A Son Of Fascination – Steve Hillage
Still keeping busy. Still with fingers in several musical (and other) pies, and still touring – what’s Steve Hillage up to these days? Mojo magazine finds out…
Category: tour
Hedging My Bets, Trev…
It wasn’t until very late last night did I realise that tickets for the Trevor Horn Reimagines The Eighties Tour at the end of July/beginning of August had gone on pre-sale yesterday. And in the overtly hopeful notion that Jim and Charlie (and quite possibly even Mick MacNeil – for the first show, at least)…
Touring Round (With) The Horn?
Trevor Horn has announced a tour in the summer. A short run. Matt Cardle is already confirmed on the tour with OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS to be announced… Jim, Charlie and MAYBE even Mick MacNeil joining in? It’s a short tour. I could see it happening! Only time will tell! Let’s see… Stay tuned, folks! And….just…
Priptona Talks – To Jaine Henderson: Part One
I had the privilege to conduct my first ever professional interview for this blog with Simple Minds’ (and indeed Johnny And The Self Abusers) original lighting technician, Jaine Henderson. Upon gathering my notes to compile the transcript from the interview, what became clear to me was, despite my wanting to talk to Jaine about her…
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Review: John Grant at Celtic Connections – King’s Theatre, Glasgow – Feb 1st, 2019
Support was by E.B. the Younger – the moniker of Midlake vocalist Eric Pulido, soon to release his solo debut. Now THERE’S the connection – John, of course, working with Midlake for his Queen Of Denmark debut. Eric was joined on stage by keyboardist Dan. The pair of them have great vocal harmonies. He performed…
Billy Drops A Bomb!
So, I am listening into the Billy Sloan Show earlier (still listening now as I type this out) and he read out some listener comments about the best gig, album and single of 2018. After he read some words about Simple Minds, he went onto say “they are bringing out a new album and will…
He’s Got The Legs For It!
Lol. Cherisse sharing a pic on her Instagram account. Jim seems to have a new job as a pizza restaurant’s sandwich board man. One would assume the need for strong, sturdy legs made him a shoo-in for the job. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ???????? ???? (@cherissedrums)
That’s Entertainment – AND Inspiration!
Wow! What a story, Lesley O’Toole! Your first professionl journalist’s interview being granted by Jim…and from there?! I’ll let Lesley tell the story herself in these two wonderful posts shared on Instagram. Thank you for sharing the story, Lesley. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lesley O'Toole (@lesleyotooleinla) View this post on…
Simple Minds – Newcastle Oz – Photoset
A great set of fan photos here shared by kind permission from Gillian Spencer. Thank you! To view full size images, click on the post from the home page, once at the post, click on the individual images for size viewing options on the lower right of the screen.
Simple Minds Storm Newcastle!
Well, it seems like the Oz fans got an absolute treat tonight – and La Diva (aka Laird Dash Fandango – Mr Kerr) seemingly was showing off a new shirt. Suits you, Sir! I can’t say how much I wished to have been there. I am absolutely GUTTED I couldn’t make ot out there! ??…