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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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I made my first visit to the 33 Oldham Street venue last night thus reaching two singular milestones, my 1500th gig and my 700th different venue, the quest continue!

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The news of Sugar’s reunion has brightened my Thursday morning. I have fond memories of seeing them three times on their opening tour in late 92. Also recall the surreal scenario of them receiving Radio 1 airplay and Simon Bates announcing the new Sugar single!

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40 years ago today (26/09/85) I attended my first Manchester gig, George Duke and Stanley Clarke at the Apollo. I am still rolling on, 725 Manchester gigs later!

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A remarkable 40 years ago today (06/09/85) I saw Jesus and Mary Chain for the first time at Preston Clouds. They hit the stage at 1.10am for their 20 minute show and were supported by the Pastels

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Pictures from Gurriers at Manchester Skate Park tonight, intriguing band and intriguing venue

Watching a singer in the Ape and Apple in Manchester prior to my main gig tonight which is my 666th venue and 219th in Manchester

A more accessible version attached www.youtube.com/watch?v=iokm...

As it is an astounding 40 years since the release of the two seminal Husker Du albums “New Day Rising” and “Flip Your Wig”, I thought it would be a worthy time to hear their cover version of “Eight Miles High” which oozes of their unmistakable intensity! open.spotify.com/track/2LXPIp...

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20 years ago today (18/08/05) I saw Mogwai at Glasgow ABC after we had a made a fruitless trip a couple of months before when the original gig was cancelled at the last minute!

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Just prior to creating one of the most iconic album covers and the music on it was also spellbinding!

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