As the frontman of one of the biggest stadia-filling rock bands of their generation, it was perhaps fitting that Joe Elliott‘s self-described “little side project” should be born in a similar environment – in front of thousands of people supporting, and then emulating, in turn one of the most iconic …
Read More »Guy Griffin, The Quireboys (and Down ‘n’ Outz) – Interview 16th November 2014
I spoke to Guy Griffin, guitarist for The Quireboys, at Sheffield Corporation earlier this year, after he kindly agreed to an impromptu interview (here). I caught up with him before their gig at Manchester Academy, last weekend. Find out what The Quireboys have been up to this year, why he changes …
Read More »The Quireboys – Manchester Academy 3, 16th November 2014
For the fourth time this year I headed out to see The Quireboys, although the first time at this particular venue, this year. So far an acoustic show at Sheffield Corporation, a full band show at The Picturedrome, Holmfirth and I was lucky enough to get tickets for one of their 30th …
Read More »The Quireboys – This is Rock ‘n’ Roll II (Re-Release)
The Quireboys are currently celebrating their 30th Anniversary year which in wedding terms would be their Pearl Anniversary. Life on the road may well be like a marriage, they broke up for a time tried different ventures then got back together and made the marriage work, despite some line-up changes, the …
Read More »Focus – Belfast, Empire Music Hall, 31/10/2014
A little more than 40 years ago, a movement developed among classically trained musicians who also were fans of rock music which saw them experiment in merging the two disciplines, as well as throwing elements of jazz, folk and other musical forms into the mix: the result was prog! Over …
Read More »The Quireboys Release Rare 3rd Album “This Is Rock N Roll II” Plus November UK Tour
Originally released in 2001, “This Is Rock N Roll II” was The Quireboys first album recorded after their untimely split back in 1993 (the bands third actual album). It shows a band at the height of their powers, forged from true Brit rock heritage. Originally recorded at EMG studios, North …
Read More »THE QUIREBOYS Announce UK Tour November 2014
The brand new album “Black Eyed Sons” kicked off 30th anniversary celebrations. Top value package will include live CD and live DVD and will be released on Monday 16th June, via Off Yer Rocka Recordings. Following three sold out intimate shows to mark the start of their 30th anniversary, The …
Read More »Spike, The Quireboys: Interview about his Album 100% Pure Frankie Miller – August 2014
I spoke to Spike, frontman from The Quireboys the day before he set off for America/Canada where he is currently on tour with The Quireboys. Spike is releasing an album of songs written by singer-songwriter Frankie Miller, before he suffered a brain haemorrhage which left him in a coma for …
Read More »Spike – 100% Pure Frankie Miller
Spike’s album 100% Pure Frankie Miller will be released on 8th September 2014 through Cargo Records. Scottish singer-songwriter Frankie Miller enjoyed chart success in the late 1970s with songs including Darlin‘ and Be Good To Yourself. He then suffered a brain haemorrhage which curtailed his song writing career. The BBC filmed …
Read More »The Burning Crows – New Album and 100% PledgeMusic Campaign
Hotly tipped UK rock n’ rollers, The Burning Crows, showcase an infectious mix of good time rock n’ roll, with an attitude, style & swagger that lands Britrock firmly back in the contemporary mainstream which has earned them the reputation of being one of the very best live bands on …
Read More »The Quireboys announce 30th Anniversary, Black Eyed Sons, World Tour
The Quireboys announce 30th Anniversary, Black Eyed Sons, World Tour Following three sold out intimate shows to mark the start of their 30th anniversary, The Quireboys will embark on a 5 month world tour which will commence with a long awaited return to The US & Canada early August. They …
Read More »The Quireboys to release Black Eyed Sons on 16th June 2014
**THE QUIREBOYS CELEBRATE THREE DECADES WITH STUNNING HAT-TRICK** Black Eyed Sons – THE BRAND NEW ALBUM KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS TOP VALUE PACKAGE INCLUDES LIVE CD AND LIVE DVD RELEASED MONDAY JUNE 16, 2014 The year is 1984. The miners’ strike is in full swing. Apple sells its first …
Read More »The Quireboys Celebrate their 30th Anniversary
.@TheQuireboys as they celebrate their 30th Anniverary. Feature by .@louelladeville_ @Planetmosh To celebrate their 30th Anniversary this year The Quireboys announced a special 30th Anniversary gig at The Half Moon in Putney, where they began their Rock ‘n’ Roll journey in April 1984. When the gig tomorrow (23rd April 2014) …
Read More »Guy Griffin, The Quireboys – Interview, 8th February 2014
I was expecting to interview Spike but on the day it didn’t happen, probably due to some misunderstanding on my part as I am, after all, a blonde! Guy Griffin was in the bar, after the gig, so I asked if he would be prepared to answer a few questions …
Read More »The Quireboys Acoustic – Sheffield Corporation, 8th February 2014
I first saw The Quireboys at Manchester International II in the early nineties. I’ve seen them a couple of times since then, make that around twenty times! Manchester International II has now been demolished and a block of flats stand in it’s place. Since my first gig The Quireboys have …
Read More »The Peckham Cowboys – ’10 Tales From The Gin Palace’
@Planetmosh reviews @_PeckhamCowboys out Feb 14th on @CargoRecords The collective group of rawk ‘n’ roll outlaws known as The Peckham Cowboys are not a tribute to Delboy and Rodney – although they may take some of their inspiration from the exploits of the brothers Trotter: no, these wild ‘n’ reckless Sarf Lahndon …
Read More »The Quireboys – Club Academy, Manchester, 15th October 2013
Having seen The Quireboys many times over the past twenty years, or so, I was looking forward to a night of good old Rock ‘n’ Roll when I headed down the stairs to Club Academy, Manchester. A venue which reminds me of a school dining hall, although there wasn’t a …
Read More »Quireboys – Beautiful Curse
Ever since this band surfaced in the mid to late 80s, their mission statement has been elegantly simple; raw, good time rock n’ roll without any frills. Beautiful Curse, their first new studio album of new material since 2008’s ‘Homewreckers And Heartbreakers,’ is an unapologetic stride in the same direction. Like …
Read More »Bearded Theory festival – day two – Saturday
Overnight rain had left parts of the festival site rather muddy, so conditions underfoot weren’t great in a couple of the busy places, but generally the site was still fine and easy to get around. Zombie met girl are first up on the main stage. With a rock/punk sound it’s …
Read More »Hard Rock Hell 6 – Fist Full of Rock, 29th November to 3rd December 2012.
Hard Rock Hell 6 - Fist Full of Rock, 29th November to 3rd December 2012.
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