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by airflamesred
03 Mar 2024, 10:12
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: What's Paul Simonon up to these days
Replies: 2
Views: 109

What's Paul Simonon up to these days

No, he hasn't opened a handbag shop in East Dulwich but is playing some sort of folk laced reggae with a lady on vocals.
The Wife's mooted going to see them.
Any thoughts?
by airflamesred
24 Feb 2024, 09:41
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: Stranglers pub crawl.
Replies: 3
Views: 239

Stranglers pub crawl.

So, Goldhawk road, London W6. There is, as local quizzers will know, only one pub with a postal address on this road and that is The Raven, opposite Stamford brook tube station. However, a short walk away we have, towards Shepherds bush, The Duchess. Pretty sure we can rustle up a Toulouse sausage a...
by airflamesred
19 Feb 2024, 19:52
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 951126

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

even when the band had 3 originals left they still brought out some crap albums to their name That's a very good point. Having the original members was only great when they were 'on it'. All I'll say is that if you really want to know what Hugh brought to The Stranglers, then listen to the first te...
by airflamesred
06 Feb 2024, 22:36
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 951126

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

jason wrote: 06 Feb 2024, 21:56
Yep the Stragglers would work!
That, Sir, about sums it up.
I was fortunate to see mk1 in their prime and am thankful for that.
That feeling will never be recreated and it's as much to do with me as it is the remaining members of the Stranglers
by airflamesred
02 Feb 2024, 09:55
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Q mag - JJ Burnel - interview
Replies: 4
Views: 537

Re: Q mag - JJ Burnel - interview

Honestly, the standard of journalism these days.

So JJ, most people will know the Stranglers for the hit Golden brown. Is it true that you didn't play on the recording?
by airflamesred
06 Jan 2024, 09:56
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: Comedians
Replies: 6
Views: 28256

Re: Comedians

Homer wrote: 05 Jan 2024, 21:30 One comedian to catch is Stewart Lee, seeing him in March :-)

https://youtu.be/tHA1ufmLZQY?si=tUWtOEZopRk3F76c
A fine choice Sir.
by airflamesred
31 Dec 2023, 15:58
Forum: Tribute Bands
Topic: Straighten Out at Eleven, Stoke
Replies: 7
Views: 32820

Re: Straighten Out at Eleven, Stoke

I prefer Phil's Hugh to Baz's Hugh and Paul's Hugh. Hugh's Hugh, on the other hand, well.
by airflamesred
18 Dec 2023, 23:51
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 951126

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

evonx wrote: 18 Dec 2023, 21:01 Baz doesn't like the Gospel according to the MIB lp at all but hey, the money's still good ;)
Indeed, so I might suggest he borrow a copy of said album from a forum member and familiarise himself with it.
by airflamesred
18 Dec 2023, 20:23
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 951126

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

I thought Baz wasn't keen on anything after B+W (and presumably the stuff he contributed to)
by airflamesred
17 Dec 2023, 15:14
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 951126

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

JJ is going to have to pull rank for Baz to consider anything 'too Hugh' from Gospel surely.
by airflamesred
12 Dec 2023, 22:28
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: Piece Hall Halifax
Replies: 10
Views: 26257

Re: Piece Hall Halifax

Do they still have those. Independent shops around the outside? I. Knew the lady that had the stained glass shop before they refurbished it.
by airflamesred
15 Oct 2023, 21:04
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Numan Accoustic
Replies: 3
Views: 3375

Re: Numan Accoustic

I do hope he changed the lyrics to 'are friends acoustic '.