Here’s a little ditty from a few years ago. I love reading back a poem that is just as relevant now as it was when it was written. And for anyone with kids…let them dream to their hearts content. DREAMS MAY COME TRUE No rules, be what you like In dreams, get on your bike…and …
The Gramotones and Hatcham Social
Following on from my last post, I think this recommendation is quite special. This is music I’ve been listening to for a few weeks, following on from seeing both bands live. One of the bands I’d heard of and wanted to see, the other I honestly hadn’t heard of. Now, I think they’re both great. …
Tell it how it is!
What exactly are you looking for in your next favourite band? And what is it you look for when reading a music review? OK, I’ll admit it, a couple of leading questions if I ever did and so I’ll tell you why I ask. Of late I’ve been making the time to listen to new …
Doors close on Tim Peaks Diner Again.
The first time I wrote about the doors of Tim Peaks Diner closing it earnt me the honour of becoming writer in residence when Tim Peaks Diner became a reality at Kendal Calling. First time round I mentioned it saw the end (?) of the hugely successful brainchild of The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess. I …
Tim Peaks Diner @KendalCalling – Day 3
What better way to start off day 3, than with a nice bowl of Totes Amazeballs. Heather thought it was a great idea and also commented how nice it was that there are also seats outside the diner. Inside was absolutely packed this morning, so we watched diner guests come and go as we ate …
Tim Peaks Diner @KendalCalling – Day 2
Dave Haslam kicked off the day with a short memoir of the hazy crazy Madchester days of Happy Mondays an The Stone Roses, which really set the mood for the rest of the days events. Then he introduced Edwyn Collins, who spoke frankly about family, ilness and recuperation, current and future projects, childhood, courage and …