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The Vapors – Manchester, The Ruby Lounge

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

This was my first rail outing to Manchester since Public Service Broadcasting at the Ritz three years ago ended with the dreaded Bus Replacement Service return-trip, and came 18 months after my last Ruby Lounge visit, for The Blue Aeroplanes. … Continue reading →

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A weekend to savour (pt. I) …The Vapors – The Loft, Liverpool Arts Club

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

I could say I’d been waiting 35 years for this weekend to come, but that’s being a bit melodramatic. One thing’s for sure though – I finally got to see a band I suspected I’d never catch live, and they … Continue reading →

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Waiting for The Vapors’ return – the Dave Fenton interview

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

I’m guessing that if you’re reading this, you remember The Vapors. I also realise that many of you will now have the song Turning Japanese lodged in your head, and a few of you will think that was the whole story. … Continue reading →

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