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Howling at the moon

Jon M — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:59:52 +0000

Hello reader,

Just a little note to point you at a blog written by Lone Wolf, and his musings on our very own “The Barbarians Move In”. Very kind words from him for which we are thankful. As indeed we are for all those who have contacted us since reading the blog to let us know of their enjoyment at finding the album.

You can download the album for free, but it’d be swell, if you like it, to buy it from This Is Fake DIY

In season

Jon F — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:01:40 +0000

Thought it good to make a note of our existence, still.

I’m listening to this while writing so I’m sticking it here so you can listen whilst reading. The internet weaves its magic yet again – -

Mark Hollis – The Colour Of Spring
Mark Hollis – The Watershed
Mark Hollis – Inside Looking Out
Mark Hollis – The Gift
Mark Hollis – A Life (1895 – 1915)
Mark Hollis – Westward Bound
Mark Hollis – The Daily Planet
Mark Hollis – A New Jerusalem

Good times have been had recently with respective musical friends; Lone Wolf and Honour Before Glory. I’ll be taking Jim’s place on the guitar, the voice and the keys in Honour Before Glory for Whiskas’ Manchester In The City show. Should be good fun. Try and get down if you’re in the neighbourhood.

Duels have been approached to make some live appearances recently, all of which have been turned down as we don’t wish to being playing the occasional gig to go over old ground. The last album has had its life spell and it’s time to move on. The intention is to start releasing new material on a regular basis as we record, starting soon, hopefully with the idea to test some material live in the new year so get in touch if you’re interested in attending and we’ll judge where the best place would be to do it. The third Duels release has a collective title and shape, the devil is now in the detail. When plans are agreed we’ll change all this nonsense to correspond with what we’re doing.

My favourite time of year is amongst us, so here’s to productivity and lack of sloth..

Music for the people

Jon F — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:11:29 +0000

Shame on me for not mentioning that I have recently been appearing as keys/backing vocals/guitars for Lone Wolf of Bella Union. Paul Marshall, for it is he, recently commissioned the lovely Broken Pixel (who made us a video for The Slow Build many moons ago) to make his new video for him. You can watch it here. It’s a ‘homage’ to Peter Gabriel’s Sledgehammer and it’s something special. Watch out for Lone Wolf festival appearance and album news soon.

JIm and I have also been providing musical accompaniment to local super talent Fran Rodgers. Thanks to all who came down to the Haiti fundraiser last weekend at the Library. We will be playing with Fran again at the Brudenell Social Club tomorrow night where Jim will also be providing guitars and back up for Duels’ own Whiskas new project Honour Before Glory. It’s a free gig so no excuses.