Monthly Archives: August 2022

Dream on – catching up on The Orchids with John Scally

Posted on August 26, 2022 by writewyattuk

It’s always a pleasure to discover a band you previously knew little about, but instantly chimes with you. And that was the case for me in early 2017 when I chanced upon The Orchids live for the first time. When … Continue reading →

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Reigniting the Spark – back in touch with Elliott Morris

Posted on August 19, 2022 by writewyattuk

It was November 2014 when I first chanced upon virtuoso guitarist and singer-songwriter Elliott Morris, his engaging playing and personality during a short set supporting Paul Carrack at Preston Guild Hall (reviewed here) making a big impression. I first interviewed … Continue reading →

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Cool to be Kind – talking Sunbirds and The South with Phil Barton

Posted on August 13, 2022 by writewyattuk

When The Beautiful South split in 2007 after a highly successful two-decade run, it seemed that the end of the party had come too soon for co-founder Dave Hemingway. Hammy, as he’s known, was there from the outset, joining forces … Continue reading →

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Golden Years – celebrating ABBA at 50 with Carl Magnus Palm

Posted on August 4, 2022 by writewyattuk

I considered starting this feature/interview with the line, ‘Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall’ as a build-up to tracking down Carl Magnus Palm, seen as the world’s leading historian for a certain legendary pop quartet from … Continue reading →

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