Tag Archives: Alan Hull

Album review : LINDISFARNE – Brand New Day The Mercury Years 1978-79 (3 CDs)

Posted on May 22, 2024 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date : 24.05.24] This is one of Cherry Red’s finer moments. A concise snapshot of Lindisfarne when they were at their best. CD1: Magic In The Air (1978) CD2: Back And Fourth (1978) CD3: The News (1979) … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged Alan Hull, Back And Forth, Fog On The Tyne, Lindisfarne, Magic In The Air, Newcastle, review, The News | Leave a comment

Gig review: LINDISFARNE – Backstage At The Green Hotel, Kinross – Friday 3rd December 2021

Posted on December 7, 2021 by david.wilson

The week prior to this gig I had watched the excellent documentary on BBC about the life and music of Lindisfarne’s guiding light Alan Hull. Alan’s creative genius is at the centre of the Lindisfarne legacy and his timeless masterpieces … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 3rd December 2021, Alan Hull, Backstage At The Green Hotel, Dave Hull Denholm, folk, gig, Ian Thomson, Kinross, Lindisfarne, live, Meet Me On The Corner, Mundell Music, rock, Rod Clements, Run For Home, Steve Daggett | Leave a comment

Gig review – RAY JACKSON’S LINDISFARNE – Newcastle City Hall, 20 December 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by david.wilson

I’m sure everyone is aware of the concept of a ‘bucket’ or ‘wish’ list, a physical or mental note of things you would like to do before shuffling off this mortal coil. I have several things on mine including an … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 20 December 2013, Alan Hull, Barry McKay, Christmas, Dave Hull Denholm, Fog On The Tyne, folk, gig, Lindisfarne, live, Newcastle City Hall, Ray Jackson, Ray Jackson's Lindisfarne, review, Rik Walton, rock | Leave a comment

Interview – RAY JACKSON OF LINDISFARNE

Posted on May 25, 2013 by david.wilson

Through the 70’s and early 80’ Lindisfarne was arguably the biggest folk rock band on the circuit. Coupling their keen Geordie wit with well-crafted songwriting, the band found themselves in the charts on many occasions during this period. Their live … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS | Tagged Alan Hull, Barry McKay, Christmas Concerts, Lindisfarne, live, Newcastle City Hall, Ray Jackson, Rod Clements, The Gathering | Leave a comment

LINDISFARNE re-issues

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jason

Magic in The Air ***** Back and Fourth *** There really was magic in the air for the Geordie folk rockers when they reunited for a much-celebrated Christmas Eve gig taped at Newcastle City Hall in 1977, released the following … Continue reading →