First on of three, with a crowd that obviously knew how good the support acts are and were not going to miss out. I cannot remember when The Joiners was that busy that early. Young Culture thanked those in attendance for turning out early to support but thanks wasn’t needed, this crowd was dialled in…
Put another way, what Vinyl will be in my basket? I always look ahead to see what Vinyl releases are imminent, I don’t have a direct link to any sources specifically telling me what is on the horizon so like everyone else I search sites to find out. There is nothing here you cannot find…
I could have fitted in many more stores if; The one store I intended to visit while in New York was Rough Trade, a store I frequent in London whenever I visit, Rough Trade East to be precise. It has a proper record store ambience, a cross between Tower Records, Piccadilly and a 1980s side…
I finally made it to CBGBs. For those interested the music club opened in 1973 and the front canopy had the letters CBGB & OMFUG which stands for “Country, Bluegrass, Blues, and Other Music For Uplifting Gourmandizers”. The club was opened and run by Hilly Kristal in Manhatten’s East Village in the Bowery. Band such as The Ramones,…
You get these records by established artists, theres been a build up of anticipation as the record companies have done their job drip feeding posts to grow the excitement, then the day comes. This day came and the opening second of music/guitar brought a smile to my face and fair to say a few goosebumps!…
