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Spirit of ’77 – All Around the World with Russell Hastings and From The Jam
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
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A jaunting we will go, with The Undertones – the Mickey Bradley interview
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
Dances with Wolves, Belfast and Wigan – Introducing The Nouvelles
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
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Tagged Ash, Belfast, Embrace, John Kettle, Manchester, Northern Ireland, Peace Process, Snow Patrol, The Nouvelles, Wigan, Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Walsh reaches Turning Point in stellar career
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
