Back in the day The Red Guitars were having a blast gigging up and down the UK & Europe, and fanzine's were where it was at. We met a sparky young guy in Leeds who produced a fanzine either named after him...or was he named after the zine? Rouska was the name. After hassling us … Continue reading Rouska’s Black Book – By Captain Swing
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John Peel Tribute Weekend at the Adelphi
This weekend Rich & I are playing a Rich & Lou's Loudhailer set at the Adelphi in Hull as part the Keeping it Peel tribute weekend to the late, great John Peel. John did more for bands and music - over many years - than anyone else. As with hundreds of bands he championed The Red Guitars. … Continue reading John Peel Tribute Weekend at the Adelphi
Good Technology 30th Anniversary Competition
June 24th 2013 was the 30th anniversary of the release of the Red Guitars first single Good Technology. The lyrics - written by Stuart Ross - comprise a whole songful of evocative lines including the prophetic "We've got computers that can find us friends." So, to celebrate this momentous occasion we're having a bit of … Continue reading Good Technology 30th Anniversary Competition
Sylvie is Smiling
I love this picture that Richard took of Sylvie because you can tell she is smiling even from the back. Hazel and Phil had just finished their set. They were fabulous. Dexter said he was totally surprised when Hazel started to sing...
Sticks Howard’s Debut
Hey Mike, you're in the band!
The howlin’ howards Play red Guitars
Sam can play nearly every Red Guitars song, but I could only remember three, so we played those - Good Technology, Heartbeat Go! and Paris France. Here we are; I was John and Jerry and Sam was Hal, me and Matt..."Paris France" Lou & Sam playing Red Guitars' Paris France, Nottingham The Howlin' Howards played … Continue reading The howlin’ howards Play red Guitars