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Reverend and the Makers – Action Records, Preston

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

Half past six it said on the advert, so there I was – unfashionably early – going twice round the block to find a space, sheepishly passing a long queue outside the shop. Having checked parking restrictions several times, convinced … Continue reading →

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The Best of Times with the Right Reverend – back in touch with Jon McClure

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Reverend and the Makers’ frontman Jon McClure was enjoying a little home time in South Yorkshire ahead of his band’s latest UK jaunt when I called. And Sheffield is clearly still at the epicentre of his universe, a dozen years … Continue reading →

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Building on the past, towards a brave new year

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

It’s that time of year when we’re full of high hopes for the future and plans we can’t usually keep. But 2014 was a great year for all of us at writewyattuk (ok, so that’s just me), and 2015 promises … Continue reading →

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Reverend and the Makers / Liberty Ship – Preston 53 Degrees

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

While we seem to have a surfeit of young pretenders to the throne when it comes to junior troubadours, I’ll gladly add a writewyattuk thumbs-up to Sheffield’s Liberty Ship. If you’re off to see Reverend and the Makers promoting new … Continue reading →

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The Age of Chance resonates with the Reverend – the Jon McClure interview

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

Remember Adele’s first multi-million selling LPs, 19 and 21? Well, Jon McClure has just recorded 32, confirming not just his current age but also a sense of pride at his band’s comparative longevity in a fickle industry. It’s about more … Continue reading →

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