I've never been so busy. I mean never, ever in my life.
But I'm more than grateful to William Maxwell for sending me a preview of "Time to be Proud". I've 5 tracks of new versions of some classic '80's punk/new wave songs which have been uplifting to hear. Here is the track listing:
Radio On performed by Paul (ex Lunitic Fringe). It's a classic Rudi song. This version is made even better with my voice, Ivan Martin and Mike Edgar's voices mixed in ... oh and John Peel, too
I can only Dream - Protex song performed by Katie and the Carnival - fantastic re-imagining and performance.
One by One - performing the wonderful Ruefrex song - much as I loved the original, I think this adds even more and John D'Arcy doing Star Jets' "War Stories". Cannot shake it out of my head. Well done young John.
Visions of Hooley by Acme Ltd
There is more to come. 36 songs; are they all re-versioning and re-imagining some classic NI tunes? Can't wait to get (yes I'll even buy) the full CD.
There is a gig on 30 April in Oh Yeah. Much as I prefer to stay in at night, these days, but this is one event that I will go to.
