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 …
Tim Peaks Diner @KendalCalling – Day 1
There’s a homely feel to Tim Peaks Diner at Kendal Calling. I’m not going to describe it in detail for you because my daughter Heather has written it up far more eloquently.. Over to you Heather. So far Tim Peaks feels like home. The comfy,red, leather booths make it so relaxing to have a drink …
Telling Stories Day Glasgow – Part 3 Gig Review
For the benefit of anyone who missed Part 1 or Part 2 this is a gig review of The Charlatans at Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom on 09 Jun 12. We enter the Barras, searched because we’re here Huv you anything you shouldnae huv, ooft, never fear. Up one flight of stairs, yes we know that smell Fat from …
Andrew Roachford Gig Review Glasgow O2ABC 02 Jun 12
The sun was shining that Saturday night as I walked up Sauchiehall Street. I arrived at the ABC, no queue, so I eased inside and took my seat. It’s a pleasant little venue, the ABC2, perfect when there’s love in the air. On came support, “I’m called Little Fire” the evening begins, pen & notebook …
Life Begins!
11 years ago I embarked on a year long period of self-imposed abstinence from alcohol.Many said I was mad, most just said I couldn’t possibly last that long. 10 years ago, I celebrated my 30th birthday and had my very first drink for a year. I’d managed to raise some money for charity, get fit, …