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- The Enemy Reveal Meaning Behind Album Tracks
17 May 12
The Enemy reveal the meaning behind each track on their new album 'Streets In The Sky' in an exclusive interview, available on Spotify. Have a listen and buy the latest single 'Saturday' from: iTunes Amazon Spotify 7 Digital HMV Nokia Deezer Support real music - buy The Enemy album! Follow The Enemy... - Protected: Final Letter to Self
17 May 12
This post is password protected. You must visit the website and enter the password to continue reading. Tagged: 154 MC - The Exposure 24 degree show
17 May 12
CU Photography presents Exposure 24 a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the work of the 2012 graduates. The span of subject matters range from social documentary, in Dean O’Brien’s case it’s the impact that marriage agencies have had in Ukraine to the intimate relationships within family life... - Students work with Magnum photographer Olivia Arthur
17 May 12Olivia Arthur was in town to give a talk at Herbert Art Gallery and Museum this week. Arthur has recently published a new book Jeddah Diary that shows a revealing and insightful view into the world of Saudi women. Whilst in Coventry, Arthur took four lucky students from CU Photography around the city... - Lets Make a Den – Emily
17 May 12Click to view slideshow. Tagged: 152 MC , childhood , cold , den , Emily , empty - Lets Make a Den – Dave
17 May 12Click to view slideshow. Tagged: 152 MC , build , den , happy , lonely , Photography , Student Work - Welcome to Peter Clemon's Rock of Ages
16 May 12
This Post Remain's on top as an introduction to the site. Scroll below for the latest posts. This Blogspot is part of the Hobo (Coventry Music and Arts Magazine) archive. Hobo was a Coventry music magazine c 1973 - 75 and the archives of the magazine and Hobo workshop and the general music scene of... - Ray King - Coventry Music Legend
16 May 12
Pete Clemons with yet another portrayal of a Coventry legend - Ray King. the article is archived here on behalf of Pete Clemons. - The Fortunes - Fifty Year Milestone - Pete Clemons
16 May 12
Pete Clemons has been chalking up more articles in the Coventry telegraph, which on his behalf, we are archiving here. This article focuses the history of the Fortunes - The Fortunes with what became the signature of tune of Radio Caroline in the 60's Their first big hit - 1965 And in 2009 with Coventry... - Avengers, Illuminated & West Wing
16 May 12
Time for another installment of WGOITWOOOTCFBR ('What's going on in the world of one of the chaps from Barricades Rise', isn't it obvious?) At the weekend I took my wife (she paid) to see The Avengers Assemble on the big screen. I saw it in 3D, but only due to the fact we have a 4 month old, and he... - Stars War
16 May 12
BETTE AND JOAN Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, Tuesday 15th May, 2012 Anton Burge’s witty play is set during the filming of camp cult classic, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? the film that brought Hollywood royalty, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, together on screen. For most of the duration, we see the... - “creativity not committed to public purpose is merely therapy or ego satisfaction”
15 May 12
“an actor is totally vulnerable. his total personality is exposed to critical judgment – his intellect, his bearing, his diction, his whole appearance. in short, his ego ” – alec guinness “never let your ego get so close to your position that when your position goes, your ego... - Andy Hopkins Lined Up For Coventry After Show DJ Set
15 May 12
It looks like Andy Hopkins could be partying into the night after Monday's Coventry gig next week as he takes up a DJ slot with his good friend John Dawkins at S7ven nightclub. The popular Coventry venue was the location for The Enemy video Gimme The Sign shoot in February and will be hosting a free... - Lumps and bumps
14 May 12
It has to be said, I'm starting to feel decidedly large now. This is me at 31 and a bit weeks (apologies for untidy bedroom in the background!). I have now put on over two stone, am getting decidedly breathless having to walk around at work and have forgotten what a decent night's sleep feels like... - Same Old Thing
14 May 12
Just lately we've pretty much just got on with being happy. Trying to put the seizures to one side and just focus on doing what I do best, sleeping, eating and slobbering. It came around to the time when I was due another trip to the vets to get my quarterly prescription, and it also came around that... - The Enemy Forced To Change Coventry Gig Venues
14 May 12
The Enemy have been forced to change venues for their Coventry gigs next week and released this important message: "We're sad to announce that because of noise restrictions imposed by Coventry Council and certain health and safety aspects, the sold out gigs on the 21st and 22nd of May will not be able... - The Photobook Club at CU Photography
14 May 12Just this past week the Photobook Club , run by Lecturer Matt Johnston held a small meetup with students from different years to look through a selection of new and old photobooks that participants had brought to the event to talk about. The meetup is much like those that happen all around the world... - Modern Romance
14 May 12
PEARL DAVE Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, Sunday 13th May, 2012 I don’t usually review stand-up on this blog but then this is not your usual stand-up show. Comedian and actor Isy Suttie (you’ll know her as Dobby in Peep Show ) performs a one-woman show, a story with songs that packs into its running... - Crockwell Farm, Daventry – An Excellent Wedding Reception at an Excellent Venue
12 May 12
Crockwell Farm was a new one on us today. The venue, scarcely 30miles from the CoverUps Coventry HQ, sits in undulating countryside. The views from the venue are really something – and well worth the somewhat rally-worth drive! Old Friends, Colleagues and Classmates A number of tonight’s... - Theatre Of Hate – Burning Rome / Biber Records – 1982
11 May 12
The Original Sin / Do You Believe In The Westworld / The Klan / Conquistador / Poppies Incinarator / Judgement Hymn / 63 / Rebel Without A Brain / Legion Uploaded today is the third live release by Theatre Of Hate. The first was a cassette tape recorded at the Lyceum in London, the second was an LP... - Best Of British - BR Skype Interview
11 May 12A couple of weeks ago we gave a Skype interview for the team at @BOBunsigned . The interview is now online for all to hear as part of their weekly Radio/Podcasts series. Take a listen to show 7 here . Our interview kicks off around 36mins and 25 seconds in to the show and you can skip directly to it... - Caswell House; the Cotswolds Newest/Oldest Wedding Venue!
11 May 12
The first of this weekend’s weddings took place at Caswell House; a collection of buildings dating back as far as the 1400s. It’s a new one to us – which is unsurprising since the venue only opened 2 years ago! Already turning a busy calendar this season it seems the Cotswolds has... - Knit Club Birthday Bash!
10 May 12
Well, the Knit Stitch and Crochet club in the Mead Gallery turned 1 yesterday, and we had a lovely little party wiith new knitters, and a fab cake – a fun time was had by all (there were even some knitted sandwiches!) We are always looking for new members, so if you fancy meeting some fab new... - The Barber of Seville Review by Cheryl Laverick
10 May 12One of our STARS Cheryl Laverick reviews ETO's production of 'The Barber of Seville'. - Hunger Games, Goon Squad & Battlestar
10 May 12Time for a 'What's going on in the world of one of the chaps from Barricades Rise' or WGOITWOOOTCFBR for short. I might rethink that title. Recently I went to see The Hunger Games on the big screen. I was lucky enough to know absolutely nothing about it and was really taken in with it. Although based...