Payne's Pretzels

Writings and ramblings of Sebastian E. Payne

Category: Music

Squeeze – Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)

It has been a while since posting a YouTube find but this particular video was worth it. Squeeze, bringer of Jools Holland, appeared on the Jimmy Fallon show a few weeks ago to promote their upcoming tour. Besides giving a rollicking performance of this classic from 1980, the performance featured an iPad piano solo – [...]

Review – Alchemy by Dire Straits (Reissue)

Rating: Dire Straits are a band who were at their best when they focused on elegance, atmosphere and imagery. London music pubs, sweeping northern moors, youth-filled dance halls, rum soaked detectives and forlorn lovers are frequented in some of their most loved songs. All these characters are are present on this excellent reissue of their [...]

Early at Night – 7th June 2010

Originally broadcast on Purple Radio from Dunelm House at 10:00pm on Monday 7th June 2010 with special guest Moray Macdonald. The penultimate show of broadcasting from Durham, conversation topics included the Van Mildert College’s production of RENT, and the hosts involvement, the upcoming Jam By The Lake music festival, the summer activities in Durham and [...]

Early at Night – 10th May 2010

Originally broadcast on Purple Radio from Dunelm House at 10:00pm on Monday 10th May 2010 with special guest Alex Harking. Conversation topics included the general election, politics, the local music scene and the continued quietness in Durham. Check out the Facebook page and become a fan of Early at Night for the latest news. Thanks [...]