Thursday, July 1, 2010

Divine Comedy @ the Gate


The Divine Comedy are making a rare appearence in Wales when they play at the Gate Arts Centre on Monday 8th November. Tickets go on sale 9th July and will be available from:

http://www.wegottickets.com

Friday, June 25, 2010

Spillers is on the Move


Spillers Records have found new premises after months of speculation and worry that they might be closed for good. The world's oldest record shop has found new premises in Morgan Arcade and will be open for business in the near future. The current premises, where they have been situated for 60 years, will close it's doors for the last time this Saturday 26th June.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Green Man Sells Out


If you were dithering about going to this year's Green Man Festival we have bad news for you - it has just sold out. The festival takes place 20th - 22nd August and features Doves, Johnny Flynn and Welsh artists such as Islet.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Book Early for Earle


Steve Earle will be playing a rare Welsh date 7th September at St David's Hall in Cardiff. Earle has had a long career and is perhaps best known for his radio friendly song "Copperhead Road". Most recently he won a Grammy in 2009 for his album 'Townes' which played tribute to his late friend Townes van Zandt.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Welsh support for Macca


Paul McCartney has chosen not one, but two Welsh acts to support him at his forthcoming Millennium Stadium gig in Cardiff on Saturday 26th June. The Manic Street Preachers will be joined by the excellent Joy Formidable and should make this one of the biggest and best gigs in Wales this summer.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Arise John Cale OBE


Legendary Welsh musician John Cale has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours list. Cale who is 68 was a founding member of the Velvet Underground and has had a solo career for over 40 years. In 2009 he represented Wales at the Venice Biennale art event. John Cale we salute you!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Stuart Cable Found Dead


Stuart Cable former Stereophonics drummer has been found dead at his home near Aberdare. Cable left the Stereophonics in 2003 and went on to form his own band Killing for Company as well as presenting for Radio Wales. Cable had just celebrated his 40th birthday in May.