Tag Archives: Michael Bowes

Where we go from here: Talking The Vapors with Steve Smith

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Steve Smith lives near Brighton these days, having left his Surrey hometown in the mid-1980s, initially heading to London. He returns regularly to Guildford to pop in on his Mum though, and plays locally with new wave/punk covers band The … 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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Back and Beyond with The Vapors – the Ed Bazalgette interview

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

  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 →

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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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