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Steve Hill in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.route-online.com/all-books/friday-night-fever https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friday-night-fever-inside-the-cult-of-half-man-half-biscuit-steve-hill-tickets-1999016058844 Half Man Half Biscuit occupy a unique place in British culture. Existing largely outside the music business, this idiosyncratic Birkenhead band has flown under the radar for over four decades. Without embarking on anything that could realistically be described as a tour, they have nevertheless garnered an army of adoring followers. This is one fan’s story. Biscuit concerts are supremely joyous occasions, with disparate devotees often travelling huge distances to far-flung locations. United by their love of the band, some of the hardcore never miss a show. Following the enforced pandemic hiatus, author Steve Hill made the life changing decision to join these Ultras and go full-time. Round Britain in a Dukla Prague away kit – from Somerset to Scotland and all points in between – Friday Night Fever is a raucous road trip: one man, one band, 25 gigs. But beyond the jocularity and Joy Division oven gloves, there is a poignant exploration of the lives touched by this most beloved national treasure.
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Kathryn Pepper in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.zervaspepperjonitribute.com/ https://zervasandpepper.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Zerodeo Zervas & Pepper are Songwriters Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper that have been creating and performing original music for over a decade professionally. The duo and their recording/touring band enjoy cult success in UK and Europe, having released five critically-acclaimed studio albums. Undertaking countless headline and support tours, receiving strong national and international network radio support throughout their career. 'This Flight Tonight' is a celebration of Joni Mitchell's music that the duo has had in the making for many years, established in early 2023 and touring extensively thereafter. The carefully crafted set list will feature songs from Joni's million-selling albums such as 'Song To A Seagull', 'Clouds', 'Ladies of the Canyon', 'For The Roses', 'Court and Spark', 'Hissing of Summer Lawns' and 'Hejira' featuring many cuts from her 1971 landmark release 'Blue'.
Jay Collins in conversation with David Eastaugh https://ryvvolterecords.bandcamp.com/ https://ryvvolterecords.storenvy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RyvvolteRecords/ https://katecollinsart.bigcartel.com/ Hardcore Punk label based in Philadelphia. Formed in 2014, ran by Jay & Kate Collins.
Patti Rothberg in conversation with David Eastaugh https://pattirothberg.wordpress.com/ Patti Rothberg played all the guitar and bass parts on her debut album, Between the 1 and the 9, which was released on April 2, 1996. The first single, "Inside", reached number 25 on the Billboard magazine Alternative chart.
Stan Greenwood in conversation with David Eastaugh The original line-up of the band was Anne-Marie Hurst (vocals), Stan Greenwood (guitar), Roger "Trotwood" Nowell (bass guitar), Ian "Karl Heinz" Taylor (keyboard/saxophone) and Steve Crane (drums). In 1983, after their first single, "Trees", the band signed to independent record label Red Rhino Records. They recorded their first single for Red Rhino, "The Night", shortly after losing their original drummer Crane, who was replaced by Howard Daniels. Daniels soon left, joining My Pierrot Dolls, and was replaced by Martin Henderson (formerly of The Last Laugh).Skeletal Family's first album, Burning Oil, recorded in four days at a cost of £640, was released by Red Rhino in August 1984. It topped the UK Independent Chart, staying in the top 10 until the end of the year. The band began touring with the Sisters of Mercy during the Sisters' First and Last and Always tour. Skeletal Family released the Futile Combat album in 1985, along with the "Promised Land" single.
Jennifer Herrema in conversation with David Eastaugh https://royal-trux.com/ https://www.facebook.com/realblackbananasband Herrema formed Royal Trux with her partner Neil Hagerty and lived with him in Washington, Virginia. After producing several records, the band split in 2001. Herrema then went on to form a new band, RTX, which eventually became the band Black Bananas