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Quims unplugged Ilkley 27th January 2011 The first meeting of QUIMS in the badlands of Ilkley, in the foreboding shadow of the cow and calf rocks of Ilkley moor. We were joined by Mark ‘from Ilkley’ (John’s friend, although it … Continue reading →

You’re always in for a good show with Jeffrey Lewis. This time round he was touring with Peter Stampfel who I’d never heard of although, it turns out, I do know a couple of his tunes, more of which later…… … Continue reading →

After emailing Marc Riley‘s BBC 6 Music show – he invited me over to see what goes on in the studio. He generally has a live band on and tonight’s was ‘Y Niwl‘ which is Welsh for Fog. I was … Continue reading →

Marc Riley was in both The Fall and The Creepers, 2 of my favourite bands and if you ask me, he now has the best job on radio – Live bands in the studio most nights, plays what he wants (which is usually bloody good) and finishes at 9 so he can get to gigs too. A true gent he has a passion for what he does – what more could you want? Continue reading →

A few years ago Our Dave and Dwayne (who record as North South Divide) took me to see Francis Dunnery. I was initially put off by the fact that he was the lead singer of crap 80’s band (my words) … Continue reading →