May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
And the most astonishing places you find them in. If you go to my University & Unicorns blog (direct link to the post can be clicked to HERE) you can read all about exactly where I found this treasure trove of old music magazines and the potential wealth of Simple Minds content to be unearthed…
I’ve recorded a vlog post airing how I’m currently feeling – mostly the dilemma I am feeling about what the bloody hell to do with this blog. I just don’t know any more…. (P.S. Despite the look of the video ident, you WILL be subjected to my awful face. Apologies in advance.)
Fortune smiled wide last night in Glasgow, for last week it had been announced on Hamish Hawk’s social media platforms that he and his band would be playing a small set in George Square as part of the musical entertainment laid on during the UCI World Cycling Championships that are currently taking place within the…
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I watched it as it aired on Sky Arts on Friday evening. And I would really love to discuss it but now I feel frightened to express an opinion even on what used to feel like the relative safety of my own blog. I genuinely believed that most people (most SM fans that are present…
Well, it may well be Kerrsday today (ie: every Thursday is a “Kerrsday” to me. Lol) but it is also the most gorgeous Mick MacNeil’s birthday today. I believe he turns 65 today. Many happy returns, Mick. Here’s hoping for many more to come. Also, just a quick reminder that the Greatest Albums Live episode…
It has been an exhaustive weekend – but I wouldn’t swap it for the world. Seeing the best live music from my most favourite bands and artists. I know I am in a very fortunate position to be able to do it, even if I am doing it on a very tight budget. The weekend…
When this is posted, I will be in Newcastle having seen a Warm Digits gig the night before. It’s been a hectic weekend with two gigs within the space of 24 hours and also travelling a distance between them too! So, yes, this post was scheduled and compiled on Friday afternoon. I didn’t want to…
No one was more surprised than me to get a response from His Kerrness when he posted to the SM Facebook page on Monday. In his post he spoke about Peter Gabriel and his unswerving loyalty to the man. I guess it’s that teen thing? The people who shape you during your formative years, and…
For a change, the weather did exactly as it was meant to do in Glasgow yesterday. There was quite the mix of sunshine and … not exactly showers but torrential downpours. They were due to settle and clear off by late afternoon. I made it into the city while staying dry and managed to remain…
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I had a gig on last night. I was meant to be seeing the Dutch band, THe Klittens, last night at Broadcast at the top end (or bottom end, depending on your perspective) of Sauchiehall Street – the M8 end, near Charing Cross/St George’s Cross subway stations. That end of it. As what happened on…
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