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North East Calling 25-09-2021

After it had to be rescheduled twice due to the pandemic, North East Calling was finally happening. What a line up and so great to meet up with everyone again.

The Ignorant Band: Steve Ignorant (vocals), Carol Hodge (vocals & keys), Jay Bagnall (drums), Pete Rawlinson (bass), Pete Wilson (guitar). All photos by Simon Balaam.

Due to the quick change over time we didn’t had time to put our drum skin on but that didn’t matter, Jay just put it next to it.
Having Colin Jerwood joining us on stage made a great night even more special.
Thanks everyone for supporting us. We truly appreciated it and absolutely loved it.

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The Old Cold Store, Nottingham 24-09-2021

Our very first gig of the IGNORANT TOUR after 18 months delay, had to of course start in Nottingham where Crass played 37 years ago. We were all pretty nervous and super excited to finally get on stage and perform those Crass songs that we’ve been rehearsing for the last 2 1/2 years.

Photo by Simon Balaam
Getting ready backstage. Photo Simon Balaam
As soon as we started I knew it would be ok. The support from the crowd was incredible. Photo By Simon Balaam
Carol was on top form. What a voice. Photo by Simon Balaam.

What a night! Thanks to our Special guests ‘Static Kill’ and ‘The Blunders’ for joining us. Massive thanks to Lee Garratts from ‘Both Eyes Open’ for setting up the gig and of course a very special thank you to all that come along. It truly was a great start of our tour.

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Feeding Of The Five Thousand Listening Party 14-05-2021

Yesterday I joined Tim Burgess at one of his listening parties. It was great that so many people at exactly 7pm pressed play or put the needle of their record player down on the vinyl or listened via Spotify/YouTube or other streaming options.

I really enjoyed listening to the album again while tweeting away. If you missed it you can click on the link and listen to it in real time.

timstwitterlisteningparty Feeding Of The Five Thousand (Crassical Collection) replay

St Phillips Community Centre at Swansea 24-09-1981. Photo by Steve Rapport

Thanks everyone for all your likes, comments and photos, I really appreciate it.

Twitter: @steveigs @Tim_Burgess @LISTENING_PARTY

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Normal Never Was Remix

Crass has worked closely with One Little Independent Records on ‘The Feeding of the Five Thousand Remix Project’. People can download the stems of ‘Feeding Of The Five Thousand’ for free and create their own mix.

During the pandemic domestic violence has increased substantially and all monies raised from the remix project will be donated to the charity ‘Refuge’

Normal Never Was I was available as a limited edition 12″ single on red vinyl and included a digital download when purchased through the One Little Independent store.

Normal Never Was II is available as a limited edition 12″ single on blue vinyl and includes an immediate digital download when purchased through the One Little Independent store. Only 500 records are being pressed.

The release features the latest contributions to the Crass remix project by producers Johnny Dynell and Charles Webber.

Here’s another exclusive coloured 12” single featuring remixes by legendary producer Steve Aoki and Japanese outsider musician Mikado Koko.

The bright purple 12″ single is limited to 1,000 units.

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Create your own ‘Feeding’ mix

Step out into the infinite potential of CRASS remix land. Download for FREE the stem tracks of ‘Feeding of the Five Thousand’ and create your own mix.
The best of the bunch will be compiled later this year for a charity release as a 12″ vinyl spectacular by One Little Independent.

15th April – Morning All, One Little Independent’s Dropbox account got blocked because there was too much traffic. Ben has upgraded it and everything is now sorted. New link – https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xil8f9j9lz32ly6/AAB2TM80jUuSFUCfnjWu9hNSa?dl=0

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Today is a special day – 11th April

Today is a special day – Dave King, who designed the Crass symbol, left us last year and today is his birthday. There was meant to be a celebration of his life in San Francisco but obviously that won’t happen. What I would ask is for all of you who have a Crass symbol somewhere – be it on your body or a poster or a t-shirt – doesn’t matter which – take a picture and share it.

I have very fond memories of me, Dave and Dionne in their apartment in Prince Street, NYC putting the world to rights, discussing Jack Kirby’s artwork from the Marvel comics, drinking beers and the next Sleeping Dogs performance.

There is so much I could say but at the moment it’s too emotional so I’ll raise a glass to Dave King who is the King.

What a symbol.

With us forever.

My arms stretch and embrace Dionne, his soul mate.

All the best Dave, decorate the walls wherever you are with your felt pens and save a place for me.

All my love

Igs