Tag Archives: Elbow

Understanding Vinny Peculiar – in conversation with Alan Wilkes

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

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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Listening in … with the Band on the Rum – the Mark Radcliffe interview

Posted on December 4, 2015 by

Attention landlubbers. It looks like there’ll be something in the water in Lancashire next weekend, with Galleon Blast all set to splice their collective mainbraces by the River Ribble in Preston, heading for The Continental on Saturday, December 12th. They’ll … Continue reading →

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Hollow Horse riding to success in the Valley – just ask Midge and Dodgy

Posted on March 28, 2014 by

For those of us based in the North West, thoughts of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley might bring to mind an area rich in heritage and quaint market towns, among a scenic backdrop of lush hills and fells. But while there’s no … Continue reading →

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When Daldry and Daltrey took up the London 2012 baton

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

There was little sign of life at Our House on Monday morning, the latest of several late nights clearly taking its toll after the party to mark the end of a truly spectacular event. My youngest was battling with her eyelids shortly … Continue reading →

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