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Tag Archives: John Kettle
Introducing The Amber List – in conversation with Mick Shepherd
In the 1980s, several independent bands based around Lancashire played a part in an emerging regional scene that ultimately brought wider success for a few North West acts. Of course, not every act involved would end up on the front … Continue reading
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Tagged Action Records, Big Red Bus, Big Star, Birmingham, Boo Radleys, Dandelion Adventure, Gene, John Kettle, lancashire, Lancaster Music Co-Op, Merry Hell, Mick Shepherd, Paul Cookson, Pemberton, Preston, Simon Dewhurst, Teenage Fanclub, The Amber List, The Ever Present Elephant, The La's, The Stone Roses, The Teardrop Explodes, Tim Kelly, Tony Cornwell
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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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Peace in our time – the Armistice Pals charity project
In the week legendary American folk singer and activist Pete Seeger died – back in late January – a Lancashire band paid their own emotional live tribute. In so doing, Wigan octet Merry Hell revisited their own past as The … Continue reading
