What are we listening to today?...

Here are the sounds that are rocking Redbricks HQ at the moment...


"Headmasters Ritual" by the Smiths, A more refined sound that is a continuous from there first album.





Another one by The Smiths,Rusholme Ruffians this video is actually from The Peel Sessions, Fantastic.




Symarip - Skinhead Moonstomp, Classic SKA which makes me want to shave my hair, put on a pair of Docs and moon stomp away into the night.



Twisted Wheel - Who Stole The Sun, This is the video ( which a mate emailed me) which got me into this band and having seen them various times in there original and newly-formed state they are great live and I had a absolute buzz watching them.



A song which I cant help but shout at the top of my lungs, First of The Gang to Die. Amazing.

The Hacienda

The Hacienda was a night club/music venue in Manchester which came to prominence in the 80's & 90's Joy Division & New Order got there early breaks in the venue, While "Madchester" band Happy Mondays also played there, It was also well known for house music and acid house, During a time when a little pill could last for hours and make you loads of new friends, Over the years it dwindled to what its former self was and was the site of shootings and the like..Here is some ace pictures via The CasualcoPictures are of fanzines/tickets/maps from the time.

There is a club in Manchester named after the Hacienda ( FAC251 "The Factory, Manchester")
 Which hosts Manchester's various indie bands throughout the city.

Wigan Athletic vs Manchester City FC

I have a good feeling about this one....Anyway Latics take on Manchester City at the DW Stadium, And with the good game put in against Sunderland I reckon the lads can go one better and get 3 points over Money Bags FC.

Manchester City travelled to Salzburg in the mid week so I wonder if that will affect there performance?

With Wigan Athletic finally coming together as a team I reckon that we could put in all the stops and do a fantastic performance.

Wigan Athletic and Manchester City's last 6 games record

Last 6 EPL Matches

Manchester City – D D W D W L

Wigan Athletic – L L W L L W

Based on that, I reckon most people with have us down to losing 2-0 However I reckon we could nick it and  if Franco Di Santo starts as could as he did on his début, We could be in for a fantastic game.

Franco Di Santo starts his latics career well

Rebbricks Verdict: 1-0 Wigan 

Attendance - 20,000

Danny Mahon - Interview

Solo artist from Manchester Danny Mahon answers a few questions for us...He is a talented young musician who has quite a loyal following at his gigs - He plays throughout the north-west and comes from that town what always rains - Manchester!


His myspace page is : http://www.myspace.com/dannymahon


And you can buy his singles AK47/Beat Me up on iTunes...

What would you say are your main inspirations when it comes to music?

The list is endless really - Obvious ones are The Beatles/The Jam/Weller/Billy Bragg/Johnny Cash/The Clash/The Smiths/Oasis etc. But I also like a lot of different stuff too mate currently listening to new-ish albums by Tallest Man On Earth/M.Ward/Strange Boys/The Coral


I have noticed that you have got a solid fan base and when I have been to previous gigs you have been well received, How did you start off on the gigging scene and music in general?

I started out by just playing a couple of tracks at a regular acoustic night called Akoustik Anarky in Manchester then ended up playing in a couple of different bands for a couple years. After they broke up I stopped doing music for a year or two until I was asked by my mate Jonny to do a couple of gigs with him. That was about 3-4 Years ago and I've been playing solo since.

I notice you are part of Rent a Crowd (RAC) what does this involve and how did you get involved in them?

Rent A Crowd is just a group of mates that enjoyed going out watching new bands and just generally having a good time. We had this idea that we would just get all the bands we like and put them on together so we were guaranteed a good night. The nights were really successful so we started doing bigger & better shows. We then decided to set up RAC as a label earlier this year & we put out my debut single as the first release - Its now sold out - The second release on RAC Records should be out in the next couple of months so kee your eyes peeled, Its by a new young band that we think will blow everybody's socks off.

Are there any plans for a forth coming album or are you concentration on gigging at the moment?

Im currently recording for my debut album now so holding back on gigs at the moment.

You had quite a crowd at Kendal Calling who really got into your set, Do you plan on any more festivals?

Yeah hopefully, I really enjoyed playing at Kendal & enjoy festivals in general - Its always nice to play for new people too. So fingers crossed I play at many more festivals in the future.




Thanks for taking the time to answer questions Danny, It really is appreciated.

This saturday.....

Im off into Manchester with the mrs and I am thinking of picking up one or maybe two of the following...

Trainer wise:

Pair of Supergra 2750 Cotu Classic in Navy.

Adidas Net 80

The Classic Adidas Samba Super

Ralph Lauran custom fit polo - Orange

And a few more....Can not be arsed to post some more internet pictures until later