The weekend shows in Newcastle and Leeds were even better then expected with both being rammed. Newcastle is one of my favourite cities to play and despite the severe weather warning still sold out.

We’re back in Leeds on Feb 19 (at The Well).

Inbetween all the shows we fitted in 2 BBC sessions. The first an acoustic/stripped down affair on Janice Longs show. Very enjoyable.

The second was for Chris Hawkins on BBC6 who was filling in for Cerys Matthews. We were asked sometime ago if we’d be up for doing some ‘dub carols’. The day before it became apparent Finny wasn’t going to beable to sing! At the 11th hour the incredible Anna Stott from East Park Reggae Collective stepped in and did a fantastic job. Not quite carols, but two Christmas songs were played… ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ on a reggae tip and ‘White Christmas’ in a ska fashion.

For those of you who missed the sessions you can listen again now at

BBC6 music – Cerys Matthews show w/ Chris Hawkins (Pama start around 1.06)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pcf5d#synopsis
Show is up for 3 more days only

BBC Radio 2 – Janice Long show
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pbltn
Show is up for 3 more days only

If you’d like to hear more Pama Intl on Janice or Chris’ show please email them and let them know! Email Janice here and chris.6music@bbc.co.uk

We hope you all have wonderful Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

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December 2009
16 Norwich Arts Centre
51 St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG.  Box office 01603 660 352.  www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
support from Crucial Dub 8 and  Jah Head

17 BBC Radio 2 – Janice Long session
live broadcast, show goes out between 12 to 3am

18 BBC6 music – Cerys Matthews session
live broadcast, show goes out 1pm to 4pm

19 Newcastle Live Theatre
Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ. Box office 0191 232 1232.  www.live.org.uk
support from Hassle

20 Leeds Hi Fi Club
2 Central Rd, Leeds, LS1 6DE.  Box office 0113 242 7353.  www.thehificlub.co.uk