FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Friends Of Mine Festival, 20-22nd May 2011 @ Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire

by Holly Emerson 25. May 2011 16:25
Friends of Mine began as a club night for new bands and singer-songwriters in Manchester in 2004. FOM rapidly gained a cult following and deservedly staged its first green festival, only 25 minutes away from Piccadilly train station! The incredible capesthorne hall boasted a massive three day weeken... [More]

Mystery Jets Take Over Topman CTRL This November

by Lucy Howell 29. October 2010 17:27
Since forming on Eel Pie Island in 2004 Mystery Jets have released some of the most intriguing psychedelic guitar-pop of the decade and thrown some of the best parties. Now, the quirky 4-piece take over www.topmanctrl.com for a jam-packed month giving fans an insight into all the things that inspi... [More]

Salford Lads Club And Tim Burgess Join Forces For Topman CTRL

by Gig Junkie 1. October 2010 12:48
The iconic Salford Lads’ Club is a home away from home, not just a venue but also a Mecca for the kings and queens of the North’s music scene. Now, the venue and the legendary Charlatans front man, Tim Burgess, have come together to take control of www.topmanctrl.com throughout Octob... [More]

REVIEW: The Charlatans @ Hard Rock Cafe, London - 28th September 2010

by Shannon Andreucci 30. September 2010 11:14
The Charlatans have just suffered the temporary loss of their drummer who is recovering in hospital from a major brain operation. They’ve had their whole US tour postponed and they’ve had to replace Jon Brookes on drums in the interim. But tonight at the ‘Q Music Club’ they... [More]

The Verve's Pete Salisbury To Stand In As Drummer For The Charlatans UK Tour

by Gig Junkie 24. September 2010 11:19
The Charlatans have announced that The Verve’s Pete Salisbury will act as stand in drummer for the UK tour whilst Jon Brookes recovers from his operation. Brookes, who collapsed on stage in Philadelphia last week, is preparing for his operation this week, back in the UK. It is not known h... [More]

A Statement From The Charlatans About Drummer Jon Brookes' Medical Condition

by Gig Junkie 22. September 2010 13:26
The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes is currently undergoing treatment in the UK for a brain tumour following the postponement of the remaining dates of Charlatans North American tour. The Charlatans touring schedule remains unaltered whilst the band arrange for a short term replacement. The ba... [More]

The Charlatans' Drummer In Hosital After Collapsing On Stage During Philadelphia Gig

by Gig Junkie 17. September 2010 10:59
The drummer for The Charlatans, Jon Brookes, collapsed on stage last night during a gig at Philadelphia’s Johnny Brenda’s. Early into the set Brookes suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing. Fortunately there was a doctor in the audience who administered first aid and got the dru... [More]

The Charlatans New Single + October Tour Dates

by Gig Junkie 6. September 2010 16:04
The Charlatans release their new single ‘My Foolish Pride’ on September 20th 2010. Taken from the album ‘Who We Touch’, which is released TODAY, the track features a video directed by Douglas Hart of The Jesus & Mary Chain and artwork designed by Crass’s Gee Vauch... [More]

The Charlatans Release New Single, Album + Announce October Tour

by Gig Junkie 2. August 2010 11:20
The Charlatans release their new single ‘Love is Ending’ today from their new album, Who We Touch which is out on 6 September. You can download a remix of the song by The Horrors HERE.   You can get tickets for The Charlatans October tour HERE.   Tour Dates:&n... [More]

The Charlatans Release New Album + Tour Dates

by Gig Junkie 19. July 2010 15:07
The Charlatans release their eleventh studio album ‘Who We Touch’  on September 6th 2010 through Cooking Vinyl.  Album opener, ‘Love Is Ending’ is the first single to be taken from the album and is available on August 2nd on limited edition 7” vinyl. T... [More]

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