Manchester Shows – October
by dustypop
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
The Importance of DIY
by dustypop
Like tell the old tell the young again and again through childhood – LEARN A TRADE. This can be made as oblique as you will. If your trade is being a musician LEARN YOUR TRADE. Now; if you came here hoping to hear about the easy ride to the big time please leave now unless you are willing to adapt because thankfully it no longer exists. This is the current state of things. The industry does not work like it […]
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Musical youth / Fantasist : Sept 10th & 11th
by dustypop
There are a number of young bands who have more than caught my attention recently. Most of these have very impressive frontmen who are the budding stars of the future (not that a frontman is essential in order to be a great band, I will touch on this later). When I say “stars” I don’t mean that their aim is to be written about in the entertainment section of a cheap tabloid by “journalists” who think it’s great to talk […]
Categories: Manchester
EELS – MANCHESTER ACADEMY, Sept 4th
by dustypop
In the 60’s (long before I existed here) a live music show was a performance. There were no backdrops or special effects – just artist, stage, audience and SONGS! Strong melody wasn’t a pleasant surprise when you heard it, but an essential part of song-writing repertoire or YOU didn’t exist! I find myself all the time being left disappointed whilst waiting for that special, unique series of notes to fall out of the speakers. People long to hear that song […]
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SCAMS – Monto Water Rats, Aug 31st
by dustypop
First time in Monto Water Rats despite being aware of the venue for some time – London promoters have got it good when the “cheap” list weighs in at £6 and £8 for regular punters. Yes, their costs must be a little higher but come on why kill a live music venue with sky-high door prices? Especially when a venue has good traction for emerging bands playing. If a healthy split from admissions was finding it’s way back to the […]
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