New Gold Dream at 40
New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83. 84) was Simple Minds' sixth studio album, released on 13 September 1982. It is my favourite album of theirs....
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jamesgeraghty
Sep 11, 2022
Peter Tosh remembered 35 years on
Apart from the obvious, 11 September is also significant for a dramatic and tragic event with a musical connection, that happened thirty...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 30, 2022
New Initiative for better disabled access to entertainment
A fantastic new initiative is being run by non-profit Accessible Festivals, that will provide free tickets for recreational experiences...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 23, 2022
Buddy Holly drummer Allison dies
It has been reported that Jerry Allison, famously one of Buddy Holly's Crickets, has died aged 82. Although an announcement was made on...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 10, 2022
Pogues bassist, Darryl Hunt, dies
More sad news to bring you. After losing Motown legend Lamont Dozier yesterday, it was announced that long-time bass player with The...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 9, 2022
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dies
Forever associated with the legendary Motown songwriting powerhouse Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier died today, aged 81. A message...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 19, 2022
Touring in Europe still a nightmare for UK bands
Two years after Brexit came fully into effect, UK bands are still encountering huge problems when trying to tour in Europe. A cross-party...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 12, 2022
The Goon Sax announce split
With a message posted across social media, it was all over. After nine years and three albums, Brisbane band The Goon Sax have decided to...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 11, 2022
When is a gig not a gig?
When it's a festival. That's the distinction that has left a number of music fans unhappy this weekend. The Saturday night show at...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 5, 2022
Recommended: Dog Stay Down by Opus Kink
What do you get if you take a good amount of The Mescaleros, a decent sprinkle of the Squirrel Nut Zippers and also throw in a hint of...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 28, 2022
Dull man bangs out tune on pub piano to bemused locals
When I first saw the headline earlier today, I thought I was going to get an opportunity to demonstrate how I am no longer such a music...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 26, 2022
Happy Birthday Mick (and the importance of London SS)
It is many happy returns today to Mick Jones, guitarist with The Clash and Big Audio Dynamite, who was born on this day in 1955. He was...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 22, 2022
Glastonbury is back!
After a two year enforced hiatus, the world's premier music festival is back with us! As ever, it isn't that straightforward. Three days...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 15, 2022
Wembley Tribute for Taylor
The loss of Taylor Hawkins earlier this year at the age of just 50, is still reverberating around the musical world, but his family and...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 5, 2022
Gabriel album out by end of year?
Peter Gabriel's long time drummer, Manu Katche, seems to have confirmed that he will release his first album in twenty years, by the end...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 2, 2022
Julian Lennon covers 'Imagine'
Julian Lennon has released a cover version of Imagine, one of his fathers most famous songs. He had played it at a global fundraising...
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jamesgeraghty
May 30, 2022
Bruce Hornsby teams up with Danielle Haim
The king of mellow 80s pop, Bruce Hornsby, has been moving in some fairly cool circles in recent years. There has been work with Bon Iver...
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jamesgeraghty
May 26, 2022
Breaking: Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher dies
Sad news emerging this evening. Andy Fletcher, keyboard player with legendary band, Depeche Mode, has passed away today. A statement from...
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jamesgeraghty
May 26, 2022
Don McLean pulls out of Texas NRA event
Don McLean has pulled out of his planned appearance at the annual NRA (National Rifle Association) meeting in Texas, this weekend,...
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jamesgeraghty
May 24, 2022
Kurt's guitar sells for $4.5 million
The guitar that was said to be Kurt Cobain's favourite one, has sold at auction over the weekend for $4.5 million. The guitar, a 1969...
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