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Just call me Alice…

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

Very excited to be heading Doune the Rabbit Hole this weekend. I will be reading some poems on the Longhouse Spoken Word Stage on Saturday, then singing along with my brother Jim’s band Easy, Tiger! on Sunday lunchtime. Taking the man and … Continue reading →

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I had a wonderful time at the Tip Tap Flat launch last week, thanks to everyone who came along and supported, and especial thanks to Louise Welsh and Adrian Searle for organising. Really enjoyed the jazz-accordian combo after as well! http://www.freightbooks.co.uk/great-launch-for-tip-tap-flat/ … Continue reading →

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry | Leave a comment

Tip Tap Flat

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

I have three poems coming out in an anthology of new creative writing and graphic art inspired by the City of Glasgow, to be launched Thursday 28th June, 6.30pm in Waterstones Sauchiehall Street. More details at: http://www.freightbooks.co.uk/tip-tap-flat-a-view-of-glasgow/ The poems include … Continue reading →

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Pedal on Parliament

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

I was there! April 28th: Over 3,000 gathered at the Meadows in Edinburgh for the biggest cycle protest ever seen in Scotland, matching protests in London, Rome and elsewhere,  in support of safer cycling and cities fit for people. I … Continue reading →

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Same City, Different Maps

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

Glasgow University and the Glasgow School of Art are launching an anthology of creative writing, Tip Tap Flat. The working title for the anthology was “Same City, Different Maps”, and the theme is the city of Glasgow.  I am lucky enough to have … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh gig – Ellen

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

Well call me an April fool and a dharma bum – my next reading will be at the Dharmic Angels showcase for Jack Kerouac’s 90th birthday year, Sunday 1st April  at No Rhyme, No Reason, Jazz Bar, Chambers St, Edinburgh, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow gigs – Jim McAteer

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

More gig news – Jim McAteer‘s Open Minded Open Mike is THIS THURSDAY at McChuills on the High Street, then he has a solo gig at the Roxy on Great Western Road Thursday April 5th! Finally, catch Easy, Tiger! again at … Continue reading →

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Glasgow gigs – Ellen McAteer

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

I’ll be reading at the Last Monday at the Rio Cafe, 8pm, 27 Hyndland Street, Monday 27th Feb! Headline poets are Jon Sands and Ken Arkind. Then hoping for a slot at the Ayewrite Poetry corner – St Mungo’s Mirrorball open mike … Continue reading →

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The open-minded open mike.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

Had a wonderful time at Jim‘s new open mike at McChuill‘s pub in Glasgow – the classic mod venue was very welcoming of the hippy-rocker invasion, and the tolerance extended from the musos to spoken word. Emboldened by some stunning … Continue reading →

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Easy, Tiger!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Pedalling Poetry

My brother Jim’s new band is headlining at the 13th Note, Sunday 18th March. Go Tigers! https://www.facebook.com/events/132245173565091/

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