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Crikey that is an utterly superb roster, shame it is on tother side of water!

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Wow! The reception at tonight's gig has been nothing short of incredible. Here's a short clip of 'The Ill Wind', performed acoustically.

Tonight! If you're in the Cheshire area, come along. I'll be performing the 'Night Call' album plus songs from 'Answers' and also a few brand new ones.

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#ArtistFave15 Husker Du (rated in ascending order) Extremely tricky but fun list to compile and thought that the top track should have both Grants drumming and Bob’s guitar prominent and their dual harmonies to the fore 1. New Day Rising www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hRC...

#ArtistFave15 Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 2. Sorry Somehow The standout track from Candy Apple Grey and my favourite Grant tune “Life too can cut you, and I’ve cut you out of mine” www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjZW...

#ArtistFave15 Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 3. Eight Miles High Feels slightly disingenuous to have this so high on my list with all their stellar self penned tunes, but the passion and fervour imbued in this cover has resulted in its lofty position www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBKy...

#ArtistFave15 Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) Of all Du tunes this one I find myself humming the most and inwardly applauding the sentiment ‘There are things that I’d like to say, but I’m never talking to you again’ 4. Never Talking to You Again www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6CY...

#ArtistFave15 Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) Rather fond of Bob’s chugging guitar riff on this tune 5. Divide and Conquer www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Ki...

#ArtistFave15 Another bruising choice from Zen Arcade with Bob’s primal self-cathartic vocal to the fore Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 6. I’ll Never Forget You www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHI...

#ArtistFave15 Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 7. The Girl who Lives on Heaven Hill www.youtube.com/watch?v=82t4...

#ArtistFave15 I have always enjoyed the notion the songs on the final album were recorded in order, so this glorious outro followed by a shake of hands, and all three then walk separate ways home! Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 8. You Can Live At Home www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-SA...

#ArtistFave15 My first exposure to the band which generated a “What is This?” moment when I discovered this as the last track on an NME tape, the rest is history! Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 9. Real World www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI6G...

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#ArtistFave15 They had a spate of spectacular intros on Zen Arcade with Bob’s chainsaw guitar turned to 11, and a fine tune to boot Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 10. Turn on the News www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbVM...

The new Sky Patterns album 'Night Call' is finally released tomorrow morning. I have just FORTY copies of the CD for sale on Bandcamp at 8am UK time. Note that there's no vinyl option, due to its long duration. The CD includes an exclusive 'hidden' bonus track unavailable anywhere else.

#ArtistFave15 The fine opening track on Warehouse Songs and Stories Husker Du (rated in ascending order) 11. These Important Years www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knjh...

#ArtistFave15 Another Flip Your Wig track and perhaps their most commercial sounding tune in their lineage, and an absolute belter Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 12. Makes No Sense At All www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQJ...

#ArtistFave15 I am old enough and lucky enough to see the Du twice at Manchester International back in the mid 80’s. On the first they were touring FYW and played this and I also shook Grants hand! Husker Du (in ascending order) 13. Green Eyes www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOMq...

#ArtistFave15 Husker Du (in ascending order) 14. Celebrated Summer www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxR...

#ArtistFave15 Inspired by @agarr45.bsky.social I have compiled my alternate list and now playing catch up on the days as I have been a tad tardy! Husker Du (ranked in ascending order) 15. Tell You Why Tomorrow www.youtube.com/watch?v=qENx...

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Another Jimmy gig landmark tonight. I am on the train heading to Yes to watch Dream Wife who will be tgg the 2000th different act I have seen

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First visit to the intimate Cafe Blah venue in Withington which is now Manchester venue 234

The first single from my new album is out NOW! I'm absolutely thrilled with how this album is sounding, and I'm sure a few of you will agree that it's very different to the debut. Links plus snippet below 👇

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Some very fine gigs outlined by Mike with a significant reference to my hometown with the Preston Continental venue

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A record breaking year with 200 gigs and 107 new venues. Happy new year one and all!

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I have just hit gig 200 in a year tonight for the first time ever, Merry Christmas one and all!

Did you know we are playing THREE shows in JANUARY?! Come hang out with us and rock some post-Christmas/NYE cheer back into your soul. 🌟🌟🌟 15/01/26 Nottingham at JT Soar 16/01/26 Oxford at Common Ground 17/01/26 Bristol at Exchange Basement [MATINEE!] 📸 by @photosonny.bsky.social

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10 years ago today (18/11/15) I was in attendance at an excellent Cheatahs gig at the Soup Kitchen in Manchester

Fine evening last night watching POBPAH on their comeback tour. They again referenced their favourite ever gig at Chorlton Irish Club in 2007 which I was lucky enough to attend

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