Tag Archives: Manchester

A jaunting we will go, with The Undertones – the Mickey Bradley interview

Posted on June 9, 2016 by writewyattuk

I tend to find books on bands traditionally take the formulaic approach, rather predictably following artistes from rags to showbiz riches, preferably with plenty of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll clichés en route. In many cases, and somewhat inevitably, acts lose a … Continue reading →

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Stand up for James – the Jim Glennie interview

Posted on May 12, 2016 by writewyattuk

When I caught up with Jim Glennie, revered bass player of the band James, he was just a few hours off a low-key live show back on his old patch in Manchester. Admittedly, that was a while ago, the date … Continue reading →

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The Path Master- in conversation with Graham Nash

Posted on April 7, 2016 by writewyattuk

I couldn’t help but feel nervous listening to singer-songwriting legend Graham Nash’s recent guest spot on Simon Mayo’s Radio 2 show. The Crosby Stills Nash and Young and Hollies star came over a little direct … abrupt maybe … and … Continue reading →

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Me and Mr Jones – the Howard Jones interview

Posted on February 5, 2016 by writewyattuk

Can it really be more than 30 years since Howard Jones first arrived on our TV screens, with that cutaway t-shirt and distinctive split-level dyed-blond spiky hair, amid a bank of synthesisers performing New Song on Top of the Pops? … Continue reading →

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They Might be Giants – Manchester Academy 2

Posted on February 2, 2016 by writewyattuk

Ever tried explaining They Might Be Giants to anyone not in the know? I have, and strongly advise that you shouldn’t bother. Just give people links to a few tracks and let them work it out for themselves. I’m guessing … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of the Crumpsall Kid – A Memoir by Mike Harding – a writewyattuk review

Posted on December 12, 2015 by writewyattuk

When you get to know and like an author or performer, there’s a concern when you get a chance to review their latest work that you won’t be able to give an honest appraisal. But within a couple of pages … Continue reading →

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Instant karma, Chameleons Vox style – the Mark Burgess interview

Posted on December 11, 2015 by writewyattuk

It’s difficult to get over to the younger indie kids how important BBC Radio 1’s John Peel Show was during the latter decades of the 20th Century. But I was hoping Mark Burgess could help, the front-man and bass player … Continue reading →

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Beyond the sex and drugs – the Shaun Ryder interview

Posted on September 17, 2015 by writewyattuk

Madchester legend Shaun Ryder is in a great mood, despite being part-way through a rash of interviews as rave culture icons Happy Mondays gear up for their latest anniversary tour. If you’re expecting the unpredictable character that left interviewers like … Continue reading →

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Destiny Calling for Justin Moorhouse

Posted on August 29, 2015 by writewyattuk

Sometimes it seems that the comedy world decamps en masse to Edinburgh in summertime, and Justin Moorhouse is no exception. And while the East Manchester born and bred salesman turned stand-up comic and actor might not be partaking in any … Continue reading →

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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 →

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