a bit special than usual. No "big guy" acts, this night was especially for teenage band that had just left school (Although not Rowan, Jimmi and Matt - They left a month earlier). This gig was easier down to the fact they knew what to expect and so was easier to play without nerves controlling. This gig featured a revised setlist. Quadrat in the Tree and Last Star in the Sky had been swapped around and Attack of the Killer Tomato was taken out and Thanks For Nothing was played as an outro song instead of Equipment of the Futile. There were a few mistakes but it was very hot night but it was an enjoyable night for audience and band. Playing alongside bands such as Remains Anonymous, Goodbye Wires, Anarchy on the 3rd Floor, Union 23 and Comic Book Zereos.
What the band thought: Sean said: I think we played well, personally

Caught Live: Live Debut

Previously they played in a school competition. This was the gig to kick start the gigs and prove that they're not just "another school band"; Their first live debut on the Lincoln Live Circuit.

Event: Delayed Finality LIVE debut in association with Aurora Promotions
Event Date: 28th June 2008
Venue: The Travellers Rest, Lincoln
Ticket Price: £5 (£6 on the door)
Songs Played: Why Don't You See*, Donderkoodal, Project 52*, Quadrat in the Tree*, Last Star in the Sky (Attack of the Killer Tomato), Equipment of the Futile
* - Blak Tornado song
Audience Number: 50 - 70
Round-up: This was the first proper gig! And also the first under Delayed Finality name. Back dropped against the then familiar Travellers Rest, one of Lincoln's most popular venues at the time, this was the event to that would either make them or break them. And guess what...Yupp, they were made here and proved to put on a fantastic show, much better than the Showcase competition they previously done before. New audience, new material and also Sean Kingswood, their new drummer. Despite being their first live gig and the fact that Sean was only acquired on the previous Sunday, giving them only 6 days before a big gig they didn't want to cancel, they pulled it off with ease. Yeah, there were a few subtle hiccups here and there, but all bands have done it once or twice, so there's no real sin there. But what a night though. It was claimed that they got the biggest audience; people were singing along with the "heys" in Donderkoodal like they had known the song for ever; Rowan added comical screamo-esque vocals to Attack of the Killer Tomato, which made another appearance; and Jimmi and Matt got involved with the audience. This night they played alongside some big acts which included Try My Shoes, Joy Riding Range, Dirty As Muck, When The Button Switches and August Underground.
What the band thought: Rowan said before the gig: This is going to be fun...our first proper gig
Jimmi said before the gig: A year ago, I wouldn't have thought that I would be in this position. It feels very unreal but very exciting. And we're playing alongside some fantastic bands...on our first night!
Jimmi says: I have never been so awestruck at the sound of a crowd before! They were cheering and shouting and having a laugh all to songs that Rowan and I have written. They had to be one of the best audiences ever. I knew the night was a hit when we walked off the stage with the audience shouting "more...more...!"