There seems to be a bit of confusion over the date of my birthday party,
(those with invites, please read the letter that came with the invite)
My birthday is Monday the 27th……The Party is FRIDAY THE 31ST
SEE HERE
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Over the hill ?
Well it's near that time :(
I turn 50 next week on the 27th, and I am throwing a big bash in Toronto on the 31st.
I look forward to seeing friends and musicians I haven't seen in 25 years !
All passes are now gone (give or take a couple set aside for last minute guests), so it should be a good one.
The photo above is me around 6 or 7 or so (I think) outside the Bewicke school in Howdon in England.
I looked like a hooligan even then !
Where has the time gone ?
I'm still rockin all over the world, so thank you God for getting me this far.
In the next few weeks we are playing Toronto Canada,Chicago,Las Vegas then the UK (with the odd surprise gig thrown in here and there)
Apart from my 50th, it is also my 25th wedding anniversary the day after, and the 27th anniversary of The Wholigans.
I think the champagne(southern comfort will be flowing) ;}
Thankyou Wholigans for everything *sniff* tear*
I'M A WHOLIGAN..........WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU ?
I turn 50 next week on the 27th, and I am throwing a big bash in Toronto on the 31st.
I look forward to seeing friends and musicians I haven't seen in 25 years !
All passes are now gone (give or take a couple set aside for last minute guests), so it should be a good one.
The photo above is me around 6 or 7 or so (I think) outside the Bewicke school in Howdon in England.
I looked like a hooligan even then !
Where has the time gone ?
I'm still rockin all over the world, so thank you God for getting me this far.
In the next few weeks we are playing Toronto Canada,Chicago,Las Vegas then the UK (with the odd surprise gig thrown in here and there)
Apart from my 50th, it is also my 25th wedding anniversary the day after, and the 27th anniversary of The Wholigans.
I think the champagne(southern comfort will be flowing) ;}
Thankyou Wholigans for everything *sniff* tear*
I'M A WHOLIGAN..........WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU ?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
2009 UK tour......NEWCASTLE ......not on ?????
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2008 The Carling Academy..................not full enough ???????
This photo was taken at last years gig at the academy.
Newcastle Opera house 2003
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UPDATES July 17th 1pm
*New date in Scotland Aug 28th
Aug 30th Dundee show moved
2008 The Carling Academy..................not full enough ???????
This photo was taken at last years gig at the academy.
Newcastle Opera house 2003______
July 17th* UK Show updates at bottom of this blog
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As you may know I grew up in Newcastle in the 60's-70's until late 1980 and absolutely love going back nearly every year,
but........... It appears the Newcastle academy feels there aren't enough Who/Wholigan fans to warrant a show there this UK tour :( (Aug/Sept 09)
If you have seen the band on our last 3 times through Newcastle at both 'The Opera House/Tyne Theatre & The Academy and want to see us back in Newcastle, call up the Academy (or other possible venues) and voice your support for us. email mail@o2academynewcastle.co.uk call +44 191 268 0627
Locals ,also air your support on the BBC Radio Newcastle Paddy Macdee show. Do you have a better Newcastle venue ?,.....gis a shout at theband@thewholigans.com or mail our UK agent.
BBC Radio Newcastle .....Paddy Macdee interview 2008
Live at the BBC...Part 1 of 4
Live at the BBC....Part 2
Live at the BBC... Part 3
Live at the BBC ... Part 4
Newcastle Evening Chronicle writes about The Wholigans
2 page centre article on Barry in the chronicle
EMAIL Gordon Barr gordon.barr@ncjmedia.co.uk
Newcastle evening chronicle (he did the 2003 write up .............(above 2 page centre) ___ _______________________
A fantastic substitute! (link) By Dave Charlton, The Evening Chronicle The Wholigans, Newcastle Opera House - As a big fan of The Who, I arrived at the Newcastle Opera House a little apprehensive. Could tribute band The Wholigans live up to the original rock legends?
But from the opening number Who Are You?, my anguish soon disappeared. Not only did they sound brilliant but they even mimicked their counterparts, from Daltrey's microphone swinging through to Townshend's thrashing windmill style guitar playing.
This was then followed up with superb renditions of classics such as Happy Jack, Magic Bus, Boris The Spider and Pinball Wizard.
After a short interval the band returned to the mesmerising synthesiser intro to Baba O'Riley.
They then treat the crowd to more gems including Substitute, Pictures of Lily and finally, Won't Get Fooled Again. The Wholigans returned for a final encore with `Daltrey' in a Newcastle United shirt, and they finished the show with a blistering performance of The Who anthem My Generation.
To complete the proceedings the drums were kicked over and `Townshend's' guitar smashed on stage.
Now there are critics who disagree or are against tribute bands but if they're as good as this and continue on spreading the gospel of great live music instead of manufactured pop pap, then I'm all for it.
Do I think that The Wholigans come into this category of fantastic live music? You Better, You Bet!
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Newcastle opera house 'Behind blue eyes' 2003 video
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On a happier note. For all me Geordie mates who gan on the pop , divvent get on the phone aftaawards. Rhubarb I find this classic :)
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* Toronto July 31st (link) I'm still looking for former Wholigans..and friends , all believed to be in Toronto..
John Walsh (guitarist 85-89ish)
Mario Forlini aka Mick Forli aka Mick LaRock (guitarist 82-83) & Pierre (Al) Major & Joe (bassist) (82-83) possibly in Montreal
& Pete Milner (2000)
& guitarist Rich Flynn (Oshawa) may have moved to Atlanta
Gareth Brown owner of Toronto's rock n roll heaven in the 80's (below Q107)
Please contact me at theband@thewholigans.com
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As you may know I grew up in Newcastle in the 60's-70's until late 1980 and absolutely love going back nearly every year,
but........... It appears the Newcastle academy feels there aren't enough Who/Wholigan fans to warrant a show there this UK tour :( (Aug/Sept 09)
If you have seen the band on our last 3 times through Newcastle at both 'The Opera House/Tyne Theatre & The Academy and want to see us back in Newcastle, call up the Academy (or other possible venues) and voice your support for us. email mail@o2academynewcastle.co.uk call +44 191 268 0627
Locals ,also air your support on the BBC Radio Newcastle Paddy Macdee show. Do you have a better Newcastle venue ?,.....gis a shout at theband@thewholigans.com or mail our UK agent.
BBC Radio Newcastle .....Paddy Macdee interview 2008
Live at the BBC...Part 1 of 4
Live at the BBC....Part 2
Live at the BBC... Part 3
Live at the BBC ... Part 4
Newcastle Evening Chronicle writes about The Wholigans
2 page centre article on Barry in the chronicle
EMAIL Gordon Barr gordon.barr@ncjmedia.co.uk
Newcastle evening chronicle (he did the 2003 write up .............(above 2 page centre) ___ _______________________
A fantastic substitute! (link) By Dave Charlton, The Evening Chronicle The Wholigans, Newcastle Opera House - As a big fan of The Who, I arrived at the Newcastle Opera House a little apprehensive. Could tribute band The Wholigans live up to the original rock legends?
But from the opening number Who Are You?, my anguish soon disappeared. Not only did they sound brilliant but they even mimicked their counterparts, from Daltrey's microphone swinging through to Townshend's thrashing windmill style guitar playing.
This was then followed up with superb renditions of classics such as Happy Jack, Magic Bus, Boris The Spider and Pinball Wizard.
After a short interval the band returned to the mesmerising synthesiser intro to Baba O'Riley.
They then treat the crowd to more gems including Substitute, Pictures of Lily and finally, Won't Get Fooled Again. The Wholigans returned for a final encore with `Daltrey' in a Newcastle United shirt, and they finished the show with a blistering performance of The Who anthem My Generation.
To complete the proceedings the drums were kicked over and `Townshend's' guitar smashed on stage.
Now there are critics who disagree or are against tribute bands but if they're as good as this and continue on spreading the gospel of great live music instead of manufactured pop pap, then I'm all for it.
Do I think that The Wholigans come into this category of fantastic live music? You Better, You Bet!
_______________________
Newcastle opera house 'Behind blue eyes' 2003 video
_______
On a happier note. For all me Geordie mates who gan on the pop , divvent get on the phone aftaawards. Rhubarb I find this classic :)
____________________
* Toronto July 31st (link) I'm still looking for former Wholigans..and friends , all believed to be in Toronto..
John Walsh (guitarist 85-89ish)
Mario Forlini aka Mick Forli aka Mick LaRock (guitarist 82-83) & Pierre (Al) Major & Joe (bassist) (82-83) possibly in Montreal
& Pete Milner (2000)
& guitarist Rich Flynn (Oshawa) may have moved to Atlanta
Gareth Brown owner of Toronto's rock n roll heaven in the 80's (below Q107)
Please contact me at theband@thewholigans.com
UPDATES July 17th 1pm
*New date in Scotland Aug 28th
Aug 30th Dundee show moved
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
July 31st BirthdayBash
July 14th update.....everybody should have recieved their passes by now,please contact me if you have not.
note: see video links at the bottom of this post. (absolutely unrelated to the rest of this blog)
View from the stage at The Blue MoonPub
Photo's of the venue here>> TheBlueMoonPubPhoto’sMore info
As of today, just a few tickets remain (about 10 maybe ) .....if you want em, better get em !__________
Also heres a list of recent visitors to this blog, it's amazing how far and wide you Wholigans are ! :)
Turin, Italy
Athens, Greece
Buffalo, NY, United States
Manchester, United Kingdom
Braga, Portugal
Catanzaro, Italy
Clarksville, TN, United States
Arvada, CO, United States
Bucharest, Romania
, Spain
Wroclaw, Poland
Denver, CO, United States
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Palmas, Brazil
New Hyde Park, NY, United States
Ceska Lipa, Czech Republic
Lisbon, Portugal
Karabük, Turkey
Caen, France
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Berlin, Germany
, Mexico
Lisboa, Portugal
White Oak, NC, United States
Madrid, Spain
Sofia, Bulgaria
Aars, Denmark
Barcelona, Spain
Quito, Ecuador
Eppeville, France
Medford, MA, United States
São Paulo, Brazil
Lvov, Ukraine
Sofia, Bulgaria
Brighton, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Medellín, Colombia
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:01:04 -0500
Charleston, WV, United States
C. De Mayo, Argentina
Kernersville, NC, United States
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Memphis, TN, United States
Athens, GA, United States
Woodstock, ON, Canada
Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
Waterlooville, United Kingdom
York, United Kingdom
Brighton, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Scotland
Arlington Heights, IL, United States
Athens, Greece
Stupino, Russian Federation
Valparaíso, Chile
Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States
Carpentersville, IL, United States
Dacula, GA, United States
Rafaela, Argentina
Clichy, France
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:28:20 -0500
Toronto, ON, Canada
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Dieppe, NB, Canada
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Greece
Weinheim, Germany
Londrina, Brazil
Anápolis, Brazil
Don Torcuato, Argentina
Camboriú, Brazil
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:00:25 -0500
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Huntsville, AL, United States
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:47:16 -0500
Montreal, QC, Canada
_____+ we've had visitors from all over the world, quite fascinating really :)_____________
ps: 4 very interesting WHO related video's imo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1chRJ8h2g Have a drink on Keith.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftbpRWwMqS0 Smash it up Pete.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCchS8GVCSY The Lizard King gets fooled again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JmIZatYkmI WHO vibration.
Monday, July 06, 2009
New video up....(updated July 7th)
My Generation (Live at Leeds ) extended
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+ there's a camera vid on our site as well from Virginia beach (not the greatest quality...but)
Especially looking for June 27th NewPort Richey Florida ......& any photo's.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Wholigan T's designed by Wholigans
I'M A WHOLIGAN
WHO ARE THE WHOLIGANS
WE ARE ALL WHOLIGANS
WHO ARE THE WHOLIGANS
WE ARE ALL WHOLIGANS
ONCE A WHOLIGAN,ALWAYS A WHOLIGAN
All good slogans, but maybe you have a better one ?
If you do ,or can use one of the above, put it into a new t-shirt design and send it to us.
Using these LOGOS (scroll down the page)
We need a new t-shirt design...send us your best ideas
It must be in black & white incorporating the famous arrow
Use our logo's (above),slogans and PHOTO'S of your choice
(300 dpi preferred )
THE PRIZE IS .......... your design goes on the t-shirt +free shirts and assorted Wholigan swag:)
GO ...GO...GO ! ..........WHOLIGANS!!! :)
See the old (not many left) Wholigan shirt above for idea's.
Mail entrys to theband@thewholigans.com
Deadline July 15th
Deadline July 15th
Good Luck :)
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