May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Well, this is a lovely way to kick off what might be the worst year for humanity in a century by – one) Winning the monthly Anchoress Patreon giveaway with some Simple Minds themed memorabilia as its prize. You can find out more about Catherine’s Patreon HERE The other being a late addition of gigs…
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I have been somewhat waylaid in passing on this information but…there is some tour news. The first announcement in a list that will no doubt follow. First cab off the rank for next year’s tour is New Zealand. A long awaited return to NZ. Minds were last there in early 2017, making it seven years…
These two photos were sent to me yesterday. They’re from one of the nights in early January, 1985 in which Bono joined the Minds on stage. Ooh, and I have just taken in that it just happens to be Kerrsday so there we go! Sadly the photographer is unknown and these are photos I have…
It seems as if more often than no that the 17th January (in my experience) here in Glesga seems to be a lovely sunny day. Always cold, mind! But invariably sunny. What it was like in 1978, I cannot tell you. No doubt equally as cold as it is today. A newly formed band of…
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The latest Guitarist magazine has an interview with Charlie inside it. Also, for a pro guitar magazine you’d think they’d be able to tell the difference between Charlie and Johnny Marr and yet….a photo of Marr with Jim at the Mandela concert is labelled as Jim with Charlie. Oops! I haven’t read the article yet,…
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Sarah was invited in to perform and talk on Woman’s Hour on Monday. Speaking about her childhood and the inspiration that the women in the Pentecostal Church, and the gospel music itself had on her – as well as the inspiration of Mahalia Jackson on her singing. Sarah also performs I’m On My Way. Sadly…
What does one do when the creative writing well seems dry? Find a topic? Pick something? It’s nearing the end of the first week of January. I could talk to you about howJanuary feels to me? It feels like a month of 62 days! Most of the time… But this time may just be different….
There was new music news yesterday. Sarah Brown shared details of her debut solo album. The album is a tribute to the music of the wonderful and inspirational Mahalia Jackson. The first single off Sarah’s album, I’m On My Way, will be released on the same day as Themes For Great Cities, January 27th. The…
Exciting info on the book by Graeme Thomson to be released in the New Year. More to follow soon. Stay tuned! For those viewing the post on mobile devices, click the pdf link below for a clearer readable copy to view.
Something for Kerrsday. Sexiest Dick Whittington there (n)ever was! And I double checked with her – Virginia is adamant she didn’t notice his bum in the mirror when she took the photo. Lol