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New Tour Intro Tape Competition

Friday, August 28th, 2009

We have a slightly unusual challenge for you guys. The band want someone to record the intro tape that will be played before they take to the stage for the upcoming live shows. As this was Ritchie’s idea, we’ll let him explain: “Well, my idea was to run another comp for people to send in […]

So, Let’s Recap…

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Jebus H Corblimey what just happened?

Only two weeks ago my family and I were sitting at Heathrow airport waiting for our flight to Sweden to meet and perform with Maria McKee, then to Finland to write with Michael Monroe.

Next I’m saying goodbye to my family at Heathrow where I’ll board a flight to LA. Luckily I can upgrade my seat to premium using my airmiles, so far so good.

Up, Up And Away

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Just touched down in LAX, and after a visit to the wonderful Chelsea at the Viper Room we head off to our digs where we are confronted by some awesome Toadies fans who saw my show with them a few weeks ago.

Strangers truly are friends you haven’t met yet, especially in Korea Town, CA.

Chutzpah! – New Album Blog – April ’09

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The Wildhearts – Recording the new album – Apr 2009 · Words by Ginger, CJ, Scott & Ritch Day 1 – CJ – Travel Day Day 2 – Scott – First Day Of Recording Day 3 – Ginger – Cooking with Confidence Day 4 – Ginger – Cow shit and salmon. Day 5 – Ginger […]

Studio report / acoustic tour dates

Monday, June 13th, 2005

We’ve got another studio report from Ginger along with another new song for you to feast your ears on at the MySpace site. Don’t forget the forthcoming acoustic tour:Jun 17 Rugely Red Rose (support Jackdaw4, Plan A)Jun 18 Glasgow BarflyJun 19 Newcastle Archer (support Jackdaw4)Jun 20 Wrexham TalbotJun 21 Manchester Dry BarJun 22 Leeds Josephs […]

Word From The Wild West

Thursday, June 2nd, 2005

Recording at Willie Nelson’s Studio, June 2005 · Words by Ginger Texas. How can anyone not love this place? There’s a little sticker in Willie’s studio (among the tons of pictures of Willie and his favourite people/things adorning the walls) that says “there’s a little bit of everything in Texas”. Behind the bar at Elmo’s […]

Studio Report

Sunday, May 29th, 2005

Ginger has been recording at Willie Nelson’s studio; check out his studio report and new song in the features section. Additionally, we’re hearing that Willie Dowling’s band Jackdaw4 will be supporting Ginger on the acoustic tour in June – check the gigs page for dates and further details

The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed – Studio Report

Sunday, June 22nd, 2003

The album ‘The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed’ is currently being recorded. We have a studio report from early in the making of the album now on the features page

The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed

Friday, June 20th, 2003

In the studio with Ginger early in the making of the forthcoming album ‘The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed’ · Words by Kris Coverdale It’s with a more than a little trepidation that I walk down a darkened road in North London, looking for an address where I’ve arranged to meet Rudy & Gary (The Wildhearts […]

Pray For Me Mama (I’m A Geordie Now)

Wednesday, May 30th, 2001

In the studio with Jason Ringenberg and The Wildhearts · Words by Darren Stockford It’s like something from a movie. Perhaps a fantasy sequence in High Fidelity? The camera (in a low shot) glides through the studio door. On the floor lies Danny McCormack, curled up in the foetal position, purring like a cat. Pan […]