The Exploding Boys in Lloret

The Cure tribute band 'The Exploding Boys' were in action in Lloret de Mar last night (Fri 5th Aug) for the 3rd event of this years Clon Festival. Not sure what to expect from this band we took our place in front of the stage at 10pm. They then 'exploded' on to the stage at 10.20pm, where they entertained and amused everyone in the crowd until well after the midnight deadline, true professionals!

Those of you who are in the UK may not get a chance to see the Exploding Boys as they are from Madrid, but if you do ever get a chance to catch them live then it really is a must...one of the best we have had for the Clon Festival, we would definatley go to see them again!

I have lots more photos and videos from last night  HERE and the 'Boys' have their own MySpace page with lots of live videos and photos.

Thanks to them for a great night, and the Facebook friend request....its a privilege!

Lloret de Mar Clon Festival 2011

There will be another great night of music in Lloret tonight, this time it's the Exploding Boys tribute - The Cure. They will be on stage next to the beach from 10.15pm until about midnight. Visit their My Space page to see more info about the band - photos, great videos and lots more!

Also you can find the boys on Facebook!

Fireworks in Lloret July 2011

This week there have been various events taking place in and around Lloret, the fireworks display is the finale to The Santa Cristina festival which should have taken place on the evening of Tuesday 26th. Owing to the terrible weather conditions it was cancelled and rescheduled  to take place last night, this time the event went ahead with no problems!
We made our way to Lloret beach in order to get a good view ready for the display starting at 10.30pm...(even though in one official Lloret site the time was given as 11.30pm!)
The fireworks are now set to various pieces of music and done in about 5-6 different sections, which to me either adds to it or can distract from the display.....my personal opinion for last night? It was good but I have seen (much) better in previous years!
Were you there - what did you think?

Ryanair in Girona

After so much recent talk about the low cost airline Ryanair threatening to pull out of Girona airport in November, it seems that they now have some sort of timetable in place for the winter season.  The Spanish newspaper El Pais has reported on this subject in more detail, click here to read the article >>  EL PAIS

Lloret de Mar Clon Festival 2011 - Abba

Dancing on the beach!

What another great night of entertainment in Lloret de Mar last night 22nd July with the Abba tribute "Abba Revival"  The crowds started gathering much earlier than usual so by the time the band came on stage at 10.15pm there was hardly a good view point to be found. Even the beach was full, and resembled a dance hall as the crowd sang and danced along to many of Abba's greatest hits. This was by far the largest gathering of spectators for any of the Clon Festival bands so far!

To see more photos and videos from 'Abba Revival' - CLICK HERE

Leaving the Festival