Category Archives: Leeds

The Water Tower Bucket Boys

Last night at Foxes and Convicts we hosted the amazing Water Tower Bucket Boys! Thanks for the video, @Vahva!

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Music this week

I’ve got lots of music goings on this week… The big things are: Water Tower Bucket Boys @ Milo, Wed 18th We’re putting on this amazing ol’ time band at Milo as part of Foxes and Convicts tomorrow night in … Continue reading

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Foxes and Convicts podcast returneth!

When I started running the monthly Milo night with Jon from the Dimes, we started recording a monthly podcast with some live sessions from the people playing at the night. The first run was brilliant fun, and we had some … Continue reading

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Welcome, Yorkshire Telly!

There’s been a bit of a buzz around the Leeds cultural scene over the past few months, and a lot of it has been down to one page on a website. “Yorkshire telly is coming soon” After keeping us waiting … Continue reading

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Secret Sirens

Yet more good local new music for your eardrums – This week it’s Secret Sirens. Secret Sirens are Narelle Frances and Andrew Siron. They both appear to have been knocking about in various different projects for a while, but this … Continue reading

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A little more Gary Stewart – Hope & Social

Happy Friday! The other day I posted the video for the excellent “Behind the Door” from Leeds-based folkster Gary Stewart’s new album, “Boy Cries Wolf”. He’s a busy lad, our Gary, and quite disgustingly talented at all sorts of musical … Continue reading

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Great customer service

Sometimes, a place is just so nice to you, they deserve to be shouted about. Last Friday, I was playing the Cockpit with March of Dimes. You might have heard me mention it once or twice. Wondering around, Jon, Gordy … Continue reading

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Gary Stewart – Behind the Door

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about the local music scene, and as soon as I’d posted it there were about 20 bands and acts I was kicking myself for not mentioning. One of these acts is the … Continue reading

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A load of old rubbish

I’ve been following this story and it’s comments recently, and the tone of it really gets my goat. I am a privacy advocate. I don’t buy the “if you’ve got nothing to hide then you’ve got nothing to worry about” … Continue reading

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Foxes & Convicts :: July 21:: Chris Selman :: The Commune Of Rochefourchat

Check out the event on Facebook Hot town, summer in the city, it’s July’s Foxes and whether the sun holds out or not we’re putting on some bands that’ll keep you feeling sunny! This month, old friend Chris Selman will … Continue reading

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