Tag Archives: John Cooper Clarke

A Manchester love affair on record – the C.P. Lee interview

Posted on January 25, 2019 by writewyattuk

It wouldn’t be right to call C.P. Lee an unsung hero of the North West music scene. He’s sung a fair bit in his time and those who truly know the Manchester scene know full well who he is. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Ace Records, Ady Croasdell, Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias, Blue Monday, Bob Dylan, Buzzcocks, C.P. Lee, Capital Radio, Eric Haydock, Greasy Bear, John Cooper Clarke, John Scott, Manchester, Martin Hannett, New Order, Northern Soul, Pete Shelley, Sex Pistols, Stiff Records, Teach Yourself Gibberish, The Hollies, Tony Wilson | 1 Comment

Open return to Guildford – Hugh Cornwell, back on the line

Posted on October 18, 2018 by writewyattuk

With a new LP out and an accompanying tour next month, Hugh Cornwell is commuting between his Somerset home and a few old Surrey haunts at present, getting his band truly match-fit. And it turns out that the former Stranglers … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Academy of Contemporary Music, Caroline Campbell, Chris Bell, Clitheroe, Dave Greenfield, guildford, Hugh Cornwell, Jet Black, JJ Burnel, John Cooper Clarke, Johnny Soxx, Monster, Pat Hughes, Ray Harryhausen, Restoration, Surrey, The Stranglers, Wilko Johnson, Windsor McGilvray | 2 Comments

Regarde le chou: getting a taste for Cabbage with Joe Martin

Posted on September 7, 2017 by writewyattuk

Performance poet turned guitarist/singer Joe Martin was between a band rehearsal and a couple of train rides that would take him over the North Yorkshire border when I called him. But when I let on that a version of our interview … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Billy Bragg, Brexit, Cabbage, Donald Trump, Giggleswick, Holmfirth, Ian Brown, James Skelly, Joe Martin, John Cooper Clarke, Lee Broadbent, Mike Garry, Mossley, Preston, Reality Party, Skeleton Key | 2 Comments

Matteo’s Modern world – in conversation with writer Matteo Sedazzari

Posted on August 1, 2016 by writewyattuk

Matteo Sedazzari was part-way through his latest social networking drive when we spoke, spreading the word about debut novel A Crafty Cigarette – Tales of a Teenage Mod while getting to grips with the ever-changing world of new media. “I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged A Crafty Cigarette, alan Bleasdale, Cagliari, Gillian Flynn, Grange Hill, If, Irvine Welsh, italy, Joe R Lansdale, John Cooper Clarke, Johnny Jarvis, Juventus, Mark Twain, Martina Cole, Matteo Sedazzari, Milan, Mod, Oscar de Paul, paul weller, Positive Energy of Madness, Scully, Secret Affair, Terry Taylor, The Jam, Victor Meldrew, Walton-on-Thames, Zani | 1 Comment

Taking the low road to success – the Thea Gilmore interview

Posted on March 10, 2016 by writewyattuk

It’s been a long time coming, but Thea Gilmore is finally getting true recognition, with her fan-base ever-growing and each album outselling the last – 17 years after her debut. She has admirers in high places too – Joan Baez … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Atkinson Theatre, Billy Bragg, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Burnley Mechanics, Cranberries, Dan Gillespie Sells, Ghosts and Graffiti, Joan Baez, John Cooper Clarke, Lana Del Ray, Lorde, Mike Scott, Nantwich, Nigel Stonier, Sandy Denny, Southport, The Waterboys, Thea Gilmore | 1 Comment

Rise and Shine – the return of Hugh Cornwell

Posted on November 12, 2015 by writewyattuk

A quarter of a century after he left The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell remains a regular on the live circuit – still in love with his back-catalogue, and still ticking off life ambitions. In the scheme of things, he’s been outside … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Baz Warne, Colne, Dave Greenfield, Duchess, guildford, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Jet Black, John Cooper Clarke, Kate Bush, Lemmy, Morecambe, Preston, Richard Williams, Rick Wakeman, Southport, Steve Albini, The Stranglers, Totem and Taboo | 2 Comments

Squeeze / John Cooper Clarke – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Posted on October 8, 2015 by writewyattuk

Dr John Cooper Clarke was already halfway down Beasley Street by the time I rocked up at the Liverpool Phil on Monday night. The legendary wordsmith is as much a stand-up comic these days, his one-liners and winning anecdotes soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Chris Difford, Cradle to the Grave, Glenn Tilbrook, John Cooper Clarke, Liverpool, Liverpool Philharmonic, Lucy Shaw, Melvin Duffy, Simon Hanson, Squeeze, Stephen Large | Leave a comment

Squeeze into a new era – the Chris Difford interview

Posted on August 13, 2015 by writewyattuk

Catching up with Chris Difford’s blog earlier this week, I realised how close we were to a new Squeeze album, the band’s first since 1998, the result of a project also serving as the soundtrack to a new BBC comedy … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Boo Hewerdine, Cashmere if you Can, Chris Difford, Cradle to Grave, Danny Baker, From the Cradle to the Grave, Glenn Tilbrook, John Cooper Clarke, Jools Holland, Leo Abrahams, Lucy Shaw, Peter Kay, Ridiculous, Squeeze, The Last Temptation of Chris, Up the Junction | 12 Comments

St Anthony: An Ode to Anthony H. Wilson

Posted on August 11, 2015 by writewyattuk

I’ve probably said this before, but I don’t tend to do plugs on this blog. But this is a project I feel deserves wider recognition, involving a touching tribute to Anthony H. Wilson, the mouthpiece-turned-icon for so much great music … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Christopher Eccleston, Factory Records, Iggy pop, John Cooper Clarke, Joy Division, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Manchester, Mark Radcliffe, Mike Garry, New Order, Richard Madeley, Shaun Ryder, Steve Coogan, Tony Wilson | 2 Comments

The Age of Chance resonates with the Reverend – the Jon McClure interview

Posted on March 1, 2014 by writewyattuk

Remember Adele’s first multi-million selling LPs, 19 and 21? Well, Jon McClure has just recorded 32, confirming not just his current age but also a sense of pride at his band’s comparative longevity in a fickle industry. It’s about more … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Adele, Arctic Monkeys, Charlatans, John Cooper Clarke, Jon McClure, Lisa McClure, Oasis, Paul Heaton, Reverend and The Makers, Sheffield, Specials | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: John Cooper Clarke

A Manchester love affair on record – the C.P. Lee interview

Open return to Guildford – Hugh Cornwell, back on the line

Regarde le chou: getting a taste for Cabbage with Joe Martin

Matteo’s Modern world – in conversation with writer Matteo Sedazzari

Taking the low road to success – the Thea Gilmore interview

Rise and Shine – the return of Hugh Cornwell

Squeeze / John Cooper Clarke – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Squeeze into a new era – the Chris Difford interview

St Anthony: An Ode to Anthony H. Wilson

The Age of Chance resonates with the Reverend – the Jon McClure interview

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