Posts by Month: January 2011

Video: Richard Walters

Written on January 31, 2011

We met Richard Walters ahead of his show at Band on the Wall, where he gave us this beautiful performance of 'Red Brick'. Read on...

Review: MCR Scenewipe Meets…Debt Records

Written on January 28, 2011 by Manchester Scenewipe

Who are you, and what do you do?

My name is John Louis. I am a writer, band leader and music pundit. By day I pump the smoke and shine the mirrors for Debt Records, by night I perform as Louis Barabbas.

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We first heard about City Reign through BBC Manchester Introducing, and we were excited to get them on the site. They came up with the great location of The Little Guitar Shop, Ladybarn. We had underestimated how little this guitar shop was, but we all managed to cram in and capture this performance of their new single 'Out In The Cold' Read on...

Review: An Evening With MCR Scenewipe, January

Written on January 26, 2011 by Manchester Scenewipe

Earlier this month saw the launch of our first monthly night at Withington’s Fuel cafe. We knew it was going to be a fun night with three fantastic bands booked, but nothing could prepare us and Fuel for the busy night to come.

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Review: Sleigh Bells, Tennis, Manchester Deaf Institute 21/1/11

Written on January 25, 2011 by Manchester Scenewipe

By Chester Whelks

Ever Get The Feeling You’ve Been Cheated?

Sleigh Bells, Tennis, Manchester Deaf Institute 21/1/11

In the M.E.N.’s Sarah Walters’ preview of tonight’s ‘Sleigh Bells’ show at the Deaf Institute, the word ‘Punk’ is stapled to the anus of ... Read on

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Video: Happy Birthday

Written on January 24, 2011

After hearing Happy Birthday's infectious single 'Girls FM' we were completely hooked on this Vermont three-piece. We were lucky enough to have free reign of The Islington Mill ahead of their show in the newly refurbished performance space, so we went in search of a piano and good lighting to film this stripped back version of 'Too Shy'. Read on...

Review: MCR Scenewipe Meets…Nardwuar The Human Serviette

Written on January 21, 2011 by Manchester Scenewipe

Who are you and what do you do?
I am Nardwuar The Human Serviette from Vancouver, BC Canada! I do a radio show/ podcast on the University of BC Radio Station, CiTR http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/xml/nardwuarthehumanserviettepresents-fb.xml which is also re-broadcast onWFMU New jersey http://wfmu.org/playlists/NW . Plus I play in two ... Read on

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Video: Tristram

Written on January 20, 2011

Whilst filming with The Mariner's Children at Dulcimer, we managed to grab a session with hotly tipped Americana-Folk band Tristram. We grabbed a quiet spot in the beer garden for this haunting and beautiful session. Read on...

Review: LIVE REVIEW – Markus Popp aka OVAL @ Islington Mill 15.01.2011

Written on January 19, 2011 by Manchester Scenewipe

By Exiled From Eden

Wait. Start. Scratch. Bleep. stop.

Take a pearly white Gibson Les Paul. Lie it flat, strings up, cover it with bird seed. Plug it into an amp and release a flock of hungry zebra finches onto it. The birds frolic about the ... Read on

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Review: Justin Townes Earle, 14th January 2001, Deaf Institute

Written on January 18, 2011 by Manchester Scenewipe

By Heather Berry

When the child of a famous musician announces their musical career, assumptions are made. Are they doing it for love or money? Will they have the talent or be riding on the coattails of their parent? These are, often, unconscious questions that ... Read on

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