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November 2005 Archive




28th November 2005 Well, a top night was had by all last night at the Ian Brown gig at the Brixton Academy, with guest appearances from Aziz and (guest bass) by Happy Monday's man Paul Ryder and 'The Greatest' Ian Brown songs to date it was an amazing night from start to finish. I've given it a write up, which you can read here along with a full set-list.




26th November 2005 In a bid to get you all to come back to the JSU/Whispers forums (or to entice you to sign up if you've not yet made the trip), I've re-opened JSU Members Only section, which is packed with rarer stuff that you'll have a job finding elsewhere. I am also looking into ways of rewarding our more regular regulars even further... more info on that to come.

Brownie's just completing his busiest year but he's still busy on his tour and we'd love to hear from you if you've been to any of his recent gigs, share your reviews/sets/photos. Visit JSU/Whispers forums.




24th November 2005 Happy 43rd Birthday, Mr. John Squire. 2005's been a fairly quiet year for John, only popping his head up to show off a few of his latest artworks in a couple of interviews and letting us know that his plans include recording a (third studio) ferocious guitar album, working on putting the Roses back together and "To become the World's greatest living painter and musician." Let's hope he returns to us soon in 2006 and fulfils them all! (well at least gets in touch with our Mr. Brown).




24th November 2005 You can now preorder Ian Brown's forthcoming DVD, 'The Greatest Promos' (out 5th December) from the following sources: Amazon.co.uk and HMV.co.uk. For the full tracklisting, click here.




22nd November 2005 BBC Entertainment News reports on late night's halted Newcastle Academy gig. Speaking to the organisers, they said "it was simply a safety precaution as there was no danger the floor would collapse during the concert on Monday night.". They say they are talking to Ian Brown about the possibility of re-scheduling the date where original tickets will be valid or refunds offered to those who can't attend, they said refunds would definitely be offered if they can't rearrange it. To read the full article, click here.




22nd November 2005 Last night's Ian Brown gig at the Newcastle Academy was stopped five songs in and the crowd was evacuated. It seems that part of the floor had started to drop causing safety concerns and the decision to end the set came during Ian's performance of 'Set My Baby Free'. Eye witnesses claim that the floor was taking a battering as the place errupted to the Stone Roses tunes 'I Wanna Be Adored' and 'Made Of Stone'. Ian played 'I Wanna Be Adored', 'Made Of Stone', 'All Ablaze', 'Dolphins Were Monkeys', 'Whispers' and was interrupted during 'Set My Baby Free' when the crowd were asked to leave the venue. That setlist and all other recent confirmed setlists added to the Gigography.




21st November 2005 Manchester Online provide the lastest Ian Brown interview. It is an insightful look into his career as it stands at the moment. Ian chats about he is not "as nostaglic" about the Roses as his fans, his two album extended record deal and how he might revisit the stlye of 'F.E.A.R.' for his fifth studio album sound. To read the full interview, click here.




17th November 2005 In anticipation of increased demand for Christmas Johnsquireart.com are opening their studio in Hammersmith on Saturday 3rd December for you to view, purchase and collect prints. As an added incentive, the first 20 customers on the day will receive an exclusive signed A4 print of 'Man With A Bloody Nose', one of John's latest works. In addition there will be a very limited selection of returned prints on offer at a 30-50% discount. Full information is available on johnsquirert.com.




17th November 2005 Thanks to Aesthetica Magazine, I can now share the full John Squire art/music interview as featured in their July-Sept Issue 10. John talks about his new artwork, his inspirations and favourite works, etc. Click here to read the full article. Aesthetica Magazine issue 11 is out now.




17th November 2005 Andy Watts announces three new dates. He is to play the Ivy House, Stuart Road, London, SE15 on Wednesday 23rd November, The Borderline (supporting Batchelor Jack), Orange Yard, Mannette Street, W1 on Friday 9th December and the Ivy House again on Wednesday 14th December. Full details available on his website.




14th November 2005 Finally got to listen in on Mani's 'Manic Mondays' show tonight. The sweet, fanastic playlist included Primal Scream's 'Star', Mr. Brown's classic tune 'F.E.A.R.' (and later 'All Ablaze'). Mani also managed to squeeze in a bit of Fools Gold, followed by 'Voodoo Ray' and Young MC's 'Know How', the set was also jam-packed full of New Order/Joy Division/Clash and everything you need on a cold Monday evening (I even managed to get a shout out from the man on the text!) Can't wait for next week's show, tune into Revolution 96.2 every Monday 6pm-10pm for Mani's Manic Monday.




12th November 2005 The Yards announce 3 last dates for 2005. Chris Helme and keys man John Hargreaves will perform an acoustic set at Orchard, Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, London W10 on Tuesday 29th November Tickets on the door: Free before 8pm, £5 after 8pm. A full Yards set at Blakey Ridge on Thursday 8th December and The Yards with Hayley Hutchinson at The National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, YORK. YO1 9TL on Friday 16th December. Full details available on their website.




9th November 2005 Primal Scream have confirmed that their new album (as yet untitled) is set for release February 2006. It will be their first studio album since the 2002 release of Evil Heat. The band have also confirmed a last, one-off date for 2005 at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone on 6th December where they will be debuting new material. In other news Mani secures a regular DJ slot on Revolution 96.2, you can listen in every Monday 6pm-10pm for Mani's Manic Monday.




5th November 2005 I finally got hold of the re-issue 'Sally Cinnamon' package so I thought I'd give it a quick write up, find it here.




3rd November 2005 New section added to site. I just realised that it was an area that was missing from the site, so here it is, a comprehensive Chart Positions guide for The Stone Roses, Ian Brown, John Squire and Seahorses' singles and album releases, find it here.




1st November 2005 According to the Official Ian Brown site, the DVD that was scheduled for sometime in 2006, will now be available just in time to make our Xmas lists (as a mandatory item for loved ones to purchase). It's set for release on 5th December 2005 and features all of his Single Promo Videos as well as some extra TV Appearances. Click here for the full tracklisting.






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