Monthly Archives: November 2015

Now I’ve Got a Witness – remembering The Rolling Stones’ 1960s roots with Richard Houghton

Posted on November 26, 2015 by writewyattuk

I’m not sure how old newly-published author Richard Houghton thought I was when we first spoke, but he was hoping I might fill him in with my memories of seeing The Rolling Stones at the Wooden Bridge in Guildford in … Continue reading →

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Highway to Hull (and back) – the Lucy Beaumont interview

Posted on November 19, 2015 by writewyattuk

After a five-year apprenticeship on the comedy circuit, it’s fair to say Lucy Beaumont is making a name for herself. Her ‘blend of surreal offbeat humour’ (as her press biog would have it) has led to several plaudits since becoming … Continue reading →

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Bill Bailey – Preston Guild Hall

Posted on November 16, 2015 by writewyattuk

With his Limboland tour continuing for some time yet – doing the rounds up and down the country until December’s switch to the capital – I should walk the line carefully here, not giving away too much for those yet … Continue reading →

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Farewell to The Dubious Brothers: reacquainting myself with Monty (part one)

Posted on November 13, 2015 by writewyattuk

Listen up. I realise it’s late notice if you didn’t already know, but this Saturday, November 14th, marks the end of an era, with the final show by The Dubious Brothers. I’ll take part of the blame – not for … Continue reading →

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Rise and Shine – the return of Hugh Cornwell

Posted on November 12, 2015 by writewyattuk

A quarter of a century after he left The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell remains a regular on the live circuit – still in love with his back-catalogue, and still ticking off life ambitions. In the scheme of things, he’s been outside … Continue reading →

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Cast / The Sherlocks – Preston 53 Degrees

Posted on November 9, 2015 by writewyattuk

If ever there was a fear that it might just be about nostalgia with the 2015 line-up of Cast, this seminal four-piece quickly put that to bed during a stonking set in Preston. While there was no doubting the power … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Boosh – the Noel Fielding interview

Posted on November 5, 2015 by writewyattuk

Memorably once described by Jimmy Carr as looking like ‘Rod Stewart has made love to a raven’, that there Noel Fielding’s back out on the road this month. Hot on the heels of a successful first couple of legs of … Continue reading →

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