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Fear is the mother of Hope, without one you cannot have the other, without them both the world makes as much sense as dumping a lorry load of nettle leafs into molten gold and selling the remains to the people of Sark in exchange for the island’s entire bicycle collection. Some things just don’t make sense.
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There are homecomings for local heroes and then there are homecomings in which the performers on stage know that even they are from another town, another country, another place that they are so well thought of, so in tune with the indigenous psyche that they are welcome back time and time again. Such is that honour bestowed upon Mike Peters and The Alarm that to see the elder generation of fans who took the band to their hearts over 30 years ago, bouncing and enjoying the gig with a generation of fans young enough to be forgiven for following so called fashion rather decent quality is heart-warming and astounding.
Originally published by L.S. Media. June 11th 2011.
For their legendary fans, The Bay City Rollers were a phenomenon without equal, their unique tartan look and boyish appeal made them every teenage girl’s favourite band and scenes of them at gigs have long stayed in the memory of those either lucky enough to get tickets to their concerts or to the multitude that waited long after the final note just to see them and revel for a moment in their passion and glory.
photograph by Ian D. Hall
Originally published by L.S. Media. August 23rd 2011.
As one of the members of the multi-selling Irish band The Corrs, Sharon Corr has thrilled her fans with her fantastic ability of playing the violin and writing some of the bands memorable songs and hits and with Sharon having released her debut solo album, Dream of You last autumn, her loyal audiences in Britain finally got the chance to catch this incredible musician in a live environment perform some of the tracks and some old favourites.