My first promotion was on 26 July 1985. I hired the Frimley Green Football Club bar and my band, Go! Service played (and disco!). Later that year I started the Buzz Club…. 1985 - indiethroughthelookingglass.com/1985-2/

Great review in the new Uncut for the ‘North Sixteen’ album by myself and Neil Haydock. ‘… dappled golden vibes, perfect for long, languorous summer afternoons.’ 😁 Listen via the Bandcamp link below. Official release is August! jobartlett.bandcamp.com/album/north-...

Edwyn Collins Orange Juice Harry Papadopoulos photo 1980.

Just had a fab rehearsal with Neil we have a few gigs coming up…. First one next Sunday at picnicandpop festival in Aldershot on the westendcentre stage. We’re sounding great!

Ch 7. 1989 - The Stone Roses, The Sundays, De La Soul, James, Primal Scream, Kitchens of Distinction and lots more - what a year! 1989 - indiethroughthelookingglass.com/1989-2/

It’s getting closer… Www.thewake.uk

Bjork family photo 1971.

My album, ‘North Sixteen’ with Neil Haydock is officially released in August - the Bandcamp version (cd and download)is out now! You can just give it a listen there too - link in bio. We’re playing live! Eek! jobartlett.bandcamp.com

10 July 1993 The Buzz Club. Sidi Bou Said / Submarine / The Werefrogs. I got a call at Ultimate Records, from a German tv station asking if they could film Sidi Bou Said. Since I was also promoting this gig, I invited them to the Buzz Club. - indiethroughthelookingglass.com/2022/09/12/t...

9 July 1978 The Cure played their first gig, at the Rocket pub in Crawley, they were called the Easy Cure.

Happy birthday Beck. Born 8 July 1970. Photo Martyn Goodacre Amsterdam 1996

8 July 1981 REM released their debut single ‘Radio Free Europe’ on the Hib-Tone label. 1,000 copies were pressed. The song was re recorded and released as the lead track on their fabulous debut album, ‘Murmur’ in 1983.

7 July 1981 I saw The Jam at Guildford Civic Hall. Our local proper venue. After school, had an awesome night of pogoing and getting squashed up against the stage. I got backstage and got my ticket signed. Photo Derek D’Souza Gigs I went to 1979 - 1990 indiethroughthelookingglass.com/the-gigs-i-w...

7 July 1985 I went to a fantastic gig organised by the GLC. Jobs For A Change featuring Billy Bragg, Aztec Camera, the Pogues, Aswad, OMD and lots of other great acts. (They also organised one on the Southbank headlined by The Smiths). 1985 - indiethroughthelookingglass.com/1985-2/

6 July 1985 my teenage band, Go! Service supported The June Brides at Dan Treacy’s the Room at the Top, above the Enterprise pub in Chalk Farm, north London. Look at the great gigs Dan and Emily put on! Read more about 1985 indiethroughthelookingglass.com/1985-2/3/

Starting to get excited… we can officially say The Wake is NEXT MONTH! Eek! Www.thewake.uk

8 weeks tomorrow until The Wake! I’m super happy with the line up and ticket prices are CRAZY good - have you got yours yet? Www.thewake.uk

Happy birthday Debbie Harry born 1 July 1945 ( meant to post yesterday!) Photo Chris Stein 1974

Here’s a lovely interview with me about The Wake and my new album ! www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/th...

Another Green Man mention in today’s Guardian - we started in 2003 and ‘heralded a much more diverse range of entertainments, demographics and levels of debauchery’. Not gonna argue with that! 😂 Check out our new festival - www.thewake.uk

Always nice to get a name check in The Guardian!! Their feature about micro festivals yesterday. Www.thewake.uk

Album launch party for one…where are you Neil Haydock? 😂 So far people from the UK, Germany, New York, Athens and Canada have ordered a copy - I’m blown away - thank you! 😁 jobartlett.bandcamp.com

I'm delighted to announce the Bandcamp release of my new album, 'North Sixteen' - a ten song collection recorded with Neil Haydock! Gatefold cardboard sleeve cd available via Bandcamp. The official release isn't until late August, so head on over! jobartlett.bandcamp.com

My new single 'Give A Little Bt Extra' with Neil Haydock is OUT TODAY! You can see the full video here: youtu.be/esmp7zN5GIg?...

So, the answer is ‘yes’, Johnny Marr has always been cool. School photo!

My new single, with Neil Haydock, is out on Friday!

‘Summer Rain’ by myself and Neil Haydock. Feels topical! Our new single ‘Give A Little Bit Extra’ is out on Friday.

Aztec Camera promo photo 1983

The Wake is a completely independent festival, created, curated and run by the founders of the Green Man Festival. Set within the fields and woodlands of Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex, run by family & friends. Tickets are a lovely, affordable price so The Wake is accessible to all. www.thewake.uk

1 June 1985, I played a mod all nighter in Hamburg with my band Go! Service! 1985 - indiethroughthelookingglass.com/1985-2/