Tag Archives: Belfast

The healing power of music – talking Trouble Songs with Stuart Bailie

Posted on July 9, 2018 by writewyattuk

Stuart Bailie was chasing invoices when I called him in Belfast, facing up to one of the less glamorous facets of life as a freelance writer, yet part of the job he reckons takes up most of his time. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Ash, Belfast, Bloody Sunday, Bono, BritPop, Christy Moore, Derry, Donegal, Dr Feelgood, Good Vibrations, London, Miami Showband, NME, Northern Ireland, Oh yeah Music Centre, Robert Kee, Rudi, So Hard to Beat, Stiff Little Fingers, Stuart Bailie, Terri Hooley, The Clash, The Undertones, Thin Lizzy, Trouble Songs, U2, Van Morrison | Leave a comment

Spirit of ’77 – All Around the World with Russell Hastings and From The Jam

Posted on April 20, 2017 by writewyattuk

It was a cheap shot, but when I called Russell Hastings back seven hours after rescheduling our initial 10am date due to a dodgy signal, I couldn’t help but ask him, ‘So, Just Who is the Five o’clock Hero?’ “Ha! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Andy Fairclough, Belfast, Bruce Foxton, David Moore, From The Jam, In The City, Leo Sayer, Liverpool, Mark Brzezicki, Mike Randon, paul weller, Rick Buckler, Russell Hastings, Sex Pistols, Slade, Suzi Quatro, The Cavern, The gift, The Jam, Tom Heel | 9 Comments

A jaunting we will go, with The Undertones – the Mickey Bradley interview

Posted on June 9, 2016 by writewyattuk

I tend to find books on bands traditionally take the formulaic approach, rather predictably following artistes from rags to showbiz riches, preferably with plenty of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll clichés en route. In many cases, and somewhat inevitably, acts lose a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Belfast, Billy Doherty, Chester, Damian O'Neill, Derry, Feargal Sharkey, Jimmy Hill, John O'Neill, Manchester, Mickey Bradley, My Perfect Cousin, Paul McLoone, Revolution in the Head, Steve Lamacq, Teenage Kicks, The Undertones | 4 Comments

Dances with Wolves, Belfast and Wigan – Introducing The Nouvelles

Posted on February 27, 2015 by writewyattuk

It seems odd that a band that recently recorded a song for the Northern Ireland football team’s Euro 2016 campaign should be based in Wigan. What’s more, this happening indie outfit are fronted by a singer who played a key … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Ash, Belfast, Embrace, John Kettle, Manchester, Northern Ireland, Peace Process, Snow Patrol, The Nouvelles, Wigan, Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 Comment

Walsh reaches Turning Point in stellar career

Posted on December 2, 2013 by writewyattuk

This week former Starsailor front-man James Walsh returns to his native North-West, showcasing songs from his new album in Liverpool and Manchester. The talented singer/songwriter will be at The Kazimier, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, on Monday, December 2, then the following … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Ballymena, Belfast, chorley, James Walsh, Jon Brookes, Lanchester, Lightning Seeds, Liverpool, PledgeMusic, Starsailor, Suzanne Vega, The Charlatans, Turning Point | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Belfast

The healing power of music – talking Trouble Songs with Stuart Bailie

Spirit of ’77 – All Around the World with Russell Hastings and From The Jam

A jaunting we will go, with The Undertones – the Mickey Bradley interview

Dances with Wolves, Belfast and Wigan – Introducing The Nouvelles

Walsh reaches Turning Point in stellar career

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