Author Archives: Bob the Chiropodist

Andy Kershaw has written his autobiography and it’s a great Rock’n’Roll read. I’ve greatly missed his radio shows and am hoping that this is this tome is the penultimatel step in his very public rehabilitation…..with the final step seeing him back on radio 3, blowing our speakers and our prejudices apart. Continue reading →

Sup Pop label man Chad is either very tall or makes it a rule to employ tiny band mates, anyhow the band were clearly enjoying themselves and their confidence shone through with intricate guitar play that wound around each other creating beautiful melodies with a hard edge. The bass player seemed to be playing a guitar but had a great bass sound! Continue reading →

I was chuft to be at the opening of this DIY style celebration of the Leeds live scene. QUIMS friend Tony Wolgar who’s donated many photo’s to our reviews, had a section of his prints up including a fantastic shot … Continue reading →

Hopefully all those we know who were at WOMAD this year will write a little something and show a piccie or 2…here’s mine to start….. One of my favourite bits of WOMAD last year was the workshops so I was … Continue reading →

The gentlemen of QUIMS converged on the Deershed 2 festival with families in tow to enjoy the sun and the fun… Top Ten Deershed Moments countdown, by Jez (far left) Festivals are not all about the music are they? 10. … Continue reading →