There is a new interview with Jay by François Zappa on his El Garaje De Frank website. which touches on the many eras of Gene loves Jezebel and Jay’s solo albums.
Read it on the El Garage De Frank site here.
New interview with Jay
Jay Aston Arnside appearances
In November Jay will be doing two intimate shows at Arnside in the Lake District. They are being put on by Moochin’ About, the purveyors of jazz who have a Jazz & Blues café in the town, and these shows will be held at the Arnside Sailing Club on The Promenade.
On Thursday 18th November the first evening will comprise a Q&A with Jay, hosted by John Robb, and followed by a short set. On Friday 19th, Jay will perform a full set.
These performances will be dedicated to the remembrance of Jo McLaughlin, who sadly died young and suddenly earlier this year.
Both nights will be limited to 30 tickets per evening due to social distancing. You can get tickets and further details from Moochin’ About’s Bandcamp page here.
James interview with ‘It’s All About New Wave’
James Stevenson has recently been interviewed by Monty Mendigoria for the ‘It’s All About New Wave’ Facebook video podcast. He talks about his career in the music industry, including not only Gene Loves Jezebel but also The Alarm, Billy Duffy, Holy Holy, his solo work and forthcoming gigs.
Jay Aston support gigs
Jay has four support slots over the next few days. He plays support to GFischer Z for two nights, Spear of Destiny on a third, and then Mark Burgess for a fourth. See our Shows page for upcoming gigs.
GLJ to play at Sinner’s Day festival
Gene Loves jezebel have been confirmed for Sinner’s Day festival which will go ahead at the end of October this year. The three day festival takes place at Heusden-Zolder in Belgium and GLJ will play on the main stage on Monday 1st November, taking to the stage at 13:50 for a fifty minute set. Fields of the Nephilim will headline that day, but the festival also comprises The Mission, Gary Numan, The Stranglers, Chameleons and Glen Matlock among many, many others. Find out more and purchase tickets from the Sinner’s Day website.
UK Tour rescheduled yet again
The 40th Anniversary UK Tour has unfortunately had to be rescheduled, and will now happen in April 2022, finishing at London’s O2 Academy in Islington on Sunday 1st May. Dates have been updated on our shows page.
Jay interview with ‘It’s All About New Wave’
Jay Aston will be interviewed on the It’s All About New Wave podcast tomorrow, Friday 16th July. The show is hosted in the Philippines by Monty Mendigoria. This weekly podcast on Facebook has featured a range of 80s and New Wave musicians. Watch the show with Jay live at 1pm UK time, 8pm Manila time, or catch up later, via the It’s All About New Wave Facebook page.
James’ album out today
James Stevenson’s second solo album, ‘The Other Side Of The World’, is out today and available for streaming and digital download from all usual sources. The CD is available from his website.
The album is getting great reviews and has ‘album of the week’ at Metal Talk. Developing the intimate feel of his debut, ‘Everything’s Getting Closer To Being Over’ of 2014, the new album is richer and more confident.
Cruel World festival add a second date
With 14th May 2022 already sold out, the Cruel World festival have added a second date, 15th May. Announcement will be made on 25th June, with tickets available from 2pm PT on Wednesday 30th June, and a presale from noon. Full details will be available from 11am PT on 25th at the Cruel World website.
GLJ to play LA’s Cruel World Festival
Gene Loves Jezebel, as Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, will be playing at the Cruel World festival in the USA in May 2022. Taking place at ‘Brookside at the Rose Bowl’ in Pasadena on Saturday 14th May 2022, the band will be alongside an impressive line-up of artists including Blondie, Bauhaus, Devo, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Psychedelic Furs, Public Image Ltd and Morrissey.
Presale starts on Friday 11th June at 10am Pacific Time (6pm GMT), and tickets will start with a $29.99 deposit. You can register for early access at the Cruel World website.
For detailed ticket options and payment plans, as well as to book and find out more details go to the Cruel World website here.
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