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![Here’s the story of how the punk revolution changed everything for this Welsh boy living in Cardiff in the 1970s, and how the dreams of rock’n’roll stardom took a blow when […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/punk-rock-wales-roxy-70s1-115x115.jpg "From the Valleys to the Roxy: Welsh punk rock dreams from the 1970s")
From the Valleys to the Roxy: Welsh punk rock dreams from the 1970s
Posted on Monday, Mar 31, 2014 | 1 CommentHere’s the story of how the punk revolution changed everything for this Welsh boy living in Cardiff in the 1970s, and how the dreams of rock’n’roll stardom took a blow when […] -
![I can’t remember the last time I saw a fully-fledged one-man band in action, so it was great to see this fella knocking out tunes on a full traditional rig in […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/one-man-band-cardiff-115x115.jpg "A traditional one-man band strums and bangs on Cardiff Queen Street")
A traditional one-man band strums and bangs on Cardiff Queen Street
Posted on Thursday, Jan 23, 2014 | No CommentsI can’t remember the last time I saw a fully-fledged one-man band in action, so it was great to see this fella knocking out tunes on a full traditional rig in […] -
![The posters on the urban75 boards have voted in their top 30 albums of the year, and there’s a cracking selection on offer. Over 200 albums were nominated, and there’s […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/urban75-albums-of-the-year-2013-115x115.jpg "Top 30 albums of the year for 2013 as selected by urban75")
Top 30 albums of the year for 2013 as selected by urban75
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013 | No CommentsThe posters on the urban75 boards have voted in their top 30 albums of the year, and there’s a cracking selection on offer. Over 200 albums were nominated, and there’s […] -
![Born Ronald Wycherley in Dingle, Liverpool in April 1940, Billy Fury worked as a deck hand on the Mersey tug boats while teaching himself to play guitar and write songs. […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/billy-fury-liverpool-1-115x115.jpg "Billy Fury remembered by Liverpool docks sculpture")
Billy Fury remembered by Liverpool docks sculpture
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 11, 2013 | 1 CommentBorn Ronald Wycherley in Dingle, Liverpool in April 1940, Billy Fury worked as a deck hand on the Mersey tug boats while teaching himself to play guitar and write songs. […] -
Another West End record store bites the dust as JB’s, Hanway Street, London closes
Posted on Thursday, Aug 1, 2013 | 3 CommentsI guess it was only a matter of time, but it was still sad to see that the long-serving JB’s record store in Hanway Street, central London has closed down. -
![There’s a lot to be said for using a modern small drum kit: they’re less hassle to move about, lighter to carry and can be put up and taken down […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/premier-artist-heritage-11-115x115.jpg "Building and buying an extra small, super-portable drum kit for gigging drummers")
Building and buying an extra small, super-portable drum kit for gigging drummers
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 | 4 CommentsThere’s a lot to be said for using a modern small drum kit: they’re less hassle to move about, lighter to carry and can be put up and taken down […] -
So, farewell The Word Magazine, you’ll be missed
Posted on Friday, Jun 29, 2012 | No CommentsSad to hear this morning that the independent UK monthly music magazine, The Word, will be publishing its last issue in July 2012. -
Doing the Digbeth Shuffle: Actionettes at the Flatpack Festival at the Spotted Dog, Birmingham
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 | No CommentsOn Saturday night there was a big Brummie party to be had at the fabulous Spotted Dog pub in Digbeth, as part of the Flatpack Festival. -
The Worry Dolls at Brixton Offline – and my birthday!
Posted on Sunday, Apr 8, 2012 | 3 CommentsI trust you’ll forgive me if my memory about this Offline Club night isn’t as good as it might be, but it was my birthday party too! -
Vinyl reggae galore at Music Temple records, Brixton Village
Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 | 5 CommentsWedged between fashionable recent incomers in Brixton Village (Granville Arcade) is the Music Temple record and CD exchange, a fantastic place to track down rare reggae records. -
![There may be a certain truth to the assumption that working in the music business is a cool job, but after spending years working at gigs and clubs in a wide […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/who-is-cool-at-gigs-115x115.jpg "From bands to DJs to soundmen: The Hierarchy Of Cool At A Gig")
From bands to DJs to soundmen: The Hierarchy Of Cool At A Gig
Posted on Monday, Apr 18, 2011 | 3 CommentsThere may be a certain truth to the assumption that working in the music business is a cool job, but after spending years working at gigs and clubs in a wide […] -
Here’s what the death of the music industry looks like
Posted on Friday, Feb 18, 2011 | 2 CommentsPeople can talk about the death of the music industry and throw figures around, but nothing brings its demise into sharp focus more succinctly than this graphic plotting sales over various formats from 1973 to 2009. -
![Mrs Mills was discovered while working as the superintendent of the typing pool in the Paymaster General’s office in London in the early 60s. Her catchy piano style and jolly, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mrs-mills-tribute-115x115.jpg "Mrs Mills, pub party pianist extraordinaire – we salute you!")
Mrs Mills, pub party pianist extraordinaire – we salute you!
Posted on Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 | 4 CommentsMrs Mills was discovered while working as the superintendent of the typing pool in the Paymaster General’s office in London in the early 60s. Her catchy piano style and jolly, […] -
![Prompted by a thread on urban75, here’s two of my worst reviews – and boy are they shockers! This one below appeared in NME about my punk band, Beggar. We […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/reviews-115x115.gif "My worst ever band reviews in music papers")
My worst ever band reviews in music papers
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 | 4 CommentsPrompted by a thread on urban75, here’s two of my worst reviews – and boy are they shockers! This one below appeared in NME about my punk band, Beggar. We […] -
![This is why Brixton is the best place to live in London: where else can you see a fine bill of indie bands, curious acts and a girl tap-dancing to, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/brixton-jamm-hdif-04-115x115.jpg "The curious case of the Tap Dancing Smiths fan (video)")
The curious case of the Tap Dancing Smiths fan (video)
Posted on Friday, Mar 26, 2010 | 1 CommentThis is why Brixton is the best place to live in London: where else can you see a fine bill of indie bands, curious acts and a girl tap-dancing to, […]