The CAT Club (Classic Album Thursdays)

The CAT Club presents a long playing vinyl record . . .
FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION – THE FIRST OF A MILLION KISSES
with special guest MARK NEVIN
Released in 1988, 'The First Of A Million Kisses,' was the double platinum debut album from Fairground Attraction, a band originally formed with Mark Nevin and Eddi Reader.
Largely written by guitarist Nevin, it blended folk, jazz, country and pop influences. At the 1989 Brit Awards the record won the British Album Of The Year, while 'Perfect' was named British Single Of The Year.
Since Fairground Attraction split up the following year, Nevin has enjoyed a successful solo career as a songwriter and performer, working with many artists including Morrissey, Kirsty MacColl and Ringo Starr.
Fairground Attraction reformed in 2024, recording a new album and returning to the stage.
A fascinating interview with
JASON BARNARD from The Strange Brew Podcasts.
This event took place on 21st May 2026 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
This podcast has been edited for content and for copyright reasons.
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Happy Trails.

The CAT Club in association with Route Publishing presents a long playing vinyl record . . .
BOB DYLAN – BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME
Bob Dylan’s fifth album Bringing It All Back Home was released in March 1965. The introduction of electric guitar into his sound set off a wave of controversy that came symbolically crashing down at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester fourteen months later when some wag shouted ‘Judas!’ 
Ian Clayton, author of the bestselling memoir Bringing It All Back Home, was in a fascinating conversation with Ian Daley of Route publishing, who have re-issued CP Lee’s classic book, Like The Night to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the legendary concert.
This event took place on 14th May 2026 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
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Happy Trails.

The CAT Club presents An Appreciation of
THE PRETTY THINGS 
With special guest, former band member
WALLY WALLER
The Pretty Things hold a unique place in the history of British rock. Formed in the early sixties from the same London R&B scene that produced The Rolling Stones, they began as one of the rawest and most uncompromising groups before evolving into one of its most adventurous.
Over the course of the decade they helped chart the journey from beat group to album-led experimentation, pushing British rock into darker and more ambitious territory.
Their later work produced some of the period’s most forward-thinking records, including S.F. Sorrow, widely recognised as the first rock opera, and Parachute, now seen as a defining statement of the era. Though rarely rewarded with sustained commercial success, The Pretty Things became a touchstone for musicians drawn to innovation over conformity.
Wally Waller joined the band during this crucial creative period and became a central figure in their development as bassist, singer, songwriter and later producer. His work with The Pretty Things and beyond placed him at the heart of a remarkable era of British music making.
Jason Barnard was in the interviewer’s chair. Another first class interview from JB which aided and abetted by many hours of research by his good self.
A splendid time was had by all.
This event took place on 30th April 2026 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
This podcast has been edited for content and for copyright reasons
To find out more about the CAT Club please visit: www.thecatclub.co.uk
Happy Trails.

The CAT Club presents An Audience With
GRAHAM PARKER 
“After doing numerous promotional podcasts and interviews discussing my musical career as it hits 50 years since my first album was released, being onstage at the CAT Club in Pontefract in front of a full house of delightful folks has been the absolute highlight of the entire experience. 
The dedication of the people who run the venue is beyond impressive - you can feel the love they put into every aspect at every moment.
Thanks to Rev, Jason, Drey, Lee, Liz, Amanda and everyone at The CAT Club – I give it 10 stars out of 5!’’ GRAHAM PARKER
Jason Barnard was in the interviewer’s chair.
A splendid time was had by all.
This event took place on 26th March 2026 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
This podcast has been edited for content and for copyright reasons
To find out more about the CAT Club please visit: www.thecatclub.co.uk
Happy Trails.

The CAT Club presents a long playing vinyl record:
MARIANNE FAITHFULL – BROKEN ENGLISH
with special guest JUDE ROGERS
Marianne Faithfull’s brilliant album, 'Broken English' from 1979, isn’t pretty and it was never meant to be. It consists of wracked, haunting tales, told over a hypnotic mesh of throbbing synths & wrecked guitars.
Our special guests was journalist, arts critic, broadcaster and Guardian music reviewer Jude Rogers. Jude spent time with the great lady in 2018 and made a superb Radio Four show, ‘Paris With Marianne,’ about her extraordinary life.
Jude was joined on The CAT Club stage by our very own Amanda Cooke in the interviewer’s chair. After the event Jude went on record to say that: “I was interviewed by the brilliant regular attendee Amanda Cook, who was better than 99% of the journalists and bigwigs I’ve encountered at major festivals.”
A splendid time was had by all.
This event took place on 12th March 2026 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
This podcast has been edited for content and for copyright reasons
To find out more about the CAT Club please visit: www.thecatclub.co.uk
Happy Trails.