Call Upon The Author

Le Plat Du Jour (Tallie Kane – vocals, guitar)
http://www.myspace.com/leplatdujourestlamusique

So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you?
Mostly exciting, somewhat difficult and a lot of hard work! Everything’s changing with the band in the new year, but it’s been a lot of fun exploring what I can do if I push myself enough.

Other than your own tunes, what have you been listening to this year?
Lots of 90′s shoegaze such as Spectrum, My bloody valentine and A Place to Bury Strangers, all bands I’ve been into for ages or have been recently introduced. I love the physical power the music has over you, not the cheesy ‘Oh Yeah I’ve got to dance’ kind of way, but the bass really grabbing your chest. Musical Claustrophobia.

What one thing would you have changed about the last twelve months?
Obviously I would have liked it if Higgy had stayed in the band, but he has his own exciting project in the pipeline that I’ve been hearing in small pieces. I’ve learnt a lot this year so I can’t think of anything.

What are you looking forward to in 2010?
I’m looking forward to unleashing the new ideas I have and potentially moving about to find musicians to play what I’ve got penned down. I’m trying to be positive about the progression and find out what can happen. I’ve got a gig with some wonderful friends of mine in January that I can’t wait to play.

Do you have a message for our readers?
I don’t think anyone should take any advice from me. All I can say really is that you are your own maker, everything has happened to you because you did something along the way. Don’t blame your problems on something you think you can’t control, that’s the cowards way out. If you want change, don’t leave it up to some stupid notion of ‘destiny’.

Tom Hingley
www.tomhingley.com

Other than your own tunes, what have you been listening to this year?
White Lies, Howling Wolf and ’7 worlds Collide’ Neil Finn

What one thing would you have changed about the last twelve months?
No publicity for the BNP people need to get real about Nazis

What are you looking forward to in 2010?
being 45

Do you have a message for our readers?
Stay safe, don’t rot inside on saturday nights watching x factor drivel go out and support pubs venues and musicians try not to buy everything from supermarkets, they now run the country, they have had a go at killing off pubs, off licences and now they are gunning for banks, they have bought this government and the incoming Tory one too, so support indiependance
love you brother and sister dont fight wars 1 thats baout it for now !!
HAPPY XMAS

Bap Kennedy
www.bapkennedy.com

So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you?
2009 was a very interesting year. Great reviews for “Howl On” my 1969 pop culture/ moon landings inspired album and a return to touring. Highlights were a sell out Black Box Theatre in Belfast and a great slot at Glastonbury.
A special mention to the Musician venue in Leicester as the best gig on the UK tour. Having my wife on guitar and backing vocals and my stepson tour managing is just brilliant. A family holiday without the boring bits – and you get paid!

Other than your own tunes, what have you been listening to this year?
I’ve been listening to cds other musicians have been giving me on tour. Sam Forrest in particular has some great tunes.

What one thing would you have changed about the last twelve months?
If I could change anything I’d have made 2009 a bit longer so I could get more things done. A lot happened this year and when you run your own label there aren’t enough hours in the day.

What are you looking forward to in 2010?
In 2010 I’m looking forward to more touring and more recording ( Australia and America are in the pipeline) ….and usually the unexpected happens so I’ll be expecting that

Do you have a message for our readers?
I hope anyone reading this gets as much enjoyment from music as I do – and if you get a chance check out “Howl On”
p.s
Keep watching the skies!
Bap