Monthly Archives: October 2016

Un-Peeled 2016 – Preston, The Continental

Posted on October 31, 2016 by writewyattuk

Something for everyone … or at least anyone with taste. And all for £12.50 – 10 quality acts, the common denominator an invitation to record sessions for John Peel back in the day. If you don’t know the history, Un-Peeled … Continue reading →

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True Confessions, Undertones style – the Billy Doherty interview

Posted on October 28, 2016 by writewyattuk

With The Undertones’ mighty 40th anniversary jaunt returning to the North of England this weekend, drummer Billy Doherty is hoping he won’t be needing a paramedic this time. The Northern Irish five-piece follow sell-outs in Gateshead and Holmfirth with a … Continue reading →

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The Time Has Come – the P.P. Arnold interview

Posted on October 27, 2016 by writewyattuk

‘I’m doing fine! I have to go out this morning and see a tailor who is hemming a dress for me. We’ve had two days off organising all this luggage I’m carrying around. I am the original bag lady! I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Remembering a Stupid Boy made good – a tribute to Jimmy Perry

Posted on October 24, 2016 by writewyattuk

The following tribute started out as a re-write of my respectful nod to Clive Dunn on these pages in November 2012, Permission to Pay a Tribute, Sir. But today I’ve adapted it to mark the passing of the man who created … Continue reading →

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Drawing from experience – the Michael Foreman interview

Posted on October 20, 2016 by writewyattuk

  It’s been 55 years since Michael Foreman’s first book was published, yet this genial, engaging septuagenarian author and illustrator retains a major passion for his creative endeavours. Perhaps best known for his evocative drawings in works by former children’s … Continue reading →

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The Magnetic North – Liverpool Central Library

Posted on October 17, 2016 by writewyattuk

You’ve got to love the kind of concert where the band puts a bottle of whisky at the front of the stage for their sell-out audience to share. Now that’s what I call intimate. What’s more, at around half past … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Beautiful South – in conversation with Alison Wheeler

Posted on October 13, 2016 by writewyattuk

After a successful few years revisiting a classic song catalogue while spreading the word about 2012 LP Sweet Refrains across Europe and the UK, The South are ready for a three-week autumn tour and are keen to talk about a … Continue reading →

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Kodiak Island –The Golden Section (Musical Bear Records, 2016)

Posted on October 7, 2016 by writewyattuk

The digital version of the debut long player from Kodiak Island is set to sweep in on the web-surf this weekend. And as befits the album’s title, those shelling out should quickly get the bigger, aesthetically-pleasing picture. The Golden Section … Continue reading →

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Present company accepted – having words with UB40’s Jimmy Brown

Posted on October 7, 2016 by writewyattuk

You probably know about the legal dispute rocking reggae behemoths UB40, two factions of the band at odds with each other over the use of the name. But while all that rumbles on, the show goes on for the five remaining … Continue reading →

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