Lovers of live music that have not had the pleasure of Glasgow’s Oran Mor should treat themselves to a visit sometime soon. It’s dark recesses and low ceilings, make for a haunting and yet cosy, homely feel for your musical entertainment. Forget the transcendental superglue floors and mesmerising aura of The Barras for a night, …
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. …
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 …