Neil Crud On TudnoFM – Show #118 - Salt The Snail session

Well, what can I say… I was pre-warned about booking Salt The Snail (in a good way). Their live shows are a maelstrom of anarchy, slap-stick and a barrage of tunes. This live session was no different and I can honestly say I know no record of a band actually starting a song live on the radio only to stop it to take a phone call for a pizza delivery to the studio! Add also when Krystian, the singer takes out Tom, the drummer with a flying kick during the last song and you might get half the picture!!

Anyway enjoy the session – I certainly did..!
playlist below

Guests – Salt The Snail
Gift – Inflatable Nemo (won as the star prize)
Show Sponsor – Mudshark Records, Bangor

Peter 118 – Seven
Merciless Savage – Foundation
Y Cyrff – Yr Haint
Dead Houses – Greys
System Of Hate – There Is No Madness Here
Salt The Snail – Big Dog (*live in session)
dragSTER – Spit It Out
John Evans & The Imperials – Whole Man
Midnight Climax – Spasmic Life
The Bordellos – Johnny Petrol
Salt The Snail – All Hell (*live in session)
Dense – Irreversible Knot
Cheap Surgery – Live On Me
Skellums – Deeside Day Ticket (*session)
Salt The Snail – Lazer Quest (*live in session)
Haest – I Didn’t Throw A Single Stone And I Still Got Pissed On
Dataslaves – Apathy Reigns
Nameless – Drinking Hell Dry
Terry & The Supercools – You & I
Salt The Snail – Dead Enders (*live in session)
Occult Punk Gang – Societa
Kardomah Gang – Tame
Sid’s Kids – Not Enough Time
Sona – Save
Salt The Snail – Coffee (*live in session)
Salt The Snail – Maate (*live in session)
SPIC – Wasting Time
The Vega Bodegas – A Complete History Of Witchcraft
Picture Frame Seduction – Hey Little Rich Boy
Salt The Snail – Ideas Me (*live in session)
Salt The Snail – Spanish Announce Table (*live in session)
Anhrefn – Am Unwaith Yn Dy Fywyd
Psycho Sexual Sex Terrestrials – Scared
T.S.O.L – Wasted
Ruts – Society
West Coast Sick Line – Have You Ever Been To The North?
Candelas – O! Mor Effeithiol
Stuntface – TV Told You So

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Yucatan's Iwan Huws - RIP

The death of Iwan Huws in January 2018 was a loss that resonated far beyond the foot of the mountains he loved. At just 34 years old, Iwan was a man of dual passions: he was the steady, rhythmic heartbeat of the band Yucatan, and an elite, experienced mountaineer who felt most at home on the rugged peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia).

On January 14, Iwan set out to climb his favorite mountain, Tryfan, via the North Ridge. Despite his immense experience—having trekked the Himalayas and the Inca Trail—and being fully equipped for the conditions, he tragically lost his footing on the West Face. Following a massive search operation involving over 50 volunteers, he was found the following morning. The tragedy was underscored by the fact that Iwan was training to become a mountain leader himself, intending to dedicate his life to helping others safely navigate the landscapes he adored.

Within the Welsh music community, Iwan was cherished as much for his character as his talent. As the drummer for the Caernarfon-based Yucatan, he was a vital part of a band that had earned the admiration of legends like Tim Burgess and Gruff Rhys. His bandmates remembered him not just as a musician, but as a "funny, chilled out, and lovely person" who brought a sense of calm and joy to every tour and rehearsal.

His legacy continues to live on through the Cronfa Iwan Huws fund. Established by his partner and family, the charity transformed a moment of profound grief into a force for good, raising thousands for the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team and providing musical instruments for young people in his home community. Iwan Huws remains a symbol of the adventurous, creative spirit of North Wales—a man who lived his life with rhythm, height, and a deep love for the land.

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