Tag Archives: Alan Wilkes

Disabling devices and shedding light on the new Dark Ages – in praise of Vinny Peculiar’s The Curse of You Know Who

Posted on October 1, 2026 by writewyattuk

If it’s autumn, it must be time to wax lyrical on the latest release from cultured songwriter and storyteller Vinny Peculiar, on this occasion celebrating The Curse of You Know Who. No way was I early to this particular party, … Continue reading →

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Vinny Peculiar / Common Hall / John Denton – Castle Hotel, Manchester

Posted on November 18, 2023 by writewyattuk

A return to Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and somehow my first visit to the Castle Hotel, and something of a showcase for three happening singer-songwriters at different stages in their… well, I’ll say careers, because they all deserve them. It’s a … Continue reading →

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A welcome return to Vinny Peculiar’s Counterculture Club – in praise of How I Learned to Love the Freaks

Posted on September 28, 2023 by writewyattuk

‘Say goodbye to the summer of love…’ There’s an autumnal chill in the air right now, but while the summer’s gone, I’m yet to tire of an album that’s provided a key part of my soundtrack these past couple of … Continue reading →

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Understanding Vinny Peculiar – in conversation with Alan Wilkes

Posted on November 5, 2019 by writewyattuk

It would be all too easy to point out that Alan Wilkes, the inspiration behind Vinny Peculiar, has flirted with indie stardom but never quite attained that elusive crossover fame. But don’t think for one moment this Worcestershire-born and bred … Continue reading →

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