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Category Archives: Music
Exploring the gravitational pull of Public Service Broadcasting – a writewyattuk interview
I’m not alone in my fascination for all things space-related, and was captivated as a child by the later Apollo missions, at least one of which I vaguely recall catching on telly at primary school in the early ’70s. And … Continue reading
The Evergreen Bunnyman – in conversation with Will Sergeant
Some 36 years after Echo and The Bunnymen’s legendary live debut at Liverpool’s cult club Eric’s, they’re still very much with us. The band have 12 albums behind them and are starting on a 13th, and this month play dates … Continue reading
Sweet harmonies – introducing Finch and the Moon
It’s been a happening few months for Caitlin Gilligan and Lee Parry, collectively known as Finch and the Moon. The harmony-driven acoustic pairing recently headlined an event at Manchester’s Castle Hotel, helping spread the word about their From Sand to Sea four-track … Continue reading
More than Saturday night entertainment – the Julian Cope interview
“Before we start, I should warn you we’re in the middle of nowhere. If we keep cutting out, it might be because of the heavy snowfall we’ve had. If I suddenly disappear, you’ll have to ring back.” Julian Cope, legendary … Continue reading
Still diving for pearls – the Elkie Brooks interview
At the end of February, Elkie Brooks turns 70, and that seems difficult to believe. In fact, the Lancashire-born vocal talent agrees, chipping in with, “Likewise!” Elkie, born Elaine Bookbinder in Broughton, Salford, and brought up in Prestwich, North Manchester, … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged Alan Price, Devon, Elkie Brooks, Georgie Fame, Humphrey Lyttelton, lancashire, Lilac Wine, Pete Gage, Robert Palmer, Small Faces, The Beatles, The Lowry, Vinegar Joe
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Pleasure & Pain is part and parcel of T’Pau’s game – the Carol Decker interview
I’ve had hassle in the past about my vast collection of old football and music magazines, not least when moving to a house with less storage space a decade ago. But now and again I chance upon features trickier to … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Bridge of Spies, Carol Decker, China in your Hand, Feargal Sharkey, Heart and Soul, Henley-on-Thames, Nowhere, Pleasure and Pain, Rewind, Ronnie Rogers, Shrewsbury, T'Pau
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Building on the past, towards a brave new year
It’s that time of year when we’re full of high hopes for the future and plans we can’t usually keep. But 2014 was a great year for all of us at writewyattuk (ok, so that’s just me), and 2015 promises … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music, sport
Tagged alt-J, Badly Drawn Boy, Big Country, Black Star Riders, Byrds, Craig Charles, Eddie Holman, Frank Skinner, From The Jam, Gary Numan, Hazel O'Connor, Inspiral Carpets, Jeff Wayne, John Foxx, Jon Ronson, Judy Street, Katherine Ryan, Manfred Mann, Marillion, Martina Cole, Miles Kane, Paul Carrack, Paul Hollywood, Reverend and The Makers, Rezillos, Saxon, Spin Doctors, Stranglers, That Petrol Emotion, The Beautiful South, The Everlasting Yeah, The Subways, The Undertones, The Wedding Present, Woking FC
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Inspiral Carpets/Blossoms – Preston 53 Degrees
I had a feeling Inspiral Carpets would prove the perfect act to bring the curtain down on Preston’s threatened 53 Degrees venue, and they certainly ended their own 12-date December tour in style. I’m afraid I missed first support Brown … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged 53 Degrees, Blossoms, Clint Boon, Craig Gill, Graham Lambert, Inspiral Carpets, Julian Cope, Martyn Walsh, Preston, Stephen Holt, The Mighty, The Stranglers, The Teardrop Explodes, Tom Hingley
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