Cockney Rebel?

24th November sees Steve Norman performing alongside Steve Harley and a full symphony orchestra at Birmingham's Symphony Hall. 

Interviewed recently, Steve Harley said "With several tracks needing a sax solo played like the originals, and other sax parts occurring throughout the albums - some within the orchestral arrangement - we really needed a great player. One with genuine élan and a rock and soul attitude. I've long been a Steve Norman admirer and it means a great deal to me to know he'll be playing my songs on stage that very special night."

Should be a great night. Sadly however, as one would expect - its completely sold out!

Look Familiar?

Twitter followers of Gary Kemp will no doubt already be aware that his eldest son Fin and his partner Charlotte Mallory have written and recorded a fantastic song by the name of Way To The Heart. Fin and Charlotte have also produced an exceptionally good video to accompany the song. We wish them all the luck in the world with it. I personally think its excellent and hope to hear more soon. The video can be viewed here

The 80s According To Gary Kemp!

Take a trip down memory lane and recall the significance of the '80s on the music scene. Speakers include Gary Kemp and Pauline Black (lead singer of The Selector, song writer, broadcaster and author). The event chaired by Robert Elms was recorded in front of a live audience and can be listened to here.

Very interesting to here all viewpoints and Gary as ever speaks with great enthusiasm of his background and the part working class culture payed in the creation of a decade that has become remembered, in my opinion incorrectly, for decadence and greed.