Loco-Motion

06/08/2024

I have a new book out on September 7. It's a light-hearted summary of 20 years of the SXSW festival in Austin. Target audience is anyone who's interested in live music, music journalism and the nuts and bolts of the music industry. I've been told it's a fun read so I hope you'll agree. I am not crowd funding but advance orders would be very helpful in working out how many to print. Order here and I'll send them out as soon as they arrive. Thank you!

AUSTIN HEALING July 25, 2024 Oliver Gray Music Oliver’s latest book is a light-hearted insight into twenty adventurous years trawling the delights and pitfalls of the world’s greatest music festival, South By Southwest, held each March in Austin, Texas.Here’s the introduction:“What is it REA...

10/08/2020

https://sc4m.co.uk/order-loco-motion/

Order LOCO-MOTION UK music depends heavily on the success of small, grass roots venues such as the Railway Inn in Wi******er. Now Oliver Gray has compiled a booklet that celebrates forty years of live music at this venerable institution. Built in the 1800s as a watering hole for railroad workers, th...

22/05/2020

13/05/2020

Can you see where the The Railway Inn would soon be built on this map from 1851? And what is the hexagonal building?
We are happy to announce that the first print run of LOCO-MOTION, the magazine to celebrate 40 years of live music at the Railway Inn, Wi******er, has sold out. The reprint has now arrived and we invite you, if you haven’t already bought it, to order it online now.
The full-colour booklet details the history of the iconic building, with vintage photos, stories and legends plus contributions from numerous artists who have played there, including Frank Turner, Kate Stables, Andy Burrows and many more.
After production costs (which are minimal because of the generosity of Sarsen Press), all income will go directly to the Railway’s rescue fund, to help keep the venue open into the future.
Oh, and if you could share this to spread the word ... Thanks!
Plus it’s a mere £4.50 including postage. Order online here:
https://sc4m.co.uk/order-loco-motion/

11/05/2020

Who's this playing at the Railway in April 2007?

11/05/2020

Surely one of the greatest nights ever at the Railway: Centro-Matic.

11/05/2020

Paul Brainard and Kevin T White, April 2008.

05/04/2020

It's not the same feeling as the real thing and I'm very happy to continue sending out hard copies, but I've now also made these available as a pdf download.
https://sc4m.co.uk/order-loco-motion/

Order LOCO-MOTION UK music depends heavily on the success of small, grass roots venues such as the Railway Inn in Wi******er. Now Oliver Gray has compiled a booklet that celebrates forty years of live music at this venerable institution. Built in the 1800s as a watering hole for railroad workers, th...

23/03/2020

While you have plenty of time for reading, give this one a go. It's a good read - I can say that because it consists mainly of contributions by others! And as of now, 100 percent of proceeds will go to the Railway rescue fund, to help them to continue after this is over. Thanks. https://sc4m.co.uk/order-loco-motion/

Order LOCO-MOTION UK music depends heavily on the success of small, grass roots venues such as the Railway Inn in Wi******er. Now Oliver Gray has compiled a booklet that celebrates forty years of live music at this venerable institution. Built in the 1800s as a watering hole for railroad workers, th...

24/02/2020

The Loco-Motion booklet, celebrating the 40-year history of live music at the Railway Inn, Wi******er, is available NOW (ahead of schedule). It's getting great reviews! Order now and we'll send it to you immediately! https://sc4m.co.uk/order-loco-motion/

Order LOCO-MOTION A thirty-two page, full colour magazine to celebrate 40 years of live music at the Railway Inn, Wi******er. Contributions from Frank Turner, Kate Stables, Andy Burrows, Robyn Hitchcock, Laura Veirs and many more. Click below to order if you are in the UK for £4.50 including postag...

16/02/2020

To pre-order Loco-Motion, click the "Shop Now" button or go to https://sc4m.co.uk/order-loco-motion/

Order LOCO-MOTION A thirty-two page, full colour magazine to celebrate 40 years of live music at the Railway Inn, Wi******er. Contributions from Frank Turner, Kate Stables, Andy Burrows, Robyn Hitchcock, Laura Veirs and many more. Click below to order if you are in the UK for £4 including postage.C...

16/02/2020

16/02/2020

Loco-motion will be published on March 1! It is now already available for pre-order (Paypal or credit card) and can be shipped within the UK or overseas. We are delighted with it and hope you will be too. Due to some kind generosity from Sarsen Press, we have been able to keep the price right down to just £3 (if bought at the venue), plus postage if ordered online. It'a a non-profit publication.

13/02/2020