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Tag Archives: Manchester
Back and Beyond with The Vapors – the Ed Bazalgette interview
Ed Bazalgette was walking purposefully around central London one dark November afternoon when I caught him on the phone, searching for a quiet spot and a suitable cafe to conduct our interview. He clearly knows his way around, having … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged Aidan Turner, Bruce Foxton, Class, David Fenton, Debbie Horsfield, Dr Who, Ed Bazalgette, Eleanor Tomlinson, Green Wing, guildford, Houdini & Doyle, Howard Smith, Joseph Bazalgette, Justin Chatwin, Liverpool Arts Club, Manchester, Michael Bowes, New Clear Days, Peter Capaldi, Poldark, Steve Smith, The Jam, The Members, The Stranglers, Turning Japanese
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A jaunting we will go, with The Undertones – the Mickey Bradley interview
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
Stand up for James – the Jim Glennie interview
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
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged Adrian Oxall, Andy Diagram, Danny Ram, David Baynton-Power, Gairloch, Gavan Whelan, Girl at the End of the World, Gold Mother, James, Jim Glennie, La Petite Mort, Larry Gott, Manchester, Mark Hunter, Nothing But Love, Orange Juice, Paul Gilbertson, Saul Davies, Sit Down, Stutter, Tim Booth, Withington
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The Path Master- in conversation with Graham Nash
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
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged Allan Clarke, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, David Crosby, David Gilmour, Ewan MacColl, Graham Nash, Hollies, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Levon Helm, Manchester, Neil Young, Pete Maclaine, Rick Rubin, Salford, Shayne Fontayne, Simon Mayo, Stephen Stills, This Path Tonight
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They Might be Giants – Manchester Academy 2
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
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music
Tagged Apollo 18, Birdhouse in Your Soul, Brooklyn, Dan Miller, Danny Weinkauf, Destiny's Child, Dial-a-Song, Don't Let's Start, Flood, Glean, John Flansburgh, John Linnell, Johnathan Richman, Lincoln, Manchester, Manchester Academy, Marty Beller, New York, They Might Be Giants
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The Adventures of the Crumpsall Kid – A Memoir by Mike Harding – a writewyattuk review
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
Instant karma, Chameleons Vox style – the Mark Burgess interview
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
Posted in Music
Tagged Chameleons, Chameleons Vox, Dave Fielding, Geffen, John Lever, John Peel, Manchester, Manchester Academy, Manchester City, Manchester United, Mark Burgess, Middleton, Reg Smithies, Script of the Bridge, Statik Records, Steve Lillywhite, Strange Times, The Cliches, The Red-Sided Garter Snakes, Tony Fletcher, U2
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Beyond the sex and drugs – the Shaun Ryder interview
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
Destiny Calling for Justin Moorhouse
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
