Of all the projects I've set up, and being associated with, in recent years, I think the one currently in the pipeline is the one I'm most excited about. Our new Sunday Vinyl Session we've got kicking off next month - listening to albums in full - is going to be a zinger. And we're starting with an absolute nailed on classic from 1971: David Bowie's Hunky Dory.We're meeting at the Running Horse, one of the city's most celebrated music boozers. The format, such that it is, runs on rails - a bit of chit-chat at the beginning introducing the platter de jour and putting it in context, and then straight into Side 1. A comfort break, refills at the bar, a bit more chatter about the artist and then Side 2. Closely followed by more beer, and maybe a few associated singles/ B sides, and everyone chipping in with stories and or ideas for next time. And with it being a Sunday afternoon, it'll still be light by the time we're all wrapped up. What's not to like?
The fun begins on Sunday 14th. April. See you there...
With thanks to:
James and Janneke - for the beautiful artwork.
Simon - for help and support: he started all this malarkey in Glossop five years ago.
Simon - for help and support: he started all this malarkey in Glossop five years ago.
Matt - for the RTs - check out his club Off the Record in Birmingham.
And last, but not least, Rob. Landlord at The Runner. And fellow music nut.
And last, but not least, Rob. Landlord at The Runner. And fellow music nut.
SVS sounds like fun...and a lot less formal than this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Forensic_Records_Society
ReplyDeleteOh, Magnus Mills! Genius Genius Genius. The man is a genius. Did I tell you he was a genius?
DeleteThis really sounds like fun - So much better than a book group where there is never enough time to read the book before the session. This can all happen on the night. Good luck with it all - Great choice for the first meet-up.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alyson. Yes, a Book Club with vinyl albums - should a be a lot of fun. Keep this under your hat, but a mutual friend of ours may be coming to May's meet up.
DeleteHey, John Medd, are you, by any chance, related to Canadian pianist Jarl Medd? I knew Jarl back in California in the mid-80’s, and have long wondered where he is now.
ReplyDeleteHi Coleen. No, not to my knowledge anyway. However, I do know that there are a lot of Medds in Canada - one of our tribe could have slipped away unnoticed!
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