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Mike Engles recorded radio sessions at the BBC for almost 40 years. He’s picked his top 10 favourite sessions and, amaziningly James Summerfield’s old Band ‘Buick 6′, later ‘The Toques) made it into the list!
The band were: Anna Russell, Campbell Docherty, Phil Robinson, and Craig Hamilton (all now Friends of the Stars). We had help [...]

I am very very sad to hear the news that Mark Linkous has died 6th March 2010.
I grew up on his music and have watched him perform 5 or 6 times, and each time he has left me close to tears.
I don’t usually get that sad when musicians pass away, but in my opinion, [...]

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For those of you who either like to feel nostalgic or haven’t heard James old band, The Toques (previously Buick 6), we have selected some memories for sharing via Myspace.
http://www.myspace.com/thetoquesformerlybuick6

We’ll give you a fiver if you can tell us where it was filmed!
Have a great Xmas

15th October
Colour presents a Commercially Inviable extravaganza: The Victoria, Birmingham with James Summerfield,Simon Fox, Richard Burke, Friends of the Stars. A Commercially Inviable wing-ding featuring all the label’s current acts on one bill.

We are pleased to say that James will be touring again with Scott Matthews, although sadly, James has lots on during November so he can only make the back end of the tour. We hope to see you at the following shows:

13th November 2009 Brickyard- Carlisle
14th November 2009 Plug- Sheffield
 16th November 2009 Komedia- Bath
17th November [...]

More from James, on the road with Scott Matthews…

24/05/09- Cardiff
Very subdued crowd but appreciative and kind. I was able to find out the football scores between songs too.
 
25/05/09- Manchester
Lots of people talking in the other room for some reason, even through Scott’s set. On the other hand, it was a nice atmosphere. We attempted to [...]