Tag Archives: Chris Payne

The Members / Blow-Up – Preston, The Continental, Friday 4th February 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by writewyattuk

Two nights out in a row? What is this, 2019 or something? Well, daily figures suggest we’re far from over this damned virus, whatever those trying to save their political careers might try to spin. But there are positive signs … Continue reading →

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The Members – The Star and Garter, Manchester

Posted on November 27, 2018 by writewyattuk

If you’ve seen The Members on a bill recently, it’s understandable if you felt sceptical about a line-up without lead singer Nicky Tesco, that voice and charismatic energy a key component of what this band were about. But there in … Continue reading →

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Going North, South, East and West with The Members – in conversation with JC Carroll

Posted on June 16, 2018 by writewyattuk

You could say Jean-Marie Carroll’s musical education started in November 1970, when he caught T. Rex live at Guildford Civic Hall. Within a week, Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn had their first top-10 hit with ‘Ride a White Swan’, and the … Continue reading →

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