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Yeh we’re in a book. Its’ called ‘Radio Head’, by John Osbourne, and it’s ace. Not just cos we’re in it, have a look:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Radio-Head-Down-Dial-British/dp/1847372309/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242135168&sr=1-1
There’s a whole chapter on John Peel and bearsuit’s debt to the great man, and the author seems to use us as a benchmark of quality throughout the rest of the book, dismissing some radio station’s playlists if it seems like they wouldn’t play us. What a sensible fellow. The book is also a pretty endearing account of the John’s obsession with music, quality radio and his attempt to break free from the drudgery of office dronery. Recommended in the bearsuit clubhouse! Buy it!
This Friday (15th) sees us helping out at the launch gig of ‘…sometimes I pretend to be a writer’, a new book by Ben Shepherd. Ben was a friend to us bears, and a stalwart on the Norwich music scene, but he died suddenly, shockingly, two years ago, of a heart condition. Still seems impossible- he was only 29. His friends and family have compiled a book of his writings, and a CD of songs in tribute to him, and bearsuit have had the honour of being included. We’ll be playing his song, along with the other bands on the CD (Alto45; Andrew from Magoo; Cruiser Chimps; Girl In A Thunderbolt, Angela and Rob from Lalia; Master Solo; Mia Vigar; Tell Me How and Tiger MCs), at the Norwich Arts Centre, so come see if you are able, £3. It’ll be a fitting tribute to a lovely, lovely, talented, silly, tall man xxxxxxxxx
If you can’t make the gig, check out the website. You can buy the book and cd there also:
www.birdsofmalta.com
It’s for sale in Waterstone’s University of East Anglia, too. I’ll try and get a preview of our exclusive song up on the myspace page as well so you can have a butcher’s…
The next day (16th) we’re zooming down to the Great escape Festival in Brighton and playing a really early gig on the Saturday, starting 3pm. It’s called (B)EAST!, at the Fortune of War, and as you can see below, will showcase many of Norwich’s fine musical talents, gyrating for your pleasure in a red-lit window for only £3. Cheaper than a full blown session, but about the same price as a hand shandy, very reasonable.
As well as Ben’s song, we’re hoping to be able to play some new material at these gigs too, for the first time. It’s been a while, so we’re flipping bricking it, but we’re dead excited about the new songs. So come along brothers, sisters and frumpy cousins, all are welcome.
Is it weird that I’m doing blogs again? I feel like I’ve been on holiday to an Eastern Bloc country since 1988, or locked up in Lisa’s weird special dungeon, for so long now. I’ve missed you guys…
i and bearsxx
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