The Drones - Peel session e.p

continuing the peel related reposts is this session from the drones.they started life as a manchester pub rock band in 1975 but by 1977 had reinvented themselves as a punk band.they moved to london playing at the legendary roxy club in covent garden.they also played a lot of gigs with the likes of xray spex, the vibrators and the stranglers.in december(?) of 1977 they recorded this 4 track session for mr peel at the bbc studios.i really like their storming version of the ronettes 'be my baby' which is included here.so at your next pogotastic punk party remember to play this session.enjoy and then leave a comment.thanks!
Drones Peel session

The Crabs - Live at The Vortex plus Peel session 1978

here we have a feckin brilliant blast of proper old school punk.recorded at the legendary vortex club in january of 1978.the band formed in Great Yarmouth in 1974 and were originally known as er.. Cosmic Love.never really hiting the big time they always seemed to pay support to the likes of xray spex and sham 69 etc.anyway kicking off with the theme from hawaii five O and throwing in two covers from the kinks we have a loud,fast and quite brilliant punk band.this is playing on the c.d player beside me as we speak.grab yourselves a slice of old school punk rock cake,listen,enjoy and then leave a comment.thanks!

PLUS as a super bonus ive included their peel session for your enjoyment too!
The Crabs !!

The Jam - BBC Concert Newcastle 1981

Originally recorded by the BBC for the Rock Hour/Pete Larkin show in the USA this is a cracking sounding 14 track concert of the Jam at their incendiary best. It was recorded in Newcastle some time in 1981 on the Sound Affects tour i think but i dont have an exact date. anyway thats not important. what is important is that you listen, enjoy and then leave a comment. thanks!
The Jam Newcastle 1981

The Phantom Chords - Unreleased album

A lot of people have been visiting the blog for this particular post ,so here it is in all its reposted glory.
the following info is from http://www.wikipedia.org/ ."Following the 1989 breakup of The Damned, Vanian, guitarist Roman Jugg and bassist Bryn Merrick formed the Phantom Chords with Brendan Moon (guitar) and Clyde Dempsey (drums). In 1990, the debut single by the band ("Johnny remember me", a cover of a Geoff Goddard song) was released in the UK.
However, although an 11-track album (including "Johnny Remember Me") was written, and Polydor planned to release it, this did not happen, and only two one-sided acetates of it exist."

this was a great band who i had the pleasure of seeing live at the borderline in london in about 1994 ish and a great gig it was.they played a lot of their original stuff and if memory serves me correctly a damned cover or two.so now its time for you all to listen,enjoy and leave a comment.thanks!

p.s ive also included the 'b-sides' from the 12" johnny remember me for you all to enjoy!

PCUA

The Specials - Countdown 1980

Greetings listeners out there in Interweb land.This is a 5 track show from 1980 which i have been told is from a TV show called Countdown (possibly a European based music show?).anyway each of the 5 tracks sounds brilliant and its a cracking listen.Thanks to my old mate Camden Dave for this.Please listen,enjoy and then leave a comment.Thanks!

The Specials - Countdown 1980

The Clash get mashed - Volume 2

Happy new year everyone out there in interweb land. i thought it was about time i posted something new on the blog what with it being a new year and everything and what better way to kick things off than with a nice new clash related post. This one started life as outside broadcasts vol.9 but i then decided to make this just a remix/mashup collection as i was collecting so many tracks from people that i thought id do a volume 2 of this one.anyway there are 31 tracks for your listening pleasure including 2 great ones from http://magnum1971mixes.blogspot.co.uk/. (check out the blog some great clash and non related stuff as well).so without further ado please listen, enjoy and then leave a comment.thanks!
Get Mashed Vol.2

Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros - Cambridge folk festival 3rd August 2002

Greetings Interweb users. This week i will hopefully be doing a load of reposts but to kick things off today i am giving you this the full 16 track version of Joe Strummer ans his merry mescaleros at the cambridge folk festival in 2002. Its a very good audience recording and i love it. Ive been after it for years and voila here it is. Featuring a mix of mescaleros and clash favourites this show really deserves a place in your collection. All that remains is to say thanks for reading,thanks for keeping visiting the blog and thanks for listening. Enjoy and leave a comment.Thanks!

Joe Strummer Cambridge Folk Festival 2002

Joe Strummer - When Pigs Fly

An interesting post for you this evening. This is the unreleased soundtrack to the 1993 film of the same name which was directed by Sara Driver. The film was only ever shown at a few festivals i believe and to this day has not been released on dvd etc. A nice listen with a mixture of vocal and instrumental tracks. Bit of an obscurity this one and a nice piece for your Strummer collections. please listen,enjoy and then leave a comment.thanks!
When Pigs Fly

The Clash - On Broadway disk 4 the outtakes

Hola mi amigos,and i hope everyone is safe and well.This is a test repost of sorts as ive been having a lot of trouble with mediafire over the last few months etc so i would have been back sooner but tonight it finally clicked.Anyway ill get back to other posts over the next week or so.
Anyway this is another quality clash compilation this one,this one was made up to look like it could have been an official part of the boxset.the disk is even stamped 'promotional use only'.comprising rehearsals,demos and alternate mixes etc its a great disk for your collection.track 1 is a brilliant version of 'rock the casbah' with ranking roger toasting on it.in the meantime listen,enjoy and then leave a comment.thanks!
Disk 4 The Outtakes

Remembering Joe Strummer - Trash City Special

Afternoon listeners. This post is a gift from long time listener and contributor Jimbo from Antrim. Its a mega post recorded from a radio show and its a compilation of live tracks,studio interviews etc etc.i only got it this morning so havent listened to the whole thing yet but what i have listened to is brilliant.theres no proper cover art but a track list has been included for your convenience.its also in one long post so would make a great podcast type of thing.anyway please listen,enjoy say thanks to jimbo and leave a comment.thanks!
Trash City Joe Strummer

The Jam - Reading Festival 1978 FM broadcast

a quick request for the jam from the reading festival of 1978. this is only the 8 song fm broadcast and i know there is a 17 track full set version somewhere.anyway thanks to camden dave for this version. please listen, enjoy and then leave a comment. thanks!

the Jam Reading 78

The Specials - Al Capone - live in Hamburg 80

another great live specials posting recorded in 1980 in Hamburg.nice sound with a great atmosphere throughout.listen,dance in your kitchen,enjoy and leave a comment.thanks!

Al Capone '80

Joe Strummer - Live on the Jools Holland Show

This post is a great joe strummer and the mescaleros mini show recorded live on the jools holland show sometime back in 2000. its 4 tracks  (well technically 5 if you count the opening 'jam')and features 2 tracks from the clash and 2 from the mescaleros. really good sound quality so i can only assume this was taken from a video rip or something like that. anyways thanks to reggie for this, its a really nice addition to my clash/joe strummer collection. so please listen, enjoy and then leave a comment.you know it makes sense.dont forget to include repost requests etc in the comments too or if there is anything in particular you would like to see you only have to ask.thanks very much.
Joe on the Jools Holland show

Joe Strummer - Rarities

another nice 13 track compilation from mr.strummer to start things off today.its got live tracks from his time with the pogues and other post clash related stuff.my fave has got to be the title track on this cd,cant really say why but it just is!
anyhoo please listen,enjoy and then leave a comment.thanks!

I Fought The Law