Pat Lyons and the Sins Album Launch

I know, I know. It’s been about a year since I posted my last blog entry. A lot has happened since then. I got married for starters (thank you), but more importantly City won the league!

There was the other small matter of Pat Lyons and the Sins releasing their first single, Autumn Violins (Inc B-Side "When Heaven Comes Tumbling Down") and their impending Album Launch ("Friday Night Confessions at Castro Amsterdam) tonight at Three Minute Theatre in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

You can have a listen here and there WILL be album, single and Album Launch reviews here very soon.

In the words of The Hives though.....I hate to say I told you so!

These guys are for real.

Listen to and Buy the album and single here...

Pat Lyons and the Sins Lead the Way at Moho Live

You've probably noticed of late that one of the bands Mcr Loves Music are championing are Pat Lyons and the Sins. And for good reason. Amidst a multiple genre evening at Moho on Friday they again proved that they have the sound, lyrics and look of all things potential. Albeit another short set of six tracks, you can tell that PLatS are quickly finding their footing in their live shows, and one fan we spoke to hopes they continues. Neil Bennett, a self proclaimed PLatS groupie mentions that "I hopes they make a real go of it" "some proper toe tappers that even got some of the Death Metal fans who were there to support another band interested"

Over recent years, indie rock has been full of anaemic, self loathing teens trying to understand what they're really all about; PLatS seem to have a knack of not only really knowing what they want out of a show, but finding what you like, regardless of musical taste, and throw it in the mix for all to enjoy. From rip roaring, almost anthemic classic indie rock to tidy little ballads their sound on Friday was better than ever. More Mature sound than the average indie band and not obviously trying to be anyone else.

Go listen.

Peace, Love and Music

ATT USA followers, Mancini Fires are one for you!

If you fancy a break from the main stages , have a listen to some new music in my old college buddies' band, Mancini Fires. Tiny little bit of Matchbox 20 sound to them mixed with some coldplay maybe??? Great vocals from Greg Foster and some guitar riffs. Listen out for some top bass playing too (#stuleason!)
definitely one to watch on the Manc music scene anywho, and a potential opener for the "Green Man Festival"  Here are the links...
http://www.reverbnation.com/mancinifires
www.mancinifires.co.uk
http://www.greenman.net/home



Paint White is my toe taper and some great lyrics on Ghosts.

Heres a live clip of Ghosts at Fac251....

Keep up the good work boys.

Peace, Love and Music

We're truly global!

Now made it to Asia! Nice one! Better than oasis!

Kassidy - Best Newcomer of 2011? Whatever, just keep your filthy mits off them you Brit Award wa*ke*s!

My best mate got me into these one boozy Saturday afternoon. Four  hairy types from Glasgow with guitars sounds like a Rod Stewart Nightmare but don't be fooled, these 4 hairy types (actually i retract that, ones decided to chop his hair off and look like a high School Musical Extra, so 3 hairy types....I digress!) are the genuine article. Grade A shit hot if you wish. and the best thing is, they don't really sound like anyone else.

Live @ Deaf Institute was a brilliant gig and you can expect big things from these boys. Here's a little clip of them doing a great cover of Adele, Rolling in the Deep...

Help them on their way though, dont be a mug and download for free, you can get the stuff here....
http://www.kassidymusic.com/

Here's a little bit more of them, deep fried (why do they do that?), to wet your Kassidy Appetite
...

Take Another Ride

I Don't Know

Manchester; Capital of Music and Football

35 long years have past since Man City last won the FA Cup; After the late Neil Young scored the winner back in 69, what were the players and fans dancing to in the homes and clubs of our Manchester?? Well, if it were me...

Here's my top five tracks of '69 (not possible to do really!) followed by what I was dancing to in 2011!

69...

1) Come Together - The Beatles
2) Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
3) Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
4) Suspicious Minds - Elvis
5) Suite; Judy Blue Eyes - CS&N

Impossible to pick from the 60's as a decade at best, let alone narrowing it down! bit easier for 2011 though! here's what I was waving my Blue and White scarf to on the best day of my life so far....

2011...

1) The Lost - Kassidy - (the whole album actually but cant break my own rules!)
2) Neat Little Rows - Elbow
3) The Morning Son - Beady Eye
4) Simple Math - Manchester Orchestra
5) Blue Wembley - Mark Heywood (dont care, he had to go in there)!

Peace, Love Music & Football. x

4 Deadly Sins

A lots happened since we last spoke so be prepared for a blitz of music news and general chitter chatter...

First on the agenda is the ever gigging Pat Lyons and his mates. I first mentioned these 4 manc lads back in feb and they have since changed their name to "Pat Lyons and the Sins"; still sound fooking great though so make sure you try and get down to the Roadhouse (Newton St Mcr) on 3rd June. Although they're pretty damn good, the bassist owns an allotment. Dont let that put you off though :)