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August 2nd - there are four new videos of Vinny and Tim in session dotted around this site like a treasure hunt. Recorded in January they were intended as promo for the Goodbye My Angry Friend album, but materialised six months later, like I said, its a Blackburn thing. They can be also be viewed via myspace tv and youtube...so do feel free to comment. They have some good moments I think, both planned and improvisational. Incidentally, Tim hasn't joined the church, he just enjoys the uniform and it improves his performance no end so he reckons. I feel the same way about the beard and the new album...anyway, thats enough of that for now. Let me know what you think of them, VP Thurs 3rd July- New pics fom the delicate lens of Stevie O are dotted about this site. New videos are on their way too after some considerable delays [its a Blackburn thing..isn't it always]. New album preparation ongoing and kicking up a gear now we have a rehearsal schedule. New UK tour dates also tbc September/October, do check back for info. New stories of old friends reunited on the blogger , remarkable and inspiring, read on do if you have a minute, VP Wed 18th June -Live Radio session with Demo's Lethal Dancehall at www.manchesterradioonline.com show goes out 7-10pm, new songs and chatter.. May 1st - New Blogger is up and and running. Click here to read all about it... The download Vinny Peculiar single Lazy Bohemians available now all proceeds go to Salford Lads Club available from itunes, amazon etc All support very much appreciated, good cause, good call, the club is not only iconic and legendary but provides an alternative lifeline to 200 lads and girls in Salford...a proper youth club no less.
Apologies also to all as this site has been showing stuff from way back last year due to a technical error which should be sorted eventually but it might take awhile. Try the Vinny Myspace for a more updates if you fancy a change. The diary thing will continue...just bare with me a few days. Recent press relase re Lazy Bohemians... Salford based singer songwriter Vinny Peculiar, aka Alan Wilkes, is releasing a new single to support the Salford Lads’ and Girls’ Club’s £1million fundraising drive entitled "Lazy Bohemians", taken from his current solo album "Goodbye My Angry Friend." The B side and bonus download track of the single is called "Ghost Camp [prelude]", a song Vinny co wrote with former Smiths guitarist Craig Gannon, penned for a Salford Lads’ Club award winning radio play called the "Ghost Camp". Vinny notes: "’Lazy Bohemians’ is a self deprecating swipe against those whose talk about a revolution never seems to get anywhere, a personal wake up call to political apathy. My goal for this song is to really attract people’s attention and ’wake people up from the apathy’ surrounding the club, making them realise that if we don’t help it, the club, its fine musical history and all of the good work it does with local kids will eventually disappear." Vinny has a longstanding association with the Salford Lads’ Club, supporting various club events, performing for visiting Morrissey fans with Andy Rourke [ex The Smiths] and rehearsing with his star studded band who include ex members of The Smiths, OASIS and The Fall. The Grade II listed club’s patrons have so far raised £330,000 towards the £1million fundraising total, which has begun the process of providing vital repairs and upgrades to the facility, but more is still desperately needed to safeguard its future. Honorary Secretary Brian Ball notes: "It’s great to see people in the community coming up with innovative ways of fundraising. There’s such a rich musical history associated with the club that it seems only fitting that music is used to help try and safeguard its future. Please download the track – it’s not only a good tune, it helps to keep us doing the important work we do with local kids." The club provides a vital community resource for Ordsall’s children, offering a wide range of activities for all ages, including boxing, football, table tennis, IT and an annual camping holiday. Vinny will also be holding music workshops for young people at the club later on this year. The single is available to download from Apple ITunes, Amazon, Napster, eMusic, HMV, and Rhapsody, and all proceeds from the sales go to Salford Lads’ Club. Salford Lads’ and Girls’ Club is located on St Ignatius Walk, Ordsall. To enquire about the Salford Lads’ and Girls’ Club, or to make a funding proposal or donation, visit the club’s website at www.salfordladsclub.org., or contact LPC Living on 0800 587 8186. For more information on LPC Living and its work in the Heart of Ordsall, visit www.lpcliving.co.uk. LPC Living’s "Heart of Ordsall" Marketing Suite is located on
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