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Conference marvin::uk_music

Title:The UK Music Conference
Notice:Welcome (back) to UK_MUSIC on node MARVIN.
Moderator:RDGENG::CROOK
Created:Mon Mar 28 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1381
Total number of notes:39269

1318.0. "BLack Grape" by CHEFS::STRATFORDS (Disconnect brain from mouth) Wed Aug 02 1995 09:12

    A search of the Directory didn't reveal a topic for the rather
    wonderful Black Grape, so I'll kick one off. Tour dates announced are
    as follows:
    
    	Sept 	28 	Liverpool Royal Court
    	        29 	Sheffield Octagon
    		30 	Cardiff University
    	October	 1	Nottingham Rock City
    		 3	Norwich UEA
    		 4	Cambridge corn Exchange
    		 5	Manchester Academy
    		 7	Newcastle University
    		 9	Leeds Town & Country Club
    		10	Birmingham Institute
    		11	Brighton Event
    		13	London Kentish Town Forum
    
    Tickets are �8.50 except London which are �9.50 and on sale from the
    box offices, HMV, Ticketmaster (0171 344 4444) and Stargreen (0171 734
    8932 for London only)
    
    Also, on August 8, Black Grape will broadcast to the world from 6pm on
    the internet. Address is http://musicbase.co.uk/music/blackgrape
    
    About the only thing I've not mentioned so far is the debut album which
    released on Monday. Oh I have now.
    
    Stuart
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1318.1CBHVAX::CBHLager LoutWed Aug 02 1995 09:385
>    A search of the Directory didn't reveal a topic for the rather

topic 591?  :)

Chris.
1318.2CHEFS::STRATFORDSDisconnect brain from mouthWed Aug 02 1995 09:418
    Chris,
    
    I did think about that one but felt that Black Grape deserve
    recognition of their efforts by having their own topic. 
    
    Hugs
    
    Stuart
1318.3CBHVAX::CBHLager LoutFri Aug 04 1995 13:385
Saw Black Grape on ToTP last night.  They're a weird bunch, aren't they?
I think I need to hear some more of their stuff, but I think they're pretty
good so far.

Chris.
1318.4Happy Mondays Part DeuxYUPPY::ASHLEYSMITHknackered kneeFri Aug 04 1995 13:575
    Heard some tracks on the radio from "It's great when your straight..."
    the other day and they sounded pretty darn good too. Something called
    'Submarine' particuarly stood out - LP's out Monday.
    
    Andy
1318.5CHEFS::GEORGEMLet it out and let it inWed Aug 09 1995 10:341
They could do with dropping Pato Banton, though.
1318.6Shouldn't that be Kermit ?????? .5CHEFS::CROSSAWed Aug 09 1995 11:3210
    ref .5 huh?
    
    Last weeks NME gave the album a 10/10 which is a pretty rare occurence.
    This is the paper who launched the fianl witch hunt to help bury the
    Mondays as the drugs, homophobia etc came on.
    Having heard the singles and read the interview with them in said NME I
    think this could be well worth checking out. Has anyone bought a copy
    yet ? Whats the opinion ? 
    		
    			Stretch.
1318.7CHEFS::GEORGEMI|c|e|l|a|n|dWed Aug 09 1995 12:063
They all sound the same to me, Stretch...

Matt$knew_it_was_kermit
1318.8"Come on all ye faithfull.."YUPPY::ASHLEYSMITHknackered kneeWed Aug 09 1995 15:0115
    "Its great when your straight....." is shambolic, directionless,
    catchy and at times quite brilliant. In essence, if you liked the 
    Mondays, you'll like this.
    
    Both singles are included followed by the drug-induced beat of
    'Tramazi Party' and the superb 'Kelly's Heroes' ("Jesus was a blackman,
    No Jesus was Batman, nahh that was Bruce Wayne!")
    
    Second side holds probably the best two tracks 'Shake your Money'
    and 'Submarine' which includes the Stones' 'Fool to Cry' thrown in as the 
    chorus. 'A Big Day in the North' is like the Mondays in one of their
    more ponderous moments but, hey, don't let that put you off, this is
    a fine album.
    
    Andy 
1318.9WOTVAX::HIGHAMJFri Sep 22 1995 14:574
    Second Best Albumn of the year after Julian Cope.
    
    
    Jane
1318.10CHEFS::STRATFORDSSteer clear of the Zebra BrosFri Sep 22 1995 15:093
    >Second Best Albumn of the year after Julian Cope
    
    Shorely shume mishtake?
1318.11For SaleCHEFS::STRATFORDSSteer clear of the Zebra BrosTue Oct 10 1995 11:368
    
    One ticket to Black Grape at the Kentish Town Forum this Friday (i.e.
    the 13th). Cost is �15 (which is face plus the extortionate booking fee
    that Ticketmaster added).
    
    Anybody interested should email/VAX mail/whatever mail at either
    
    	chefs::stratfords or Stuart Stratford @ REO
1318.12-1 now soldCHEFS::STRATFORDSSteer clear of the Zebra BrosThu Oct 12 1995 10:391
    
1318.13CHEFS::STRATFORDSSteer clear of the Zebra BrosTue Oct 17 1995 12:008
    The gig on Friday was superb. Excellent atmosphere at the venue (shame
    that Kentish Town is a boil on the backside of the Earth). Played all
    of the album without descending to the shambles that the Mondays live
    act could....
    
    Well worth seeing.
    
    Stuart
1318.14No that was Bruce WayneCHEFS::STRATFORDSSteer clear of the Zebra BrosWed Oct 18 1995 15:016
    New single is "Kellys Heroes". Best track of the cd.
    
    Contains possibly the only reference to Jesus and Batman being the same
    person.
    
    Stuart
1318.15CHEFS::FIDDLER_MThe sense of being dulls my mindWed Oct 18 1995 15:013
    One of may fave lyrics of the year...
    
    mikef
1318.17Come an' 'ave a go if you think yer 'ard enough !!!CHEFS::CROSSAWed Oct 18 1995 15:379
    Stuart,
     I must disagree on the lyric. My fave is the peacable 'Put down your
    fist, And hit 'im with a shovel' 
    
    
    			Stretch.
    
    acchewally the Jesus was Batman line had me laughing out loud when I
    first heard it
1318.18Anything else you wish to bet on, Stretch?CHEFS::STRATFORDSSteer clear of the Zebra BrosWed Oct 18 1995 17:318
    re -1
    
    Stretch,
    
    Me & you disagree? Never. Especially when Paul Weller isn't
    involved....
    
    Stuart
1318.19CHEFS::ASHLEYSMITHget yer kicks with Julian DicksWed Nov 01 1995 13:367
    Black Grape appear on 'Later with Jools Holland' this Saturday
    night, for those interested.  
    
    Blur, David Bowie, Morrissey, Pulp and Oasis will all be playing the
    show this series. 
    
    Andy
1318.20Only if Mr Ryder doesn't go to Kings Cross the night beforeCHEFS::STRATFORDSSteer clear of the Zebra BrosWed Nov 01 1995 13:586
    Andy,
    
    they were supposed to appear in the last series and failed to show up.
    A case of I'll believe it when I see it.
    
    Stuart
1318.21any new stuff?RDGE44::ALEUC1Barry Gates, 7830-1155Tue Oct 01 1996 11:416
1318.22'It was love at first sight, as the gangs began to fight'CHEFS::ASHLEYSMITHThey think it's pavlova.....Tue Oct 01 1996 12:156