When is a music tour not a tour? When the band’s not all there. Great as it was exploring the sights, sounds and (frequently garbage-tinged) smells of New York, it was never going to feel quite right without the rest of the band there. It came as some relief, then, when another expensively-crafted text message […]
The city that never sleeps (pt2)
The city that never sleeps… (pt 1)
From the city that never sleeps to the town that doctors say may never regain full consciousness. It’s quite a come-down, I can tell you. There are really two parts to this story, so I’ll do a bit of regaling now and fill in the rest when I have some pictures. On Sunday the 10th […]
Exciting tour News.
Yes, of course you’ll know by now that we’re playing in New York this August and that we’re very excited about it. Latest news is that a second gig has been added to the itinerary, we’re playing in Greenwich Village in Kenny’s Castaways, a venue which has hosted Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith and a host of […]
Introducing…
As he’s joining the band on a short-term secondment, it would seem only polite to introduce our adoring fan to Dusty Jopling: thinker, drinker, tinkerer and drummer extraordinaire. Born Dusty Jackson to a showbiz family, a swift escape in early childhood and a change of identity bought Doug to Preston where he swiftly gained qualifications sufficient […]
No drummer, no drama (Part II)
Welcome to The Layers’ sparkling new blog. Yes, we’re gradually trying to get away from the social networking sites (perhaps we’re just old) and stand on our own two (well, eight if you’re going to be picky) feet. Or is it ten? Because, as ever with The Layers, drama and excitement are afoot. That makes […]