Tag: Wilko Johnson

FILM: The Ecstasy Of Wilko Johnson

Rating: Prologue B.C. (before cancer) Wilko Johnson, erstwhile guitarist of Dr Feelgood, came to further prominence in Julien Temple’s 2009 Oil City Confidential which told the story of the pub-rock, pre-punk pioneers with the stark, seaside mudscape of Canvey Island,…

Southend’s finest at The Alleycat, 02.05.14

Having recently released their fantastic debut album – ‘Lossleader’  -, Eight Rounds Rapid have returned to The Alleycat for a night of live music from Southend’s finest. Prior to their utterly impelling and impressive live set, I have a chat…

Wilko Johnson LIVE at KOKO, Camden 13.10.13

‘If I ain’t dead by the end of the year, it’s gonna start getting embarrassing” Despite being given six months to live back in January, Wilko Johnson seemed very much alive on stage at Koko on Sunday, as he propelled…

Eight Rounds Rapid Release Double A-side: ‘Writeabout/Steve’

Recently receiving acclaim on BBC 6music from both Steve Lamacq and Gideon Coe, Southend’s rising stars, Eight Rounds Rapid, have just released their new double a-side single and vinyl debut – ‘Writeabout/Steve’. Having supported the inspirational Wilko Johnson on his…