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Tag Archives: The Undertones
The Undertones / Neville Staple Band – Manchester Academy 2
You may well know how it is – weekend traffic on a second trip into Manchester in four nights taking its toll. For Haircut One Hundred on Wednesday, we let the train take the strain, but there’s always that worry … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Doherty, Bobby Charlton, Damian O'Neill, Derry, John O'Neill, Manchester, Manchester Academy, Mickey Bradley, Neville Staple, Paul McLoone, Sugary Staple, The Fun Boy Three, The Specials, The Undertones, Tony Husband
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Reach Out, he’ll be there – understanding Jim Bob’s balcony scene and romantic gesture
I started this interview by apologising for dialling in late, having not felt ready to try Jim Bob’s number until the outro to the title track of new LP, Thanks for Reaching Out faded out following my latest listen through. … Continue reading
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Tagged Boomtown Rats, Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, David Bowie, David Essex, Graham Coxon, Ian Dury, Jen Macro, Jim Bob, Les Carter, Mick Jones, Ray Davies, Slade, Steve Harley, Terry Edwards, Thanks for Reaching Out, The Undertones, Tom Waits
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And The Beat goes on – back in touch with Dave Wakeling, talking Birmingham, California, and the joy of dogs
Ahead of my catch-up with The Beat co-founder Dave Wakeling, I dug out an interview he did with Adrian Thrills for the NME, alongside the sorely missed Ranking Roger when the pair were at the helm of The General Public, … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian Thrills, Andy Cox, Annabella Lwin, Asbury Park, Birmingham, Blind Faith, Bow Wow Wow, Buzzcocks, California, Dave Wakeling, David Steele, Everett Morton, Fine Young Cannibals, General Public, Horace Panter, I Just Can't Stop It, Isle of Wight, Los Angeles, Queen, Ranking Roger, San Fernando Valley, Saxa, Southside Johnny, Steve Winwood, Terry Hall, The Beat, The Clash, The Undertones, Three Mile Island, Virgin Records
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Let me tell you about Sweden (and Denmark, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester …) – catching up with Hugh Cornwell
Early May sees the return of former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell to the road for three more UK headline dates, celebrating last October’s acclaimed Moments of Madness LP. Following a 23-date nationwide tour late last year, he has shows in … Continue reading
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Tagged Birmingham, Black and White, Copenhagen, Dave Greenfield, Five Minutes, guildford, Hugh Cornwell, Jet Black, Johnny Soxx, London Lady, Lund, Lytham, Malmo, Manchester, Moments of Madness, Monster, Pat Hughes, raggare, Stockholm, Sweden, The Stranglers, The Undertones, Wilko Johnson, Windsor McGilvray
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Going back to my roots – talking an crann and more with The Undertones’ Damian O’Neill
Getting on for 45 years since The Undertones recorded debut single ‘Teenage Kicks’ at Belfast’s Wizard Studios, there’s still plenty of love out there for the band and its members, as seen in recent acclaim from critics and fans alike … Continue reading
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Tagged An Crann, Ash, Belfast, Damian O'Neill, Dave Hattee, Derry, Dig What you Need, Dimple Discs, Erland Cooper, Hannah Peel, John Peel, Kevin Sharkey, Liam Bradley, Loughinisland, Paul Tipler, Positive Touch, Sean O'Hagan, That Petrol Emotion, The Everlasting Yeah, The Love Parade, The Magnetic North, The Undertones
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Like the open sky above me … – talking The Undertones, The Carrellines, Derry, Dublin, and much more with Paul McLoone
I realise that most of you reading this know The Undertones’ back story full well, but humour me and read on, even though it’s one of those situations where people say, ‘This band needs no introduction,’ then waffle on for … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Doherty, Damian O'Neill, Derry, Dig Yourself Deep, Dimple Discs, Feargal Sharkey, Fontaines D.C., Get What You Need, Inhaler, John O'Neill, Mickey Bradley, Paul McLoone, Phil Collins, That Petrol Emotion, The Carrellines, The Undertones, Today FM, U2
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Way beyond The Implausible Man – crossing the Irish Sea with Adam Leonard and Invaderband
Prolific is the word that springs to mind when describing Adam Leonard’s output these last couple of decades. Head to his Wikipedia entry, missus, and you’ll see a stream of releases since 2003 debut LP, How Music Sounds, and he’s … Continue reading
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