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Tag Archives: Steve Lamacq
Down from The Loft and virtually coming your way – the Pete Astor interview
Three weeks after our initial chat, my latest interviewee was updating me on recent developments while publicising two live shows direct from his place this weekend – in lieu of a cancelled tour – and organising online seminars and lectures … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan McGee, Andy Lewis, Andy Strickland, Billy Idol, Camden, Cat Power, Catenary Wires, Colchester, Creation Records, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Generation X, Geoff Travis, Hunky Dory, Ian Button, Joe Strummer, Luke Haines, Marc Riley, Neil Scott, Pete Astor, Rough Trade, Sean Read, Slade, Steve Lamacq, The Living Room, The Loft, The Nightingales, The Weather Prophets, University of Westminster, You Made Me
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Out of the shadow of Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine – the Jim Bob interview
Don’t expect hyperbole when talking to Jim Morrison. Despite that rock star name, this was never an artist seemingly at ease at being on pop’s top table. In fact, he’s been known throughout his career as plain Jim Bob; not … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged 101 Damnations, 30 Something, Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, Cherry Red, Chrysalis, Crystal Palace, Darwen Live, David Essex, Elvis Costello, Fruitbat, Gigantic, Jamie Wednesday, Jim Bob, Manchester Academy, Phillip Schofield, Sheriff Fatman, Stephen Dalton, Steve Lamacq, The Clash, The Jam, Vox
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Eggland expects – The Lovely Eggs interview
If you’re passing through Lancaster late at night, wondering where that glorious racket’s coming from, it could be Holly Ross (vocals/guitar, ex-Angelica) and David Blackwell working on new songs at their place, while their four-year-old lad sleeps through. Don’t get … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music
Tagged Angelica, Casey Redmond, Dave Fridmann, David Blackwell, Gruff Rhys, Holly Ross, John Peel, John Shuttleworth, Lancaster, Manchester, Marc Riley, Morecambe, Phill Jupitus, Porky the Poet, Sounds from the Other City, Steve Lamacq, The Lovely Eggs, The Yorkshire House
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Taking art and science into insanity – the Robin Ince interview
Robin Ince, described on his website as ‘comedian, writer and that sort of thing’, was on his way to the Tate Modern for a meeting ‘about an idea’. He wasn’t letting on what, but added, “My life is filled with … Continue reading
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
