For a book with the word 'scene' in its title, the emphasis on the local conditions of musical practice - gigging and recording - seems slight.
They were a well-known local band writing and performing their own music, gigging in pubs and clubs.
They founded in 2002 and started gigging in 2003.
When, in the early 1980s, the duo began gigging simply with bass, drums and vocals, the present form of their distinct sound slowly took shape.
He added that they managed to record 10 songs, of which only two were salvaged for the frequent gigging list.
After that the group didn't split again and now they are still gigging and recording.
This the most active line up of the band in terms of gigging and with the first professional management allowing the band to turn pro.
The six-week ocean voyage provided a break after years of constant gigging.
