Category Archives: a head full of wishes

You like the shoes I wear #18 – Dean Wareham

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Andy

Dean & BrittaOriginally uploaded by modernmod The last time Dean appeared in this series I rushed off to the Puma website to try and buy his shoes (now that’s the dedication of a fan). I do rather like these white … Continue reading →

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How sad am I? #1

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Andy

By default WordPress installs a silly little plug-in called “Hello Dolly” that… …symbolizes the hope and enthusiasm of an entire generation summed up in two words sung most famously by Louis Armstrong: Hello, Dolly. When activated you will randomly see … Continue reading →

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Frock and roll

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Andy

P1020715 (originally uploaded by mountmccabe) I must admit that It bothered me when I read on Damon & Naomi’s website that… Naomi has been dressed for this tour by designer Gary Graham. You’ll have to follow the band to see … Continue reading →

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I ♥ Damon & Naomi

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Andy

Naomi-5.jpg(originally uploaded by kirstiecat) Kirstiecat has a a short review and a lovely set of photos of Damon & Naomi’s recent show in Chicago… I’m looking forward to the end of November when they reach London although I’m a bit … Continue reading →

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When I thought I was alone…

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Andy

There was a time in between Galaxie 500 splitting up (in 1991) and us getting the Internet (late 1993 or early 94 I’d guess [1]) when I thought I was the only Galaxie 500 fan in the world. Occasionally a … Continue reading →

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It was 20 years ago today…

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Andy

Galaxie 500‘s first ever show Read a bit more about the first show on A Head Full of Wishes

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A history of Decomposing…free album to download!

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Andy

Sometime in the Autumn of 2004 I put forward the idea of a tribute album to the members of the Galaxie 500 Mailing List and a bunch of excellent contributions trickled in over the next few months…the plan was to … Continue reading →

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Lee Hazlewood 1929-2007

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Andy

Image swiped from this Hazelwood fansite A couple of months back on the Galaxie 500 Mailing List we were discussing the great Lee Hazlewood, who passed away yesterday. This is what I had to say back then… The second Nancy … Continue reading →

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My Top 6…Dean Wareham moments…

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Andy

(OK reading this back it sounds like the smug ramblings of a backstage ligger – but having written them out I may as well publish!) Over the 12 years of the Galaxie 500 Mailing List I have trotted out the … Continue reading →

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You know I try to please ya

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Andy

I love hearing (and seeing!) folk covering Luna or Galaxie 500 and while this might not be as weird as Tugboat on a steel drum it’s a very nice cover of Luna’s Anesthesia. The YouTube page has guitar tab and … Continue reading →

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