The Cat on "Where The Action Is" Kirkcaldy VRN 1287 AM - Sunday 26 July 2009

This is the playlist for tonight's show:

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas - Honey Chile (Motown 1967)
The Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble (Decca 1967) (show theme)
Madeline Bell - Mercy Mercy Mercy (Philips 1967)
Sandie Shaw - Gotta See My Baby Everyday (Pye 1965)
Big Star - When My Baby's Beside Me (Stax 1972)
Sharon Marie - Thinkin' 'Bout You Baby (Capitol 1964)
The Treasures - Hold Me Tight (Shirley 1964)
Vicki Carr - Tunesmith (Liberty 1967)
Gary Usher - Sacramento (Capitol 1964) (Connect 3)
Annette Funicello - California Sun (Label Unknown 1963) (Connect 3)
The Flowerpot Men - Let's Go To San Francisco Pt 1 & 2 (Deram 1967) (Connect 3)
The Crystals - Uptown (Philles 1962)
Houston Wells & The Marksmen - North Wind (Parlophone 1962)
Darlene Love - Strange Love (Philles 1964) (Birthday: 26/7/41 Darlene Love)
The Ivy League - What More Do You Want (Piccadilly 1964)
Curtis Lee - Pretty Little Angel Eyes (Dunes 1961)
France Gall - Jazz A Gogo (Label Unknown 1964) (Foreign Language)
Michael Cox - Stand Up (HMV 1962)
The Survivors - After The Game (Capitol 1964) (Half-Time Instrumental)
The Rockin' Berries - Let's Try Again (Piccadilly 1965)
Mike Berry & The Admirals - It's Just A Matter of Time (HMV 1962)
Emitt Rhodes - With My Face On The Floor (Dunhill 1970)
Petula Clark - Gotta Tell The World (Pye 1965)
Kim Weston - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A While) (Motown 1965)
Rachel & The Revolvers - The Revo-lution (Dot 1962)
Teenage Fanclub - Sparky's Dream (Creation 1995) (Under The Influence)
Pickettywitch - You Got Me So I Don't Know (Pye 1969)
The Ronettes - Be My Baby (Philles 1963)
John Leyton - Son This Is She (HMV 1961)
Nancy Sinatra - Tony Rome (Reprise 1967) (Connect 3)
Dana Gillespie - London Social Degree (London 1967) (Connect 3)
The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me (Gregmark 1961) (Connect 3)
The Honeys - Hide Go Seek (Capitol 1963)
Veronica - So Young (Phil Spector 1961)
Ian Gregory - Can't You Hear The Beat of a Broken Heart (Pye 1961) (Two of a Kind)
Ian Gregory - Mr Lovebug (Pye 1962) (Two of a Kind)
Love - You Set The Scene (Elektra 1967)
The Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble (Decca 1967) (show theme)

Remember, if you're ever involved in a non-fatal accident in the Kirkcaldy area, do tune in on 1287AM or Channel 3 on the hospital headsets to "Where The Action Is", a blend of mod, coul, Motown, girl groups/singers and alternative pop from the late 50s through to the early 70s.

Feel free to leave a comment or indeed a request or two. I can't promise to play it immediately - the shows are usually done live but prepared two or three weeks in advance - but I'll endeavour to play them within a month.

The Cat
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The Cat on "Where The Action Is" Kirkcaldy VRN 1287 AM - Sunday 19 July 2009

This is the playlist for tonight's show:

Rick and Sandy - Lost My Girl (Decca 1965)
The Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble (Decca 1967) (show theme)
The Settlers - Major To Minor (Pye 1967)
The Lovin' Spoonful - She Is Still A Mystery (Kama Sutra 1967)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion (Tamla 1967)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Quicksand (Gordy 1963)
The Poets - I Love Her Still (Decca 1965)
The Searchers - Popcorn Double Feature (Pye 1967)
Emmitt Rhodes - Fresh As A Daisy (Dunhill 1970) (Connect 3)
Big Star - Daisy Glaze (Stax 1973) (Connect 3)
The Seeds - Daisy Mae (GNP Crescendo 1965) (Connect 3)
Game - Gonna Get Me Someone (Decca 1966)
John Carter & John Kennedy - It's Your Turn To Cry (Piccadilly 1966)
Vicki Carr - It Must Be Him (Liberty 1967) (Birthday: 19/7/41 Vicki Carr)
Lulu - Day Tripper (Columbia 1967)
The Knack - Who'll Be The Next In Line (Decca 1965)
Ria Bartok - Tu Te Moques de Moi (I Don't Wanna Leave You) (Foreign Language)
Jimmy James & The Vagabonds - This Heart of Mine (Piccadilly 1966)
The Small Faces - Own Up Time (Decca 1966) (Half-Time Instrumental)
The Mighty Avengers - Walkin' Thru The Sleepy City (Decca 1965)
Glen Campbell - Guess I'm Dumb (Capitol 1965)
Petula Clark - Monday, Monday (Pye 1965)
Carnaby - Jump and Dance (Piccadilly 1965)
Sandra Barry & The Boys - Really Gonna Shake (Decca 1964)
The Action - Love Is All (Label Unknown 1967/68)
The Orchids - Caveman (Sarah 1989) (Under The Influence)
The Orchids - That Boy Is Messing Up My Mind (Columbia 1963)
The Chosen Few - So Much To Look Forward To (Pye 1965)
Smoke - We Can Take It (Columbia 1967)
The Honeys - He's A Doll (Warner Bros 1964) (Connect 3)
The Paper Dolls - Something Here In My Heart (Keeps A Tellin' Me No) (Pye 1968) (Connect 3)
Linda Doll & The Sundowners - He Don't Want Your Love Anymore (Piccadilly 1964) (Connect 3)
The Mockingbirds - One By One (Decca 1968)
Episode Six - I Hear Trumpets Blow (Pye 1966)
Cilla Black - I've Been Wrong Before (Parlophone 1965) (Two of a Kind)
Cilla Black - Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight) (EMI 1971) (Two of a Kind)
The Chants - I Could Write A Book (Pye 1963)
The Raspberries - If You Change Your Mind (Capitol 1972)
The Walker Brothers - After The Lights Go Out (Smash 1966)
The Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble (Decca 1967) (show theme)

Remember, if you're ever involved in a non-fatal accident in the Kirkcaldy area, do tune in on 1287AM or Channel 3 on the hospital headsets to "Where The Action Is", a blend of mod, coul, Motown, girl groups/singers and alternative pop from the late 50s through to the early 70s.

Feel free to leave a comment or indeed a request or two. I can't promise to play it immediately - the shows are usually done live but prepared two or three weeks in advance - but I'll endeavour to play them within a month.

The Cat
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The Proclaimers USA Tour News

From The Proclaimers:

"Here is gig info for The Proclaimers USA September 2009 Tour. All tickets on sale now and we hope to add a further date in San Francisco on 24th Sep, confirmation on that ASAP. Following on from acoustic shows in the US earlier this year, Craig and Charlie will be joined by their full band, Stevie, Garry John, Zac and Clive for this tour.

Cheers,

Persevere

USA September 2009 Tour

Tue Sep 8 Philadelphia PA / World Cafe Live
http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3151

Wed Sep 9 Foxborough, MA / Showcase Live http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/

Fri Sep 11 New York, NY / Blender Theater at Gramercy
http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/410447

Sun Sep 13 Alexandria, VA / Birchmere
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/150042E792B64839?artistid=1308887&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Mon Sep 14 Ann Arbor, MI / The Ark
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/

Tue Sep 15 Chicago, IL / Double Door
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040042E87C38251B?artistid=735899&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Thu Sep 17 Minneapolis, MN / Triple Rock Social Club http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/

Sat Sep 19 Denver, CO / Soiled Dove
https://www.vendini.com/service/tickets/

Sun Sep 20 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge
http://www.myspace.com/theurbanlounge

Tue Sep 22 Seattle, WA / The Showbox
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F0042E1B77B5993

Wed Sep 23 Portland, OR / Aladdin Theatre
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F0042E6C42865B8?artistid=735899&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1"

I haven't added direct links but you can copy and paste as you wish.

The Cat on "Where The Action Is" Kirkcaldy VRN 1287 AM - Sunday 12 July 2009

This is the playlist for tonight's show::

The Action - Shadows and Reflections (Parlophone 1967)
The Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble (Decca 1967) (show theme)
The Mamas and the Papas - Go Where You Wanna Go (Dunhill 1965)
The Shangri-las - Out In The Streets (Red Bird 1965)
The Rockin' Berries - He's In Town (Piccadilly 1964)
The Seeds - Can't Seem To Make You Mine (GNP Crescendo 1965)
The Boys - Splendor In The Grass (Kama Sutra 1965)
The Ad-Libs - He Ain't No Angel (Blue Cat 1965)
The Ivy League - Running Round In Circles (Piccadilly 1966) (Connect 3)
Les Fleur de Lys - Circles (Immediate 1966) (Connect 3)
Buffy Sainte-Marie - The Circle Game (Vanguard 1967) (Connect 3)
The Beach Boys - Don't Worry Baby (Capitol 1964)
The Chiffons - I Have A Boyfriend (Laurie 1963)
Julie Grant - Somebody Tell Him (Pye 1962) (Birthday: 12/7/46 Julie Grant)
Barry McGuire - This Precious Time (Dunhill 1966)
The Bandits - I Remember The Girl (Panorama 1966)
France Gall - Christiansen (Philips 1964) (Foreign Language)
The Jelly Beans - Baby Be Mine (Red Bird 1964)
David Ede & The Rabin Rock Band - Twistin' Those Meeces To Pieces (Pye 1962) (Half-Time Instrumental)
Duane Eddy & The Rebelettes - Guitar Child (RCA Victor 1964)
Sharon Marie - Run-Around Lover (Capitol 1963)
The Exciters - Do-Wah-Diddy (United Artists 1963)
The Survivors - Pamela Jean (Capitol 1964)
The Byrds - Don't Doubt Yourself, Babe (Columbia 1965)
The Honeys - The One You Can't Have (Capitol 1963)
The Spooks - Sally Machine (Egomania 2001) (Under The Influence)
Moody & The Deltas - Everybody Come Clap Your Hands (Daisy 1963)
Big Star - I'm In Love With A Girl (Stax 1973)
The Fashionettes - Daydreamin' of You (GNP Crescendo 1964)
Bobby Vee - Take Good Care of My Baby (London 1961) (Connect 3)
Bobby Sheen - I Want You For My Sweetheart (Dimension 1965) (Connect 3)
Bobby Cristo - The Others Side of the Track (Decca 1964) (Connect 3)
Karen Verros - Little Boy (Dot 1965)
Brenda Lee - So Deep (Decca 1962)
The Who - Magic Bus (Track 1968) (Two of a Kind)
The Who - Substitute (Reaction 1966) (Two of a Kind)
The Orchids - That Boy Is Messin' Up My Mind (Columbia 1963)
American Spring - Shyin' Away (Columbia 1973)
The Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble (Decca 1967) (show theme)

Remember, if you're ever involved in a non-fatal accident in the Kirkcaldy area, do tune in on 1287AM or Channel 3 on the hospital headsets to "Where The Action Is", a blend of mod, coul, Motown, girl groups/singers and alternative pop from the late 50s through to the early 70s.

Feel free to leave a comment or indeed a request or two. I can't promise to play it immediately - the shows are usually done live but prepared two or three weeks in advance - but I'll endeavour to play them within a month.

The Cat
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Trashcan Sinatras - News

A couple of messgaes form Trashcan Sinatras:

"Here is an update as the USA tour approaches:

There have been a couple of new shows (St. louis and a second Philadelphia show) and a change to a previously announced (capistrano) show:

july 19 san juan capistrano, ca - coach house (changed from 7/16)
july 28 san diego, ca - casbah
july 29 los angeles, ca - troubadour
july 31 san francisco, ca - cafe du nord
aug 2 portland, or - aladdin theater
aug 3 seattle, wa - triple door
aug 5 salt lake city, ut - club vegas
aug 6 denver, co - larimer lounge
aug 8 st. louis, mo - firebird (recently added)
aug 9 chicago, il - schuba's
aug 10 milwaukee, wi - shank hall
aug 11 cleveland, oh - grog shop
aug 13 washington, dc - rock & roll hotel
aug 14 philadelphia, pa - tin angel (late show added, now playing 2
shows)
aug 15 new york, ny - bowery ballroom
aug 16 boston, ma - t.t. the bear's

It's still possible that another show could be added.

Tickets are on sale for all shows. Promo appearances to be announced.

The band is also playing at the fuji festival:

July 25, 2009 niigata, japan - fuji festival

Unfortunately, the band's north american record deal did not work out and the the album release date in north america is now TBD, probably around september.

The UK/Ireland release is september 14. "I Wish You'd Met Her" is the first single, followed by "People" and "Morning Star".

The band will likely be on tour in the UK/Ireland in the fall and a couple other tours are being looked at before the end of the year

New t-shirts, CDs and other merchandise coming soon on the website and on tour.

You can follow the band at trashcansinatras.com, myspace, facebook, twitter and ilike."

That message, which I took the liberty of punctuating, was followed today by this one:

"Quick update, two things that should have been included in the last update:

While the band's USA record deal did not work out and they are now looking at other options, this DOES NOT affect pre-orders of the special edition CD.

The special edition was coordinated by the band's UK record label and the CDs actually started mailing today. Autographed copies have not mailed yet as they are moving around Scotland and the USA being signed by the band.

If you pre-ordered the CD, depending where you live and if you have an autographed copy (which will be a surprise), your CD could arrive beginning in a couple of days.

Brookville has been added to the North American tour as the national opening act. Andy Chase produced "In The Music" and Brookville is a side project of his when he's not recording with his band Ivy.

Local openers are being added to a few shows (Denver, Boston, Salt Lake and Washington, DC so far).

Have a good weekend!"

Cheers

The Cat
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Colin Macintyre - "Island"

From Colin Macintyre, ex-Mull Historical Society:

"Hi All

My new album "Island" can now be pre-ordered on iTunes. The iTunes album download will come with 2 exclusive bonus tracks, 'What Kind Of Man' & 'Faith Finds A Way', as well as the 'Cape Wrath' video and digi-booklet. It's now available digitally worldwide with all the usual retailers.

It is released in the shops this Monday 6th July! The album CD comes with a short story I've written. Order the CD at AMAZON, HMV, or at PLAY

The new single edit of "Cape Wrath" is available for download too. You can download it from iTunes and all the usual places.

Listen/stream this Sunday 5th July to Radio Clyde's Billy Sloan Show for exclusive live tracks from my Isle of Mull home gig

If you're around come along to FOPP in Glasgow's Union St on Thursday 16th July - I'll be strumming in the store at 5pm. I'll also be at ROUGH TRADE EAST in Brick Lane, London, for an in-store performance on Friday 17th July.

Oh, and watch what the sun is doing to people on the Isle of Mull here

Whoa..

Colin"

Camera Obscura - Tour Dates and News

From Camera Obscura:

"Hello again,

A big thanks to everyone who came out to see us in North America. We will be back soon!

Now remember how we told you about all the festival shows we'd be playing throughout the summer, and we might have mentioned that we'd be touring round the UK and Europe in the Autumn. Well, here we are, barely finished in North America, and we'd like to fill you in on the shows we have organised for later in the year so far. See below.

While we have you, you can also watch us make our TV debut on The Craig Ferguson Show here and a new video for Honey in The Sun here.

Thats pretty much it for now, we'll see you soon no doubt, unless you are in Australia or New Zealand or one of them lands, in which case you'll have to wait a little bit longer (there's a hint there somewhere).

Thanks,
Camera Obscura

JULY
Fri 10 Jul UK T In The Park Festival
Sun 12 Jul Ireland Oxegen festival
Sat 18 Jul UK Suffolk Latitude Festival
Sat 25 Jul UK Derbyshire Indietracks festival
Sun 26 Jul UK London Ben & Jerry's Sundae

AUGUST
Sun 2 Aug UK Cardiff Big Weekend
Sat 8 Aug UK Ayrshire Dean Castle - with Lloyd Cole (how good is that going to be?)
Sat 15 Aug France St Malo La Route de Rock
Sun 23 Aug UK Hay-on-Wye Green Man Festival
Sat 29 Aug Sweden Stockholm Popaganda Festival

SEPTEMBER
Sat 26 Sep UK Southend Village Green Festival
Mon 28 Sep Belgium Venue TBC
Tue 29 Sep Germany Osnabruck Glanz & Gloria
Wed 30 Sep Denmark Copenhagen Loppen

OCTOBER
Thu 1 Oct Sweden Gothenburg Parken
Fri 2 Oct Norway Oslo Parkteatret
Sat 3 Oct Sweden Stockholm Strand
Mon 5 Oct Sweden Malmo Debaser
Tue 6 Oct Denmark Aarhus Woxhall
Wed 7 Oct Germany Hamburg Knust
Thu 8 Oct Germany Berlin Postbahnhof
Fri 9 Oct Czech Republic Prague The Cross Club
Sat 10 Oct Austria Vienna Flex
Mon 12 Oct Germany Munich 59to1
Tue 13 Oct Switzerland Zurich Abart
Wed 14 Oct Italy Milan Casa 139
Thu 15 Oct France Venue TBC
Fri 16 Oct France Paris Maroquinerie
Sun 18 Oct France Tourcoing Grand Mix
Mon 19 Oct Belgium Brussels Ancienne Belgique
Tue 20 Oct Holland Amsterdam Paradiso
Thu 22 Oct UK Norwich Waterfront
Fri 23 Oct UK Brighton Komedia
Sat 24 Oct UK Exeter Phoenix
Sun 25 Oct UK Bristol Thekla
Mon 26 Oct UK Lancaster Library
Tue 27 Oct UK Leeds Cockpit
Thu 29 Oct UK Glasgow Barrowlands

NOVEMBER
Tue 3 Nov UK London Shepherd's Bush Empire
Thu 5 Nov Spain Zaragoza Casa Del Loco
Fri 6 Nov Spain Salamanca Multiusos Sanchez Paraiso
Sat 7 Nov Spain Valladolid Fair
Sun 8 Nov Spain Madrid Heineken
Mon 9 Nov Spain Barcelona Apolo"

Enjoy.