Beady Eye will play a second night at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland later today (November 8th).
You can also tweet us pictures and updates @scyhodotcom
Beady Eye
Beady Eye will play a second night at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland later today (November 8th).
You can also tweet us pictures and updates @scyhodotcom
Beady Eye To Play Second Night In Dublin
Beady Eye will play a second night at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland later today (November 8th).
You can also tweet us pictures and updates @scyhodotcom
Beady Eye
Oasis
Below is a video of Beady Eye playing Oasis' 'Live Forever' in Dublin last night.
Thanks to Jonky.
Video: Beady Eye Play 'Live Forever' Live In Dublin
Below is a video of Beady Eye playing Oasis' 'Live Forever' in Dublin last night.
Thanks to Jonky.
Beady Eye
Below is a video of Beady Eye playing Oasis' 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' in Dublin last night.
Thanks to Jonky.
Video: Beady Eye Play 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' Live In Dublin
Below is a video of Beady Eye playing Oasis' 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' in Dublin last night.
Thanks to Jonky.
Beady Eye
Below are a number of videos from Beady Eye's gig in Dublin last night.
More Video: Beady Eye In Dublin
Below are a number of videos from Beady Eye's gig in Dublin last night.
Beady Eye
The Rolling Stones
Below is a video of Beady Eye playing The Rolling Stones 'Gimme Shelter' in Dublin last night.
Video: Beady Eye Cover The Rolling Stones 'Gimme Shelter' In Dublin
Below is a video of Beady Eye playing The Rolling Stones 'Gimme Shelter' in Dublin last night.
Beady Eye
Below is the setlist from Beady Eye's gig in Dublin last night, the setlist included two Oasis songs and also a cover of The Rolling Stone 'Gimme Shelter'. .
Beady Eye's Setlist From Dublin
Below is the setlist from Beady Eye's gig in Dublin last night, the setlist included two Oasis songs and also a cover of The Rolling Stone 'Gimme Shelter'. .
Beady Eye
Bonehead
Gem Archer
Jon Brookes
Oasis
The Charlatans
Gem Archer has talked for the first time about the injuries which caused Beady Eye to cancel performances in Belgium, Japan and at V Festival this summer.
Talking to NME ahead of the band's show at Dublin Olympia tonight (November 7), the first of their autumn Ireland and UK tour, a now-fully recovered Archer recounted how he slipped at home in August and fractured his skull, leading to a week in hospital.
He said: "The odd thing is I can't remember falling, or much after it. It was pretty serious, shall we say, and there are a lot of people affected by it, but it seems we're through it. My wife, certainly, and the kids… It was something I wouldn't wish on anybody. I almost feel I missed it all, but they didn't – they went through it and it was horrible."
He continued: "The second fall, two weeks after the first, I've since found out, isn't that uncommon for people who've fractured their skull. Once you've had that, there is the chance of falling again and breaking an arm and/or a leg. At least I didn't do both. It's one of those things. You could think yourself into a corner with these things, worrying, but I'm not one of those guys. I've never broken a bone in my body before this summer, and now I know what it feels like. I'd hate to repeat it. And when I speak to my mam and she's worried, I just have to say 'It could happen again but I'm still here'."
Thankfully now Archer is recovered and says he's "match fit" ahead of the tour starting. He said: "I am fine. In some ways more than fine. There are slight things I see differently, which is always a bonus in life. The weird thing is when I have my guitar strapped on I feel better than ever and walk around without even thinking about what I'm doing. When I don't have it on…there are certain parts of the day when I should have my guitar on to help me. But I am definitely match fit for these gigs."
"Whether I'm completely recovered, that's a different thing. For me, completely recovered would mean being able to run down the street faster than my son and I can't yet, but maybe those days are over anyway?"
He also promised Beady Eye's setlist would be different from the band's shows earlier this year, saying: "We've rehearsed enough stuff to change it up. We'll see, I don't know what tonight's setlist is, we'll see how the soundcheck goes, but we do have a few permutations. Even just for the band's sake it's good to change things and put new songs in, and then there are a lot of people who have already seen us this year."
Finally, he talked of Jon Brookes tribute concert organised by The Charlatans which took place at the Royal Albert Hall in October. On the night former Oasis guitartist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs stepped in to replace Archer, who watched from the side of the stage.
He said: "It wasn't frustrating, it was weird for everyone else but me, I think. I loved it, and there's no way I could've done it anyway. To see them step up, and Bonehead get up like that, was a bit of a moment."
Source: www.nme.com
Beady Eye's Gem Archer Says He's Recovered From Fractured Skull
Gem Archer has talked for the first time about the injuries which caused Beady Eye to cancel performances in Belgium, Japan and at V Festival this summer.
Talking to NME ahead of the band's show at Dublin Olympia tonight (November 7), the first of their autumn Ireland and UK tour, a now-fully recovered Archer recounted how he slipped at home in August and fractured his skull, leading to a week in hospital.
He said: "The odd thing is I can't remember falling, or much after it. It was pretty serious, shall we say, and there are a lot of people affected by it, but it seems we're through it. My wife, certainly, and the kids… It was something I wouldn't wish on anybody. I almost feel I missed it all, but they didn't – they went through it and it was horrible."
He continued: "The second fall, two weeks after the first, I've since found out, isn't that uncommon for people who've fractured their skull. Once you've had that, there is the chance of falling again and breaking an arm and/or a leg. At least I didn't do both. It's one of those things. You could think yourself into a corner with these things, worrying, but I'm not one of those guys. I've never broken a bone in my body before this summer, and now I know what it feels like. I'd hate to repeat it. And when I speak to my mam and she's worried, I just have to say 'It could happen again but I'm still here'."
Thankfully now Archer is recovered and says he's "match fit" ahead of the tour starting. He said: "I am fine. In some ways more than fine. There are slight things I see differently, which is always a bonus in life. The weird thing is when I have my guitar strapped on I feel better than ever and walk around without even thinking about what I'm doing. When I don't have it on…there are certain parts of the day when I should have my guitar on to help me. But I am definitely match fit for these gigs."
"Whether I'm completely recovered, that's a different thing. For me, completely recovered would mean being able to run down the street faster than my son and I can't yet, but maybe those days are over anyway?"
He also promised Beady Eye's setlist would be different from the band's shows earlier this year, saying: "We've rehearsed enough stuff to change it up. We'll see, I don't know what tonight's setlist is, we'll see how the soundcheck goes, but we do have a few permutations. Even just for the band's sake it's good to change things and put new songs in, and then there are a lot of people who have already seen us this year."
Finally, he talked of Jon Brookes tribute concert organised by The Charlatans which took place at the Royal Albert Hall in October. On the night former Oasis guitartist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs stepped in to replace Archer, who watched from the side of the stage.
He said: "It wasn't frustrating, it was weird for everyone else but me, I think. I loved it, and there's no way I could've done it anyway. To see them step up, and Bonehead get up like that, was a bit of a moment."
Source: www.nme.com
Alan Carr
Beady Eye
It's been confirmed that Beady Eye will be on Alan Carr’s Chatty Man on Channel 4 (UK) where they will perform ’Iz Rite’ on November 29th.
Beady Eye Will Be On 'Alan Carr’s Chatty Man' Later This Month
It's been confirmed that Beady Eye will be on Alan Carr’s Chatty Man on Channel 4 (UK) where they will perform ’Iz Rite’ on November 29th.
Beady Eye
James Dean Bradfield
Jon Brookes
Liam Gallagher
Pretty Green
The Chemical Brothers
The Vaccines
Pretty Green currently have an auction for a signed Gibson LPJ guitar, kindly donated by Gibson Foundation. The guitar was signed by some of the acts that played the Jon Brookes memorial gig at the Royal Albert Hall, later month.
The concert featured James Dean Bradfield, Liam Gallagher and friends, members of The Vaccines and New Order, The Chemical Brothers and Dumb.
Proceeds will go to the Brain Tumour Charity in memory of Jon, click here for details.
Pretty Green Auction Exclusive Signed Gibson Guitar On eBay
Pretty Green currently have an auction for a signed Gibson LPJ guitar, kindly donated by Gibson Foundation. The guitar was signed by some of the acts that played the Jon Brookes memorial gig at the Royal Albert Hall, later month.
The concert featured James Dean Bradfield, Liam Gallagher and friends, members of The Vaccines and New Order, The Chemical Brothers and Dumb.
Proceeds will go to the Brain Tumour Charity in memory of Jon, click here for details.
Beady Eye
Beady Eye will play at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland later today (November 7th).
You can also tweet us pictures and updates @scyhodotcom
Beady Eye Roll Into Dublin
Beady Eye will play at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland later today (November 7th).
You can also tweet us pictures and updates @scyhodotcom
Jamie Hewlett
Liam Gallagher
Paul Weller
Pete Townshend
Pretty Green
Thin Lizzy
We’re proud to introduce ‘The White Guitar Collection’ our latest collaboration with Teenage Cancer Trust and Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett.
The three limited edition designs created by Jamie Hewlett depict classic guitar poses inspired by three rock idols. Featuring Phil Lynott, hell raising frontman of Thin Lizzy, the legendary Pete Townshend of The Who and the original 'modfather' Paul Weller the collaboration plays on both Teenage Cancer Trust and Pretty Green's rich music heritage.
Pretty Green has a long standing relationship with the Teenage Cancer Trust , in 2011 we designed and sold the Tambourine Limited edition T-shirt. The T-shirt was a huge success and Liam was delighted to personally present a cheque to the charity. It has been a cause that Liam has been involved with for a number of years and has performed at concerts both in Oasis, and latterly Beady Eye.
Hewlett, who has a long standing relationship with the charity, is the comic book artist and creator of Tank Girl and co-creator of virtual band Gorillaz. One of his main involvements with TCT was creating a logo which is now synonymous with the charity.
The unique designs for ‘The White Guitar Collection’ include strong graphics emblazoned across the Pretty Green T-shirts in red, green and blue and details such as the back neck tape and guitar logo inside the T-Shirt. These are set to become a real collector’s item.
For a better look at the collection click here.
Liam Gallagher's 'Pretty Green' Launch A New Collection To Raise Funds For The 'Teenage Cancer Trust'
We’re proud to introduce ‘The White Guitar Collection’ our latest collaboration with Teenage Cancer Trust and Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett.
The three limited edition designs created by Jamie Hewlett depict classic guitar poses inspired by three rock idols. Featuring Phil Lynott, hell raising frontman of Thin Lizzy, the legendary Pete Townshend of The Who and the original 'modfather' Paul Weller the collaboration plays on both Teenage Cancer Trust and Pretty Green's rich music heritage.
Pretty Green has a long standing relationship with the Teenage Cancer Trust , in 2011 we designed and sold the Tambourine Limited edition T-shirt. The T-shirt was a huge success and Liam was delighted to personally present a cheque to the charity. It has been a cause that Liam has been involved with for a number of years and has performed at concerts both in Oasis, and latterly Beady Eye.
Hewlett, who has a long standing relationship with the charity, is the comic book artist and creator of Tank Girl and co-creator of virtual band Gorillaz. One of his main involvements with TCT was creating a logo which is now synonymous with the charity.
The unique designs for ‘The White Guitar Collection’ include strong graphics emblazoned across the Pretty Green T-shirts in red, green and blue and details such as the back neck tape and guitar logo inside the T-Shirt. These are set to become a real collector’s item.
For a better look at the collection click here.
Beady Eye
Beady Eye hit the road for a headline tour later this month, including a huge show at London Hammersmith Eventim Apollo.
Click here for details, to win a pair of tickets to the show.
Win Tickets To See Beady Eye Live In London
Beady Eye hit the road for a headline tour later this month, including a huge show at London Hammersmith Eventim Apollo.
Click here for details, to win a pair of tickets to the show.
Alan McGee
Oasis
Primal Scream
Super Furry Animals
This Feeling
THIS FEELING JOINS FORCES WITH LEGENDARY CREATION BOSS ALAN McGEE'S 359 MUSIC FOR LANDMARK NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC.
Queen of Hoxton, London, Saturday November 9th / 8pm - 2am
‘London’s most rock ‘n’ roll night out’ and ‘where to see future next big things in advance’ The Evening Standard
He changed the face of British music when he discovered Oasis in a Scottish club but record boss Alan McGee prefers the quiet life these days. McGee, who launched the careers of a host of big names on his Creation label, is out of retirement but is running his new venture – 359 Records. McGee, the man responsible for giving us Oasis, Primal Scream, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Super Furry Animals, to name but a few is joining forces with London's most rock and roll night out This Feeling showcasing the the cream of the crop from the legendary Creation founder's new label 359 Music. All the performers are releasing debut albums as we speak and expected to do big things so don't miss a unique opportunity to witness these four supremely talented acts plus a DJ set from Alan's friends Vicky McClure (This Is England) & Jonathan Owen (Svegali) and This Feeling resident DJ's.
Speaking about This Feeling, Alan McGee said: "This Feeling is the best club in the UK for rock'n'roll music. They are doing a great job of highlighting and supporting new bands. They believe in UK guitar music and are doing all they can to get it out there."
Alan's autobiography ‘Creation Stories: Riots, Raves and Running a Label’ which tells the story from the early days of the label, Oasis' world domination to the demise of Creation. That's in the past though, 359 is Alan's future...
Playing 'live' are:
JOHN LENNON McCULLAGH
Just fifteen years of age, rarely has a more natural talent been seen and John's acoustic-strumming, harmonica-wielding talents have been impressing the likes of Sheffield legend Richard Hawley ('The real deal'), Jake Bugg and Courtney Love ('who is this fifteen-year-old doing Dylan better than Dylan?!').
For a free download from John's debut album 'North South Divide' go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/229-john-lennon-mccullagh-/
CHRIS GRANT
Every song immerses you in his world and Chris performs straight from the heart with enough talent to follow in the footsteps of great Liverpudlian bands like Echo & The Bunnymen and The La's.
For a free download from Chris's debut album 'It's Not About War' go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/231-chris-grant/
MINERAL
With members from Dublin and Paris and influences ranging from The Pixies to Kraftwerk to The Beach Boys, as well as the best in French music (Air, Daft Punk), Mineral have been attracting worldwide interest with their hugely inventive brand of indie/electronica. Romantic and psychedelic in equal measure with ice cool vocals set against a backdrop of classy, thumping electro, expect an all-out sensory assault and a magnificent mash-up of styles that almost defies definition.
For a free download from Mineral's debut album 'Plastic Ekphrastic' go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/230-mineral/
REBECCA CLOSURE
One of the most passionate performers you'll ever witness, the enigmatic Rebecca Closure combines true musical flair with songwriting that's dizzyingly imaginative. From pumping 80s-tinged disco to freaky, psychedelic electro funk, this hugely talented and slightly surreal songstress makes music that's utterly compelling.
For a free download from Rebecca Closure's debut album go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/232-rebecca-closure/
Queen of Hoxton London (8pm to 2am, November 9th) – John Lennon McCullagh (live), Chris Grant (live), Mineral (live), Rebecca Closure (live)
Tickets £5 advance, £6 before 9pm, £8 after
Adv tickets, info and exclusive free downloads for at www.thisfeeling.co.uk
This Feeling Joins Forces With Alan McGee's 359 Music
THIS FEELING JOINS FORCES WITH LEGENDARY CREATION BOSS ALAN McGEE'S 359 MUSIC FOR LANDMARK NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC.
Queen of Hoxton, London, Saturday November 9th / 8pm - 2am
‘London’s most rock ‘n’ roll night out’ and ‘where to see future next big things in advance’ The Evening Standard
He changed the face of British music when he discovered Oasis in a Scottish club but record boss Alan McGee prefers the quiet life these days. McGee, who launched the careers of a host of big names on his Creation label, is out of retirement but is running his new venture – 359 Records. McGee, the man responsible for giving us Oasis, Primal Scream, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Super Furry Animals, to name but a few is joining forces with London's most rock and roll night out This Feeling showcasing the the cream of the crop from the legendary Creation founder's new label 359 Music. All the performers are releasing debut albums as we speak and expected to do big things so don't miss a unique opportunity to witness these four supremely talented acts plus a DJ set from Alan's friends Vicky McClure (This Is England) & Jonathan Owen (Svegali) and This Feeling resident DJ's.
Speaking about This Feeling, Alan McGee said: "This Feeling is the best club in the UK for rock'n'roll music. They are doing a great job of highlighting and supporting new bands. They believe in UK guitar music and are doing all they can to get it out there."
Alan's autobiography ‘Creation Stories: Riots, Raves and Running a Label’ which tells the story from the early days of the label, Oasis' world domination to the demise of Creation. That's in the past though, 359 is Alan's future...
Playing 'live' are:
JOHN LENNON McCULLAGH
Just fifteen years of age, rarely has a more natural talent been seen and John's acoustic-strumming, harmonica-wielding talents have been impressing the likes of Sheffield legend Richard Hawley ('The real deal'), Jake Bugg and Courtney Love ('who is this fifteen-year-old doing Dylan better than Dylan?!').
For a free download from John's debut album 'North South Divide' go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/229-john-lennon-mccullagh-/
CHRIS GRANT
Every song immerses you in his world and Chris performs straight from the heart with enough talent to follow in the footsteps of great Liverpudlian bands like Echo & The Bunnymen and The La's.
For a free download from Chris's debut album 'It's Not About War' go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/231-chris-grant/
MINERAL
With members from Dublin and Paris and influences ranging from The Pixies to Kraftwerk to The Beach Boys, as well as the best in French music (Air, Daft Punk), Mineral have been attracting worldwide interest with their hugely inventive brand of indie/electronica. Romantic and psychedelic in equal measure with ice cool vocals set against a backdrop of classy, thumping electro, expect an all-out sensory assault and a magnificent mash-up of styles that almost defies definition.
For a free download from Mineral's debut album 'Plastic Ekphrastic' go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/230-mineral/
REBECCA CLOSURE
One of the most passionate performers you'll ever witness, the enigmatic Rebecca Closure combines true musical flair with songwriting that's dizzyingly imaginative. From pumping 80s-tinged disco to freaky, psychedelic electro funk, this hugely talented and slightly surreal songstress makes music that's utterly compelling.
For a free download from Rebecca Closure's debut album go to http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/232-rebecca-closure/
Queen of Hoxton London (8pm to 2am, November 9th) – John Lennon McCullagh (live), Chris Grant (live), Mineral (live), Rebecca Closure (live)
Tickets £5 advance, £6 before 9pm, £8 after
Adv tickets, info and exclusive free downloads for at www.thisfeeling.co.uk
Andy Bell
Beady Eye
Gem Archer
Liam Gallagher
Oasis
Ride
The Beady Eye guitarist reveals all about the band's difficult summer and rumours of a possible reformation for Ride ahead of their Dublin gigs
To say that it’s been a turbulent time for Beady Eye over the last few months is a bit of an understatement.
While the world was busy focusing on the break up of Liam Gallagher’s marriage amid a love-child scandal, the band members were hoping that Gem Archer would survive.
After falling down the stairs at home Archer then managed to break his leg just by standing on it.
Just this week Archer was well enough to set foot back in the rehearsal studio, hopefully putting an end to Beady Eye’s bad times just before their two Dublin gigs at the Olympia on Thursday and Friday.
And Andy Bell for one is glad to be back concentrating on the music.
He said: “Yesterday was his first day and he is actually very heartwarming thing to see the guy playing his guitar again.
“He’s really missed it and we have missed him playing and rehearsing. It’s briolliant to have him back, it has been a weird summer, you know?”
“I have never had someone close to me to go through head trauma and a broken leg too - you learn a lot because you are constantly asking questions and finding out the progress. You become like a mini doctor or something.
“Everything is great and he has grown a proper beard while he has been out of action. He looks cool.”
Andy said that being in Oasis meant the Beady Eye band members have already been well prepared to expect the unexpected.
He revealed: “Everything seemed to go mental for a while for Liam and Gem but we’re all pretty used to drama - the Oasis years gave us a bit of an immunity to drama in a way.
“In the middle of one of those times you do tend to go into yourself and hunker down, get through it and come out the other side.
“Gem had his accident on August 1 when we were all still on holiday. We all scooted back from our holidays to London to see him as at that time it seemed pretty serious. I was really scared so I wanted to get straight down there.
“Since then we have been day by day, week by week and then before we knew it two or three months had gone by. We started thinking about band things two or three weeks ago as we had dropped everything to concentrate on what’s really important.
“But yesterday it felt like things were back to normal, everyone is on good form and doing great.
“It’s a good time to be in the band.”
Some of Andy’s fans might be a bit disappointed to hear that as the regular rumours of a Ride reunion have not yet proved fruitful.
But he insists that some day he and Mark Gardener, Steve Queralt and Loz Tolbert will reform - not just now though.
Andy said: “It’s not something I am planning to do in the next while because I like to do one thing at a time. That’s how I work as a person - I kind of do one thing and move onto the next when its done.”
In fact, the Ride lads do go for the odd pint together as everything that happened way back when is water under the bridge.
Andy said: “We are all pals - the argument that broke the band up, if you compare that to an Oasis scale it’s like they had three of them a day! But that was a different time, a whole lifetime ago and all those disagreements are all patched up now.
“They are all my oldest friends, me, Mark and Steve were all at school together. I met Mark when he was 12 or 13 in the playground when he was body-popping on a bit of lino. I was really small kid with glasses and a guitar.
“And then the Smiths came out and then suddenly the speccy kid with the guitar became the cool guy. Mark wanted to learn guitar and I taught him and that’s how we became mates. And when you’re friends for that long you stay friends.”
So does this apply to Noel Gallagher too then?
Andy said: “It definitely applies to Noel - I’ve got a lot of affection for the guy, he is so talented and brilliant to be in a band with.
“Anything that went down between me and Noel was never anything serious. His problem was with Liam and Liam’s problem was with him. I have seen Noel since and the two of us are cool. I am completely cool with him and hopefully he is cool with me.”
Andy Bell recently married a Dublin girl and spends a lot of time here so as a special treat there are two Beady Eye aftershows going on in Dublin.
Paul Gallagher and Andy’s brother-in-law Arveene will be the DJs for the nights - the Thursday will be at the Grand Social and the second is at an undisclosed venue which will be announced next week. And Andy reckons the band will be in attendance.
He said: “I do a bit of DJing myself so you never know - I love Dublin, I spend a lot of time there and from a band point of view we played the Olympia last time and we were really good gigs.
“We’re looking forward to coming back.”
Source: www.irishmirror.ie
Andy Bell Reveals All About Beady Eye's Difficult Summer
The Beady Eye guitarist reveals all about the band's difficult summer and rumours of a possible reformation for Ride ahead of their Dublin gigs
To say that it’s been a turbulent time for Beady Eye over the last few months is a bit of an understatement.
While the world was busy focusing on the break up of Liam Gallagher’s marriage amid a love-child scandal, the band members were hoping that Gem Archer would survive.
After falling down the stairs at home Archer then managed to break his leg just by standing on it.
Just this week Archer was well enough to set foot back in the rehearsal studio, hopefully putting an end to Beady Eye’s bad times just before their two Dublin gigs at the Olympia on Thursday and Friday.
And Andy Bell for one is glad to be back concentrating on the music.
He said: “Yesterday was his first day and he is actually very heartwarming thing to see the guy playing his guitar again.
“He’s really missed it and we have missed him playing and rehearsing. It’s briolliant to have him back, it has been a weird summer, you know?”
“I have never had someone close to me to go through head trauma and a broken leg too - you learn a lot because you are constantly asking questions and finding out the progress. You become like a mini doctor or something.
“Everything is great and he has grown a proper beard while he has been out of action. He looks cool.”
Andy said that being in Oasis meant the Beady Eye band members have already been well prepared to expect the unexpected.
He revealed: “Everything seemed to go mental for a while for Liam and Gem but we’re all pretty used to drama - the Oasis years gave us a bit of an immunity to drama in a way.
“In the middle of one of those times you do tend to go into yourself and hunker down, get through it and come out the other side.
“Gem had his accident on August 1 when we were all still on holiday. We all scooted back from our holidays to London to see him as at that time it seemed pretty serious. I was really scared so I wanted to get straight down there.
“Since then we have been day by day, week by week and then before we knew it two or three months had gone by. We started thinking about band things two or three weeks ago as we had dropped everything to concentrate on what’s really important.
“But yesterday it felt like things were back to normal, everyone is on good form and doing great.
“It’s a good time to be in the band.”
Some of Andy’s fans might be a bit disappointed to hear that as the regular rumours of a Ride reunion have not yet proved fruitful.
But he insists that some day he and Mark Gardener, Steve Queralt and Loz Tolbert will reform - not just now though.
Andy said: “It’s not something I am planning to do in the next while because I like to do one thing at a time. That’s how I work as a person - I kind of do one thing and move onto the next when its done.”
In fact, the Ride lads do go for the odd pint together as everything that happened way back when is water under the bridge.
Andy said: “We are all pals - the argument that broke the band up, if you compare that to an Oasis scale it’s like they had three of them a day! But that was a different time, a whole lifetime ago and all those disagreements are all patched up now.
“They are all my oldest friends, me, Mark and Steve were all at school together. I met Mark when he was 12 or 13 in the playground when he was body-popping on a bit of lino. I was really small kid with glasses and a guitar.
“And then the Smiths came out and then suddenly the speccy kid with the guitar became the cool guy. Mark wanted to learn guitar and I taught him and that’s how we became mates. And when you’re friends for that long you stay friends.”
So does this apply to Noel Gallagher too then?
Andy said: “It definitely applies to Noel - I’ve got a lot of affection for the guy, he is so talented and brilliant to be in a band with.
“Anything that went down between me and Noel was never anything serious. His problem was with Liam and Liam’s problem was with him. I have seen Noel since and the two of us are cool. I am completely cool with him and hopefully he is cool with me.”
Andy Bell recently married a Dublin girl and spends a lot of time here so as a special treat there are two Beady Eye aftershows going on in Dublin.
Paul Gallagher and Andy’s brother-in-law Arveene will be the DJs for the nights - the Thursday will be at the Grand Social and the second is at an undisclosed venue which will be announced next week. And Andy reckons the band will be in attendance.
He said: “I do a bit of DJing myself so you never know - I love Dublin, I spend a lot of time there and from a band point of view we played the Olympia last time and we were really good gigs.
“We’re looking forward to coming back.”
Source: www.irishmirror.ie
Beady Eye
Beady Eye announce the release of their new double a-side single 'Soul Love' / 'Iz Rite' through Columbia Records on November 25th 2013.
Described by the band as ‘The Beatles on E’, Iz Rite’s upbeat melodies, thunderous ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’-esque drums and rhythmic acoustic guitars cast a stunning juxtaposition to the restrained, low-fi menace of ‘Soul Love’ which showcases Liam’s vocals at their rawest and most impactful.
Tracklisting
1. Soul Love
2. Iz Rite
Click here to order.
Beady Eye Announce Double A-Side Single For Release Later This Month
Beady Eye announce the release of their new double a-side single 'Soul Love' / 'Iz Rite' through Columbia Records on November 25th 2013.
Described by the band as ‘The Beatles on E’, Iz Rite’s upbeat melodies, thunderous ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’-esque drums and rhythmic acoustic guitars cast a stunning juxtaposition to the restrained, low-fi menace of ‘Soul Love’ which showcases Liam’s vocals at their rawest and most impactful.
Tracklisting
1. Soul Love
2. Iz Rite
Click here to order.
Beady Eye
Create your own Beady Eye setlist and the band's favourite will win this BE artwork original proof printing in frame.
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Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Russell Brand
Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher are planning to open a talent bar in north London to showcase the skills of upcoming musicians.
The comedian and the former Oasis star want to give upcoming artists the opportunity to showcase their skills in a new private members spot in north London.
It's thought the pair are hoping to replicate the success of arty club Boogaloo in Highgate which is known for its trendy atmosphere and live music.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: ''The plan is to start a private members forum that will attract young professionals and upcoming artists to show off their talents. It was Russell's idea but Noel is fully behind it.''
The duo have been friends for years with Russell even delivering a speech at Noel's wedding to Sara McDonald in 2011.
Russell shared a table with Noel at the GQ Awards in September, where the 'Get Him to the Greek' star picked up the Oracle of the Year award, and he managed to make a jibe at the singer during the ceremony.
He said: ''Oracle? That's got to be a made up award so I would turn up. It was also a great source of news when I was growing up, alongside Teletext.
''I would like to thank that pixelated news source and say to Noel, good luck being more offensive than that son!''
Source: www.contactmusic.com
Russell Brand And Noel Gallagher To Open A Bar
Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher are planning to open a talent bar in north London to showcase the skills of upcoming musicians.
The comedian and the former Oasis star want to give upcoming artists the opportunity to showcase their skills in a new private members spot in north London.
It's thought the pair are hoping to replicate the success of arty club Boogaloo in Highgate which is known for its trendy atmosphere and live music.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: ''The plan is to start a private members forum that will attract young professionals and upcoming artists to show off their talents. It was Russell's idea but Noel is fully behind it.''
The duo have been friends for years with Russell even delivering a speech at Noel's wedding to Sara McDonald in 2011.
Russell shared a table with Noel at the GQ Awards in September, where the 'Get Him to the Greek' star picked up the Oracle of the Year award, and he managed to make a jibe at the singer during the ceremony.
He said: ''Oracle? That's got to be a made up award so I would turn up. It was also a great source of news when I was growing up, alongside Teletext.
''I would like to thank that pixelated news source and say to Noel, good luck being more offensive than that son!''
Source: www.contactmusic.com
Beady Eye
Justin Bieber
Lars Ulrich
Liam Gallagher
Metallica
Metallica have admitted that they are fans of Justin Bieber after the pop star was filmed covering their song 'Fade To Black' at a recent concert.
Video footage of Bieber performing an impromptu acoustic cover of the song was revealed earlier this year. In the 15-second clip, Bieber is seeing playing air guitar while he tries to recreate the guitar solo from Metallica's 1984 original with his voice. Bieber is accompanied by his musical director Dan Kanter on guitar.
Asked by Kerrang! how they feel about having Bieber as a fan, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich said they were happy with Hetfield stating: "Are we Beliebers? Yes."
Elaborating on the subject of Bieber, Ulrich adds: "Is it possible to have respect for him without being a Belieber? I think the kid's really talented and obviously to go through what he's going through at that early age must be a mindfuck. So the fact that he still goes out there and does it, I admire that and I think he's super talented, so I guess I am kind of a Belieber. If he likes 'One', and Liam Gallagher likes him, OK, there you go."
Bieber has previously revealed that he is a big fan of early Metallica, singling out 'Fade To Black' and 1988's 'One' as his favourite tracks. "Those are my jams," he told GQ last year (2012).
Earlier this month (October 15) Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich revealed that the band are keen to play Glastonbury, saying they are "ready to go" as and when organiser Michael Eavis needs them.
Source: www.nme.com
Metallica Back Justin Bieber: 'If Liam Gallagher Likes Him, OK, There You Go'
Metallica have admitted that they are fans of Justin Bieber after the pop star was filmed covering their song 'Fade To Black' at a recent concert.
Video footage of Bieber performing an impromptu acoustic cover of the song was revealed earlier this year. In the 15-second clip, Bieber is seeing playing air guitar while he tries to recreate the guitar solo from Metallica's 1984 original with his voice. Bieber is accompanied by his musical director Dan Kanter on guitar.
Asked by Kerrang! how they feel about having Bieber as a fan, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich said they were happy with Hetfield stating: "Are we Beliebers? Yes."
Elaborating on the subject of Bieber, Ulrich adds: "Is it possible to have respect for him without being a Belieber? I think the kid's really talented and obviously to go through what he's going through at that early age must be a mindfuck. So the fact that he still goes out there and does it, I admire that and I think he's super talented, so I guess I am kind of a Belieber. If he likes 'One', and Liam Gallagher likes him, OK, there you go."
Bieber has previously revealed that he is a big fan of early Metallica, singling out 'Fade To Black' and 1988's 'One' as his favourite tracks. "Those are my jams," he told GQ last year (2012).
Earlier this month (October 15) Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich revealed that the band are keen to play Glastonbury, saying they are "ready to go" as and when organiser Michael Eavis needs them.
Source: www.nme.com
Blur
Neil Young
Nirvana
Oasis
Paul Weller
Portished
Pulp
Queen
Radiohead
The Beatles
The Prodigy
Travis
Official Charts Company release list of big sellers from the fallow years of vinyl.
Considering that figures for UK vinyl sales in 2013 have reached a reported 12 year high, it’s not altogether surprising that all but two of the 20 biggest selling records of the last two decades listed by the Official Charts Company and NME were released in the preceding 8 years.
Leading the way with first and second place are Oasis, whose What’s The Story Morning Glory? pips Definitely Maybe to the top spot, with Portishead’s Dummy taking the final podium place. Although The Beatles also figure strongly, the list is a pretty succinct document of the more adventurous end of the mid-90′s mainstream, dominated as it is by Brit pop (Oasis, Blur, Pulp) and its Mod and Madchester fore-runners (Paul Weller, Stone Roses), Bristolian trip hop (Massive Attack, Portishead) and The Prodigy.
While it is no surprise to see Radiohead’s The King Of Limbs sneak into the chart as the only LP released post-2001, the next most recent entrant is Travis, whose The Invisible Band peaks at a heady forth spot. (via NME)
Here’s the full list:
1. Oasis – (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1995)
2. Oasis – Definitely Maybe (1994)
3. Portishead – Dummy (1994)
4. Travis – The Invisible Band (2001)
5. Radiohead – The King Of Limbs (2011)
6. Leftfield – Leftism (1995)
7. The Beatles – Live At The BBC (1994)
8. Massive Atack vs. Mad Professor – Protection/No Protection (1995)
9. Queen – Made In Heaven (1995)
10. The Prodigy – Fat Of The Land (1997)
11. Paul Weller – Stanley Road (1995)
12. The Stone Roses – Second Coming (1994)
13. Blur – Parklife (1994)
14. Nirvana – MTV Unplugged In New York (1994)
15. The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation (1994)
16. Neil Young – Harvest (1972)
17. Pulp – Different Class (1995)
18. Oasis – Be Here Now (1997)
19. DJ Shadow – Endtroducing (1999)
20. The Beatles – Anthology 1 (1995)
Source: www.thevinylfactory.com
Oasis Dominate Vinyl Sales Chart
Considering that figures for UK vinyl sales in 2013 have reached a reported 12 year high, it’s not altogether surprising that all but two of the 20 biggest selling records of the last two decades listed by the Official Charts Company and NME were released in the preceding 8 years.
Leading the way with first and second place are Oasis, whose What’s The Story Morning Glory? pips Definitely Maybe to the top spot, with Portishead’s Dummy taking the final podium place. Although The Beatles also figure strongly, the list is a pretty succinct document of the more adventurous end of the mid-90′s mainstream, dominated as it is by Brit pop (Oasis, Blur, Pulp) and its Mod and Madchester fore-runners (Paul Weller, Stone Roses), Bristolian trip hop (Massive Attack, Portishead) and The Prodigy.
While it is no surprise to see Radiohead’s The King Of Limbs sneak into the chart as the only LP released post-2001, the next most recent entrant is Travis, whose The Invisible Band peaks at a heady forth spot. (via NME)
Here’s the full list:
1. Oasis – (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1995)
2. Oasis – Definitely Maybe (1994)
3. Portishead – Dummy (1994)
4. Travis – The Invisible Band (2001)
5. Radiohead – The King Of Limbs (2011)
6. Leftfield – Leftism (1995)
7. The Beatles – Live At The BBC (1994)
8. Massive Atack vs. Mad Professor – Protection/No Protection (1995)
9. Queen – Made In Heaven (1995)
10. The Prodigy – Fat Of The Land (1997)
11. Paul Weller – Stanley Road (1995)
12. The Stone Roses – Second Coming (1994)
13. Blur – Parklife (1994)
14. Nirvana – MTV Unplugged In New York (1994)
15. The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation (1994)
16. Neil Young – Harvest (1972)
17. Pulp – Different Class (1995)
18. Oasis – Be Here Now (1997)
19. DJ Shadow – Endtroducing (1999)
20. The Beatles – Anthology 1 (1995)
Source: www.thevinylfactory.com
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