Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

Intergalactic Sonic Trio: the Further Adventures of Ash – in conversation with Rick McMurray

Posted on August 14, 2019 by writewyattuk

Rick McMurray was at home in Edinburgh when I called, all set for the next run of live appearances with Ash, the following fortnight alone including outdoor festivals in Devon, Lancashire, Hampshire and Warwickshire, and club dates in Reading and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged 1977, A Life Less Ordinary, Ash, Belfast, Charlotte Hatherley, Cotton Clouds, County Down, David Trimble, Downpatrick, Islands, Jack Names the Planets, John Hume, Johnny Marr, Mark Hamilton, Northern Ireland, Peter Hook and the Light, Rick McMurray, Saddleworth, Snow Patrol, The Undertones, The Wedding Present, Tim Wheeler, U2 | Leave a comment

The healing power of music – talking Trouble Songs with Stuart Bailie

Posted on July 9, 2018 by writewyattuk

Stuart Bailie was chasing invoices when I called him in Belfast, facing up to one of the less glamorous facets of life as a freelance writer, yet part of the job he reckons takes up most of his time. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Ash, Belfast, Bloody Sunday, Bono, BritPop, Christy Moore, Derry, Donegal, Dr Feelgood, Good Vibrations, London, Miami Showband, NME, Northern Ireland, Oh yeah Music Centre, Robert Kee, Rudi, So Hard to Beat, Stiff Little Fingers, Stuart Bailie, Terri Hooley, The Clash, The Undertones, Thin Lizzy, Trouble Songs, U2, Van Morrison | 2 Comments

Renewable Power in the Darkness – back in touch with Tom Robinson

Posted on October 12, 2017 by writewyattuk

As I may have mentioned on these pages before, few TV shows of yore hold as much magic as Top of the Pops re-runs for this nostalgic, and recently I was digging among the online archives for the October 1977 … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged 2-4-6-8 Motorway, Adam Phillips, Andy Treacey, Chris Thomas, Danny Kustow, Gerry Diver, Glad To Be Gay, Jim Simmons, John Lydon, Mark Ambler, Northern Ireland, Power in the Darkness, Rock Against Racism, So It Goes, Stiff Little Fingers, The Clash, Tom Robinson, Tony Wilson, Too Good to Be True, Top of the Pops, TRB, Up Against The Wall, Vic Maile, Wessex Studios, Winter of '79 | 2 Comments

Dances with Wolves, Belfast and Wigan – Introducing The Nouvelles

Posted on February 27, 2015 by writewyattuk

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 →

Posted in Music | Tagged Ash, Belfast, Embrace, John Kettle, Manchester, Northern Ireland, Peace Process, Snow Patrol, The Nouvelles, Wigan, Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 Comment

Why I still love The Undertones

Posted on September 9, 2012 by writewyattuk

I’ve always liked that James Nesbitt, from early roles in films like Waking Ned through to leads in TV successes like Colin Bateman’s Murphy’s Law, and ever onwards. But he’ll be forever remembered for his big break in the brilliant … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Derry, Eamonn McCann, Feargal Sharkey, John O'Neill, Mickey Bradley, Northern Ireland, Paul McLoone, Paul Morley, Ramones, The Undertones | 7 Comments

Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

Intergalactic Sonic Trio: the Further Adventures of Ash – in conversation with Rick McMurray

The healing power of music – talking Trouble Songs with Stuart Bailie

Renewable Power in the Darkness – back in touch with Tom Robinson

Dances with Wolves, Belfast and Wigan – Introducing The Nouvelles

Why I still love The Undertones

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