Monthly Archives: March 2010

Grizzly Bear, Beach House, Rozi Plain – Roundhouse

Posted on March 20, 2010 by haymoncollins

This might be a long post – advanced warning! Sometimes a show lifts itself from the good or the ordinary by dint of a ripping set, the venue, the company, the anticipation, and then again sometimes all of these things … Continue reading →

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Frightened Rabbit – Academy Birmingham

Posted on March 19, 2010 by haymoncollins

Up to Brum with the Lad and his lady, sadly without IDS again despite this being a gig for one of his favs – Frightened Rabbit. Once again lined up in a tiny queue for our show this time next … Continue reading →

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Turin Brakes – Outbursts

Posted on March 9, 2010 by haymoncollins

It is just over five years since the Lad and I went to see Turin Brakes at the Academy in Bristol as the Lads first live gig. I have held a special place for TB since their first album The … Continue reading →

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Frightened Rabbit – The Winter of Mixed Drinks

Posted on March 9, 2010 by haymoncollins

The follow up to Frightened Rabbits The Midnight Organ Fight was going to be difficult with it its near cult status in some quarters, going down especially well in the US. Equally since MOF there have been numerous other Caledonian … Continue reading →

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Zip It Up – Fierce Panda

Posted on March 9, 2010 by haymoncollins

I have to admit that this little 16th birthday celebratory EP Zip It Up from Fierce Panda (home of the soon to be released cd from the wonderful Goldheart Assembly) has rather got me hooked – seven excellent tracks from … Continue reading →

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Miccoli – Podcast

Posted on March 1, 2010 by haymoncollins

I only became aware of Miccoli through IDS who caught them in a show at a shopping centre around Birmingham – he bought their album and had a chat with their father. Undeniably talented and professional they have self-released a … Continue reading →

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