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A BandHouse Gigs Tribute to XTC: April 6, 2019
September 28, 2018: BandHouse Gigs is a DC area not for profit music collective founded by Ron
Newmyer and Chuck Sullivan in 2004 and now involving a dozen other regular
volunteers. They enlist some of the area's finest musicians to perform the
songs of various bands live. On Saturday, April 6, 2019, The Barns at Wolf Trap
will host
A BandHouse Gigs Tribute to XTC. "For those new to
XTC, this is the chance to hear an incredible pop band's music that reminds one
of The Beatles, yet is far more underappreciated."
Petition: XTC: This is Pop on Blu-ray
September 30, 2018: Leslie Gooch writes, "Do you love XTC? [
XTC: This is Pop] is a
documentary every fan should see, and one you'll want to show to non fans as
well. Only available by streaming via subscription channels, and an occasional
television airing,
this petition is an attempt to prove enough interest to get
a Blu-ray or DVD made and available for purchase. Please add your name if you
would be interested in a copy of this fantastic documentary."
Andy Partridge will attend The Monkees Christmas Party!
September 23, 2018: Andy Partridge, a life-long fan of The Monkees, has written the opening track
for their forthcoming holiday album,
Christmas Party. The song is “Unwrap You
At Christmas”. The album is available for pre-order, to be released on
October 12, 2018.
Andy Partridge: Apples & Oranges / Humanoid Boogie
May 24, 2018:
Andy Partridge made recordings in his newly upgraded shed of Syd
Barrett's “Apples & Oranges” and Neil Innes' “Humanoid
Boogie”. Mr. Partridge has released these recordings on a four track
(both songs in stereo and mono) double-A side 10" vinyl EP in a picture sleeve.
The EP is a limited edition of 1,396 copies, available exclusively at
Burning Shed. Pre-order now for a June 28, 2018, release.
Other News
March 24
Lee Neuman sent in chord charts for “
Summer's Cauldron”.
March 22
Peter Pumpkinhead is a “tribute to one of the most creative, melodic and precise bands ever: XTC. [Their] mission is to bring the music of this little known yet very appreciated group of musical geniuses back. [They] lovingly recreate the sound and the energy to a T. Welcome!”
January 21
Erich Sellheim has recorded more than 35 cover versions of XTC songs, all in German. Most recently, he released videos for “Spielzeug” (Toys) and “Wüsteninsel” (Desert Island).
January 14
Tim Bowness wrote to say that his new album,
Flowers At The Scene, features Andy Partridge playing guitar on one track. The album will be released on 1 March 2019 in multiple formats.
December 29
Chris Rowley has submitted Bass Tab for “
No Thugs In Our House”.
Recent Site Updates
March 24, 2019: Songs - XTC: "Summer's Cauldron"
March 19, 2019: Discography - 12” Singles – Promotional Album Instore Play - Not For Sale
