Who: Nick Wheeldon & The Living Paintings
What: Waiting For The Piano To Fall
Where: Paris, France via Sheffield, England
Why: Nick Wheeldon, the Parisian Englishman from Sheffield, England, recorded his third solo album, Waiting For The Piano To Fall live on a Tascam 388, 8-track tape recorder, during a week-long session in the countryside of Normandy, France. His band, The Living Paintings, Nico Brusq (drums), Stéphane Jach (violin), Luc Martin (bass), Sam Roux (piano/keyboards) and Paul Trigoulet (lead guitar) had never played together prior to recording the album and had no time to rehearse before setting upon Télémaque studio in Caen. The spontaneity that ensued is electrifyingly tangible. Without question, the resulting album is the finest of the year so far.
When: February 2, 2024
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This post is dedicated to the memory of the late, great Robert Bruce James Ironside (1961-2024). Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep quite suddenly this past Tuesday, February 27 at the age of 62. His mentorship and guidance informs everything we do at Rock N Roll Fashionistas.
This one’s for you Bob. Is the kettle on for the tea yet?