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I think I trod on his plectrum. Was it heart-shaped? Was it damaged by my black patent Doc Marten shoe? I hope so. For symmetry’s sake. You see,…
It didn’t get off to a good start. Dave, Head of Security, wouldn’t allow my camera over the threshold, declaring its detachable lens “professional” according to Bouncer Law,…
We trammed it to Victoria, catching the 8.20pm Leeds train to Hebden. (Scritti Politti formed in Leeds, so the direction of travel seemed appropriate.) The platform number altered…
The Stone Roses unexpectedly played their first gig in 16 years at Warrington’s Parr Hall yesterday evening. Entry was free. I suppose they need to warm up for…
Way back in June 1987, New Order did a gig at The Hacienda to raise money for the club. The ticket price was relatively high (about £10 I…
Johann Kloos – Market Street “It’s a stream of ugly people coming towards you…” I first heard this song while I was photographing Hulme Hippodrome last November… Johann…
On 11th and 12th November 2011, Nile Rodgers (of Chic) was in Manchester, appearing at two very different events. The first was an interview with Dave Haslam at…
Last night Roachford played the Academy 3, on the second floor of the Manchester University Union building on Oxford Road. I arrived just as the main set began…
Last month, Jez Kerr, the lead singer and bass player of A Certain Ratio, released a new album “Numb Mouth Eat Waste” under his own name; I went…
‘Cities In The Park’, summer 1991, felt at the time like a re-run of ‘The Tenth Event’, only 5 years later and outside. Demonstrating the triumph of hope…
Roy Ayers Vibes and Voice Pete Rock Beats and Rhymes John Pressley Voice and Percussion Ray Gaskins Sax The Band On The Wall website said “…promises to be…
“Are there any tickets left for that Graham Massey thing?” Graham Massey is a local celebrity, having been in 808 State and worked with Bjork on her solo…
Phil Giblin
"All the Perry boys I knew were , without exception, either fully-fledged football ..."
Jinny Martin
"Mancky I like your post by the way, it’s not pretentious rubbish about ..."
Jinny Martin
"Added to the vibe??? Sheer buzz of the place?? Best nights ever??? I ..."
Jinny Martin
"I’m so glad to see this. People are so intent on seeing this ..."
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"I worked the lights on a jungle night there in 1995 and the ..."