Monthly Archives: July 2011

Taking aim at Darlington’s Gentlemen and Lady Archers

Posted on July 24, 2011 by andybramfitt

  Howdy everyone- I hope you’ve had a great weekend and enjoyed the return to summer weather. How did you spend your Sunday morning ? A lie in, breakfast in bed, read the papers, drink coffee and eat croissants or … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes at BBC Newcastle

Posted on July 17, 2011 by andybramfitt

For most of my life BBC North East has been the thread with which my day has been woven; BBC Radio Newcastle breakfast bulletins during the snowy days hoping that the school would be closed, the “It’s a Goal Show” on a Saturday … Continue reading →

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Thriller Live at Sunderland Empire

Posted on July 12, 2011 by andybramfitt

Some artists lend themselves to great tribute acts – Gary Mullens as Freddie Mercury springs instantly to mind, not to mention the thousands of Elvis copies currently touring the world, but there’s no-one, no-one on earth who could possibly try … Continue reading →

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Phil Cool at the Empire Theatre, Consett

Posted on July 11, 2011 by andybramfitt

I wonder how many people can remember TV comedy in the early 80′s ? Spitting Image, The Young Ones, 3 of A Kind, Black Adder ?; very funny shows written by teams of comedic experts and delivered by some of … Continue reading →

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Roy Orbison – In Dreams ? In Newcastle ….

Posted on July 9, 2011 by andybramfitt

Howdy folks Over the past few weeks I have been very fortunate to see a wide & diverse range of musical acts all serving to widen my appreciation of the recording artists and helping me to relive my youth or … Continue reading →

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A Night at the Opera in Darlington

Posted on July 5, 2011 by andybramfitt

Had anyone previously asked me whether I fancied ‘a Night at the Opera’, I would have thought they were meaning the seminal Queen album containing such hits as “Love of my Life”, “You’re my Best Friend” and of course “Bohemian Rhapsody”, … Continue reading →

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Barry & Stuart – It’s just an illusion

Posted on July 4, 2011 by andybramfitt

On Friday I took Mrs B up to Durham to the Gala to see the latest in a long line of Scottish double acts.  For those of you who have yet to go to the Gala theatre you’re really missing … Continue reading →

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