NEWS
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Virgin Prunes promotional radio and TV appearances
Read more: Virgin Prunes promotional radio and TV appearancesGavin and Guggi will be on TV3’s news on Tuesday October 5 at 17:55, 21:00 and 23:00. Additionally, Gavin, Guggi & Dave-id will be on 2FM at midnight, guesting on Dan Hegarty’s show. 2FM can be listened to live online.
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Gavin on RTE Rattlebag
Read more: Gavin on RTE RattlebagGavin will talk about the Virgin Prunes in a half hour special on RTE radio one’s Rattlebag on Monday, September 26 at 2.45 GMT+1. RTE 1 is available live on line.
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Virgin Prunes matinee in Brussels
Read more: Virgin Prunes matinee in BrusselsGavin and Guggi are set to appear at a Virgin Prunes matinee in Brussels on October 30. Organised by the Ancienne Belgique venue, the evening consists of the screening of unique Virgin Prunes footage, a live interview with Gavin and Guggi by Dutch DJ Lux Janssen (who will also play his favourite Virgin Prunes tracks) and two performances by the band Dez Mona. The evening ends with a DJ set by Gavin and Guggi. More info at Virginprunes.com.
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Classics for Pluto
Read more: Classics for PlutoGavin, in his role as a showband singer in the film ‘Breakfast on Pluto’, will be in the studio sometime next week to record some cover versions of 70s classics especially for the film.
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New Virgin Prunes promo fetches 225 pounds on E-bay
Read more: New Virgin Prunes promo fetches 225 pounds on E-bayA Mute Records Virgin Prunes compilation promo entitled ‘An Exhibition’ fetched £ 225 in an E-bay auction. The winning bidder is now the proud owner of the 10 track promo to accompany the re-release of the Virgin Prunes back catalogue.
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Gavin Friday lands role in ‘Breakfast on Pluto’
Read more: Gavin Friday lands role in ‘Breakfast on Pluto’You may have picked up some rumours already and we can now confirm that Gavin will indeed play a role in Neil Jordan’s new film ‘Breakfast on Pluto’. The film is written by Neil Jordan and Pat McCabe after McCabe’s 1999 novel. The Breakfast on Pluto cast consists of Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Brendan Gleeson, Stephen Rea and Gavin Friday.
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Gavin and Guggi sign at Sister Ray
Read more: Gavin and Guggi sign at Sister RayGavin Friday and Guggi will be signing copies of the re-issued Virgin Prunes CDs at London’s indie record shop ‘Sister Ray’ on September 29th, before their Nag Nag Nag DJ set. Signing will start early afternoon around 1.30 for copies purchased in Sister Ray. Sister Ray 94 Berwick Street Soho LONDON W1F 0QF
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Mute America will release Virgin Prunes re-issues
Read more: Mute America will release Virgin Prunes re-issuesGood news for American fans. Mute America will release the Virgin Prunes CD re-issues shortly after their U.K./European release.
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Virgin Prunes albums remastered
Read more: Virgin Prunes albums remasteredPreviews of the artwork and tracklisting of the upcoming 5 remastered Virgin Prunes CDs start Monday, June 21st, on Virginprunes.com.
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Gavin on ReJoyce Dublin 2004 posters
Read more: Gavin on ReJoyce Dublin 2004 postersDubliners may have spotted Gavin on posters (pdf / Jpg) promoting ‘ReJoyce Dublin 2004’, the Bloomsday Centenary Festival, around their city. Rejoyce Dublin has asked Irish directors to film extracts from Ulysses. Director Shimmy Marcus (Headrush, Aidan Walsh – Master of the Universe) decided to focus on racism and anti-semitism. He filmed Gavin and Maurice and members of the Friday/Seezer ensemble busking ‘Fatal Flower Garden’ (formerly known as The Jew’s Daughter) on Moore Street. The 9 minute film will be shown on Bloomsday.