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Drummer Simon Wolstencroft, dubbed 'Funky Si' by Johnny Marr has worked with Ian Brown, John Squire, Andy Rourke, Terry Hall, Jez Kerr, Neville Staple and Craig Gannon to name but a few. He was the drummer in The Fall for 11 years. Every week he brings you tales of his exploits from more than 40 years on the Manchester music scene and beyond. His memoir 'You Can Drum But You Can't Hide' was published to wide acclaim in 2014. He says the inspiration for the book came when a contestant on Mastermind correctly identified him as the original drummer of The Smiths.
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It's bonus time again. We have a long overdue catch up. This time Simon talks about The Fall Futures and Pasts Festival, the end of House oF All and his new enterprise (and celebrity endorsed) Walking Tours. Spotify Playlist: https://cutt.ly/KygDRtI2 Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co/ Walking Tours : https://funkysi.com/
It's bonus time again. This time Simon Wolstencroft talks about the lost tapes for the Eilidh Bradley Project: EP, his old friend Andy Rourke and an update on the House oF All. Pre order below for limited vinyl ep, delivery August eilidhbradleyproject.bandcamp.com You can find this weeks playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/EeaO2PUh Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's bonus time again. This time Simon Wolstencroft talks about his new band House Of All, how it all started , life in the recording studio and what the future holds. You can find this weeks playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Dwa3JMBz Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's bonus time again. This time Simon Wolstencroft talks about his fashion favourites including; his Man Utd bobble hat, his mum's sheepskin coat and the Hawkins Astronaut boots he bought off the cock of the school Gaz Smith. You can find this weeks playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/ZBRZZvY Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's bonus episode time! Simon Wolstencroft looks back over his time in The Fall and his friendship with Mark E Smith in what would have been his 65th year. He talks about the tours, recording albums and just hanging out with Mark in the various pubs of Manchester and Salford. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/UAjKUVf Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's bonus episode time again. Simon talks about his favourite films, the best cities he has visited and his definitive Fall line-up. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/TUnciZ8 Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's bonus episode time. Simon talks about who he would have in his definitive Manchester band lineup, his favourite tv theme tunes and his favourite gigs attended as a punter. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/iUtrQqA Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 26 so it's the letter Z. Simon talks about romance in Zagreb, his love of Zildjian cymbals (the only serious choice) and his favourite animals at Belle Vue Zoo. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/hhISCjM Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 25 so it's the letter Y. Simon talks about yachts, his book You Can Drum But You Can't Hide and why he only lasted one night at the YMCA. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Ghb7Dzz Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 24 so it's the letter X. Simon talks about X-rated films, being part of the X generation and The Fall song Xmas With Simon. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/PhgvFNG Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 23 so it's the letter W. Simon talks about flying around Winter Hill, his love for Woolworths and what happened when he met Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/mheNsJO Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 22 so it's the letter V. Simon talks about his Dad's Vauxhall Vectra, his love for the Vulcan Bomber and The Fall song Victoria. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/pg0D9uF Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 21 so it's the letter U. Simon talks about Man United winning the treble, his dad's love for tripe and his adventures in the Underground Market. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/IgUHRUH Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 20 so it's the letter T. Simon talks about the horror comedy Theatre of Blood, digging in a Victorian Tip and his appearances on Top of the Pops. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Sgv2vyl Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 19 so it's the letter S. Simon talks about working with graphic artist Stanley Chow, the TV presenter he was named after and working on The Fall's 13th album Shift-Work. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/2ggOGbi Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 18 so it's the letter R. Simon talks about recording Realm of Dusk with The Fall, his time as a roadie and his love for the sci-fi, cult classic, Rollerball. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/NgtNszi Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 17 so it's the letter Q. Simon talks about his love for Quality Street chocolates, a holiday romance with the Queen of Hearts and the magic of Quincy Jones. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Df4Y6bq Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 16 so it's the letter P. Simon talks about his mum and dad, Pat and Peter, his travels up and down Palatine Road and his favourite song by a Manchester band. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/rfNr2VS Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 15 so it's the letter O. Simon talks about The Big O, Roy Orbison, one of his favourite pubs in Altrincham, The Old Market Tavern and why fellow Fall bandmate Craig Scanlon called him The Oracle. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/efGVX97 Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
It's week 14 so it's the letter N. Simon talks about New Order, a couple of famous Nigels and popping out to the Northern Quarter for sourdough bread. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/OfUieou Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co
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