Something for your weekend ... ROLO from The Woodentops - live in Japan

6 JUNE - Kirsty Allison at the Bomb Factory Archway --- This is your invitation

Rosie Morland - new work

GINA BIRCH in conversation ...

VIvien Goldman will be live in person at Rough Trade NYC - this is your invite

new book out about Led Zeppelin's manager Peter Grant

I only have two stories about Led Zeppelin. The first is that I always used to put my fingers in my ears when I even heard someone say "Led ..." It was just what my punk gang used to do. ANY BAND with flared trousers were just too OLD. Nope. We wouldn't even speak the name.
It was only when driving with the radio on, from New York to Cleveland Christmas 1989, that I was bouncing my head in the front seat, telling my husband, "this is going to be hit."
"What are you talking about?" He said, "This is a classic radio station. This is Houses of the Holy by ..."  and he said, and I heard, "Led Zeppelin."

The other story is that a friend told me John Bonham played a drum solo for 20 minutes at Earl's Court. The band left the stage, and unknown to the audience, went across the street to the pub for a pint and back.
My friend knows cos they bought him a drink cos he couldn't get a ticket to the sold out show.

Then there was that movie, Almost Famous. And who didn't like that?

So meanwhile, Mark Blake, (Mojo, Q) journalist, has gone a little further than everyone.
He claims that Jimmy Page gave him the idea for the book. Jimmy doesn't remember.
Does it matter?
Led Zeppelin's manager IS a hell of a story.
And it does deserve a book.
What do you REALLY want to know about Led Zeppelin?
What a roller coaster life ... Peter Beard.
Q&A last night was nicely curated by Pat Gilbert (Mojo).

Friday 17 may - 100 Club - Wreckless Eric

TICKETS Here

 https://www.seetickets.com/event/wreckless-eric/100-club/1272959

OTHER DATES 

The Sisyphus Stones on the banks of the Hudson, NYC.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-sisyphus-stones-new-york-new-york

Chromatics Tour Dates ... going to London in the fall

golden moment with Patti Smith at Webster Hall, NYC

Delphine Blue

SET LIST

April Fool
Are you Experienced (Jimi cover)
Redondo Beach
My Blakean Year
Beds are Burning
We Three
The American in Me (Avengers cover)
I'm Free (Stones cover)
Dancing Barefoot
After The Gold Rush (Neil Young cover)
25th Floor
Beneath the Southern Cross
Pissing in a River
Gloria
ENCORE
Because the Night
People have the Power

The Blueblack Hussar - A film about Adam Ant (Heavenly Films)

Last night I went to see this wonder filled film looking at the life of Adam Ant during his Blueblack Hussar Year, and not the disaster of the black and blue years that befell him after Prince Charming and all that Standing Up and Delivering business.

The film was some close up performances (in full) and some revealing INTELLIGENT chats, a bit of shopping in Paris, and studio time with Charlotte Rampling, his heroine.

There was Amy Winehouse's collaborator.

There was Allen Jones his tutor at art school.

There was a little box of Adam's art work he made and delivered to Mr Jones with Johnny Rotten.

SO CUTE!!!

Jack Bond the director was never out of focus and the Q&A afterwards with a young eagle-eyed Travis from Heavenly Films was the fun back-stage stuff.

Jack Bond has also filmed Bob Dylan but he said Adam Ant was his most challenging artist to date.

Understandable.

Adam Ant has IT.

The stuff of genius and originality if you ask me.

Adam Ant is adamant that he is ready and never nervous and only wants to be on stage or in bed.

Also understandable.

And not at an orgy with sad groupies.

He came across as the sort of man who girls LOVE to play with, especially girls with make up and lots of nail polish. He doesn't seem the type to steal your nightie and try it on in private. He'd definitely play dress up in the same room, and ask you how he looks. Straight up.

AND he didn't come across as a bitter man, when he could be.

I have never been a fan of Manager Malcolm McLaren.

EVER

Nor will you ever change my mind on that.

Here's a survivor. ADAMANTLY.

Last night I went to see this wonder filled film looking at the life of Dundee United supporter Adam Ant during this Blueblack Hussar Year, and not the disaster of his black and blue years that befell him after Prince Charming and all that Standing Up and Delivering business. The film was some close up performances (in full) and some revealing INTELLIGENT chats, a bit of shopping in Paris, and studio time with Charlotte Rampling, his heroine. There was Amy Winehouse's collaborator. There was Allen Jones his tutor at art school. There was a little box of Adam's art work he made and delivered to Mr Jones with Johnny Rotten. SO CUTE!!! Jack Bond the director was never out of focus and the Q&A afterwards with a young eagle-eyed Travis from Heavenly Films was the fun back-stage stuff. Jack Bond has also filmed Bob Dylan but he said Adam Ant was his most challenging artist to date. Understandable. Adam Ant has IT. The stuff of genius and originality if you ask me. Adam Ant is adamant that he is ready and never nervous and only wants to be on stage or in bed. Also understandable. And now at an orgy with sad groupies. He came across as the sort of man who girls LOVE to play with, especially girls with make up and lots of nail polish. He doesn't seem the type to steal your nightie and try it on in private. He'd definitely play dress up in the same room, and ask you how he looks. Straight up. And he didn't come across as a bitter man, when he could be. I have never been a fan of Manager Malcolm McLaren. EVER Nor will you ever change my mind on that. Here's a survivor. ADAMANTLY.

L O V E this laid back lovely wander through the live and times of Magic Maker Dick O'Dell

You know Dick O'Dell as the manager of The Slits and The Pop Group and Y Records, and beyond ...

this is the best link I can find  - will update if i can find a better link
https://www.mixcloud.com/Portobello_Radio/stream/

THIS BOOK by Bob Bert ... (you're going to google him, seriously?)

Phillipe Marcade told me he flipped for this new book by Bob Bert. 

It's filled with mind-blowing stories, interviews and tons of beautiful photos featuring la creme de la creme of the 80s/90s New York underground. 

He called it a colourful gem. 

And now you've heard it here, too. 

xxx