Classic Fall songs will get their first airing for over 20 years when Brix and The Extricated make their debut at The Ruby Lounge on 13 December. With ex-Fall members, featuring original Fall vixen Brix Smith-Start on guitar and vocals, powerhouse duo Steve Hanley on bass and brother Paul Hanley on drums (‘The greatest rhythm section in rock n roll’ – Luke Haines), Steve Trafford on guitar and vocals and virtuoso Jason Brown on guitar, this is a dream line up for lovers of The Fall sound.
The catalyst for the reformation was the publication of Steve Hanley’s book The Big Midweek earlier this year, a highly praised account of his 20 years in the band.
“A lot of ex-band mates came to the book launch,” says Steve, “and there was talk afterwards of maybe doing something together again.”
A few meetings later and soon they were rehearsing old songs and new. A planned Christmas gig for The Big Midweek provided the perfect opportunity to play live in celebration of what has been achieved so far and to create new momentum.
“When we read Steve’s book, it reminded us how well it could work and how great those songs were,” says Brix. “It feels so good to be playing again. I love playing with these guys and I've missed it. It’s exciting to see where we will go with this.”
This not-to-be-missed set will celebrate music from The Big Midweek, including Fall classics, plus new material.
Also on the bill for the evening, Una Baines will be performing with her band Poppycock, plus there’ll be a set from Kill Pretty.
Kill Pretty feature old school post punk vocalist Moët from The Hamsters, a current Blue Orchid and his son, Chris & Josh Dutton, plus ‘Rowche Rumble’ drummer Mike Leigh. Their album Dark Heart received wide critical acclaim and their new album Bubblegum Now will be released in 2015 by Louder Than War Records.
Poppycock feature Una Baines on keyboards, flautist Lucy Power, Nikki Dupuy on bass, guitarist Heather Greenbank, vocalist Julie Wolstenholme and drummer Pete Emms.
The Big Midweek: Life Inside The Fall by Steve Hanley and Olivia Piekarski is published by Route and is available from all good bookshops.
A percentage of the ticket price will be donated to The Wellspring, a resource centre for homeless and disadvantaged people in Stockport.
