Monthly Archives: July 2019

The Wedding Present / Vinny Peculiar – Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool

Posted on July 29, 2019 by writewyattuk

Thirty summers ago I saw the semi-legendary Wedding Present play to possibly their largest audience thus far at Reading Festival, and certainly a bigger crowd than when I saw them at Glastonbury two years earlier. It had been an amazing … Continue reading →

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Even Better with The Real Thing – in conversation with Chris Amoo

Posted on July 25, 2019 by writewyattuk

Almost five decades after their debut single, The Real Thing are still out there, treading the boards, with no intention of slowing down for co-founders Chris Amoo and Dave Smith. The passing of Chris’ older brother Eddie Amoo in February … Continue reading →

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Still living the Impossible Dream – the Bez interview

Posted on July 17, 2019 by writewyattuk

Four decades after crossover indie/dance combo Happy Mondays set out on their initial adventure, and 30 years after their biggest-selling LP, the legendary Manc outfit have announced a marathon greatest hits tour for October, November and December this year. And … Continue reading →

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Kooks still hung up on romancing – in conversation with Hugh Harris

Posted on July 12, 2019 by writewyattuk

It’s been 15 years since The Kooks took shape, and while this Brighton outfit increasingly distanced themselves from their initial sound, the latest singles suggest they’ve returned to their roots. As co-founder Hugh Harris puts it, new single ‘So Good … Continue reading →

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Introducing West London’s Magnificent Six – back in touch with Matteo Sedazzari

Posted on July 9, 2019 by writewyattuk

Three years after our last conversation on these pages, WriteWyattUK got back in touch with author and Zani website creator Matteo Sedazzari, following the publication of his second novel, Tales of Aggro. Following 2015’s A Crafty Cigarette – Tales of … Continue reading →

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Still winning Hearts and Minds – in conversation with Carl Hunter

Posted on July 5, 2019 by writewyattuk

Carl Hunter was stir crazy at the airport when I tracked him down, delayed an hour and condemned to sit around talking to me while drinking Yorkshire tea, his days of rock’n’roll excess with The Farm possibly behind him. He … Continue reading →

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Sex Pistols / The Clash, The Black Swan, Sheffield, July 4th, 1976 – an extract from This Day in Music’s Guide to The Clash

Posted on July 4, 2019 by writewyattuk

‘Things went wrong during the evening, and Mick had to come over and tune my guitar, but it didn’t bother me. I just wanted to jump around, but Mick wanted it to be in tune.’ (Paul Simonon, The Clash: Strummer, … Continue reading →

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Our first year with Tom – part one of the handsome dog’s tale

Posted on July 3, 2019 by writewyattuk

I find it hard to believe it’s a year since we first met Tom. It’s difficult to remember a time when he wasn’t such a key part of our family life. Sunday, June 17th, 2018 was the day, barely 20 … Continue reading →

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