Viva Brighton Issue #58 December 2017

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BANANARAMA Fri 8 Dec CHRISTMAS QUEENS Tue 12 Dec Christmas Sat 9 Dec Christmas Open Day Fri 15 Dec The Big Christmas Singalong Sat 16 Dec The Nutcracker Suite and The Snowman With live orchestra UB40 Wed 13 Dec JOOLS HOLLAND Sat 16 Dec box office 0844 847 1515 * www.brightoncentre.co.uk *calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge Share the Roads, Brighton & Hove Sun 17 Dec BFC Christmas Concert Thu 21 – Tue 26 Dec Air Play family circus from Acrobuffos Fri 29 & Sat 30 Dec The Snow Queen focus LOOK LISTEN 01273 709709 brightondome.org 42% of collisions in Brighton & Hove occurred because people were not looking properly Image: Air Play 6241_road_safety_A4.indd 1 14/09/2017 15:08
MUSIC .................................... The Darkness On rock and roll and Christmas jumpers Is it good to be back on tour? You know what, it feels like we’re never off the road, but it’s more enjoyable than it’s ever been. We’ve finally got the line-up of our dreams with a new drummer called Rufus Taylor, son of Roger [from Queen]. There are no raging hangovers, everyone’s taking care of themselves and it’s a non-destructive environment. Which is a relief! It’s tough being away from the family, but that’s the only downside. How does your family life work? I’ve been doing this job ever since I met my wife, so it’s always been the same. In a way, I think I miss my family more than they miss me! It can be pretty tough when the kids are looking round the back of the computer trying to give you a hug. The fact is, when I’m at home I see more of my kids than most parents. I get home sometimes for a couple of months and I can be superdad. Does superdad wear a jumpsuit? Of course, I’m never out of my stage gear... Unfortunately it would be covered in puke if that was the case. And not my own for a change! The new single Solid Gold is hilarious, how did that come about? It’s a good example of the typical Darkness thing where we shoot ourselves in the foot. We had a great backing track, really great riff, the whole arrangement was rocking. So Justin sat down to work out what the song was about and I basically said I’m going down the pub. When I got back he sang the chorus to me, and I thought ‘for f**k’s sake! Another potential single down the drain.’ Unbelievably the label put it out, even though it would never stand a chance of being played on radio. What’s it like being in a band with your brother? It’s weird: Justin and I bickered and argued and fought right up until he moved out when he was 16. And ever since then we’ve been really close. We’re very different, almost polar opposite characters, and that makes it easier as we’re not fighting for the same things I suppose. We really didn’t like each other when we lived together, but I guess we kind of live together now. Is it true you’re both in an episode of Pointless? Yeah, we’re doing a Christmas special that goes out on the 23rd. I wouldn’t hold out any hopes though! So many people I’ve spoken to have just gone wild about it, but I had no idea what it was. The last time I watched one of those gameshows it was probably Blockbusters – a long time ago. What’s Christmas like for The Darkness? We tend to tour a lot in the UK because it’s a time when anything cool goes out the window and the silly jumpers come out. It’s something that resonates with the band. I’d be lying if I said that when our Christmas song comes on my kids don’t go mental and start singing along. A lot of artists who were one-hit-wonders have ironically been handed longevity from Christmas singles. Absolutely bizarre, but hey that’s Christmas! It’s the gift that keeps on giving... As told to Ben Bailey Brighton Dome, 11th December, 7pm Photo by Simon Emmett ....47....
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Page 44 and 45: THE VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT CHRISTMAS
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