I spent a quite brilliant evening at The Horn in St Albans watching US band The Tearaways. This is without doubt the best way to watch live music, and the band were at the top of their game, and it was a stunning gig. The band were over in the UK doing a short tour, and what a great opportunity to see the band in an intimate venue. They couldn't have been nicer after the show coming back out to chat to everyone. An extra special to bassist John Ferriter for his help, and allowing me to take photographs, and also for giving me some of the band's CDs at the end of the night.
The Tearaways have a rather famous drummer. Clem Burke from Blondie... My own first record was by Blondie, so it's extra special to have this connection in the book.
If you ever get the chance to see this band you must go. Great musicians, and great songs... what a great way to spend a Monday evening...
The chapter on The Tearaways will feature in the forthcoming charity book, The Record, set to be published in 2019. I am doing the book in memory of my mum who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2012, and sadly died in 2016. All proceeds raised from sales will be donated to Bowel Cancer UK.
