My new copies of Manchester Scene Stories: The Indie Years have arrived, and I’m really pleased with how the new cover has turned out. I’ve also redesigned the back to better reflect the stories inside. Available now on Amazon and via my website: www.manchesterscenestories.co.uk

Come and meet me at Piccadilly Central Wednesday for my free event - scan the code or click link for free tickets eventbrite.co.uk/e/199118412832…

Before the Haçienda, Jon DaSilva was a Bowie fan whose life changed after seeing Starman on Top of the Pops. A page from Manchester Scene Stories: Soul to Jungle. 🌐 manchesterscenestories.co.uk

Manchester Scene Stories memberships are now live on YouTube. For £2.99 a month, members get early access to new interviews before they go public. Thanks to everyone who supports the project.

Putting out a new book is always nerve wracking. You spend months interviewing people and shaping their stories, then wait to see how readers respond. The first review for Soul to Jungle — Manchester Scene Stories Book 3 came in today:

From my book Soul to Jungle - Manchester Scene Stories Book 3 . You can buy it on paperback and Kindle on Amazon 😀

My book 3 is now available in paperback- I kept the back blank so it feels like a record sleeve. It’s available on Amazon in all formats amzn.eu/d/06fJAlBz

Happy Heavenly Birthday Dad. I got five days with him at the end in 2023 — time to say everything and make peace. I told him I’d make him proud. Today, Manchester Scene Stories hit 1 million views in a month. This one’s for you. X

Cool to see my book being read in Barbados 📚 ☀️

55 today. AI imagined this book signing for me. I’m working on making the real one even better. Manchester Scene Stories continues.

still can’t quite believe this has arrived. My second book, Manchester Scene Stories – The Indie Years, is out now. From Johnny Roadhouse and the 60s, through punk and indie, right up to the present day — told by the people who were there.

Debs talking about Pips — her first proper club, and the one that set everything in motion. Bowie records. First loves. That moment when Manchester suddenly feels bigger. 🎥 Full conversation on YouTube 📅 Wednesday 4th Feb

When Graham Massey explains the science behind a rotating pickled onion on a bus… A 1970s story of batteries, bobble hats & the 119, shared with Graham Clark. Full chat on YouTube — Wed 28th

My copy arrived today. It’s strange seeing it as a physical book. Really impressed with the print quality, and grateful for the support so far.

Wow ! What a review to read , I’m buzzing 😀

I’m loving these photos people have sent me of my book arriving 😀

Here’s a short clip from my video with Rikki Turner of Paris Angels talking about Hot Night at The Haçienda. The full video will be on my YouTube on Wednesday.

Wow. I’m blown away by this early review for my book: “Best book on Manchester’s 90s dance scene I have ever read… honest and truthful.” You can get it on Amazon Kindle for £4.99, or read it free with Kindle Unlimited. And you don’t need a Kindle — the free app works on any phone or tablet.

Here’s a list of my unreleased videos in date order that I’ve filmed them

DJ Mark Jones remembers when Manchester’s gay clubs turned Hi-NRG — Hero’s, High Society & Les Cokell spinning import 12-inches. Camp, hedonistic, pure 80s energy — Hazell Dean, Paul Parker & the sound that defined a generation. Full interview Wed on Manchester Scene Stories

From playing to empty rooms at the Boardwalk to supporting PJ Harvey in front of a packed crowd… my mate Steve’s story is in my new video dropping next Wednesday.

Here’s a short clip from my interview with @Nico Harmony. She talks about her amazing parents, who were part of the Manchester band Intastella. The full video drops on my YouTube this Wednesday — and I’m excited to share it as my first feature on Manchester’s present music scene. 🎥 Link in bio.

Here’s a short clip from a video I released earlier this year. Gouldy was part of the Leeds crowd who made the trip to the Haçienda. Here, he remembers using a Glow pen to colour Windowpanes — and giving them mad names. My YouTube link is in my bio

Here’s a short clip from a video I am releasing to my YouTube on Wednesday. Here, Debs Wild is talking about when she discovered Coldplay at the In The City music convention in Manchester. My YouTube link is in my bio.

Here’s a short clip from my interview with New Order’s tour DJ, Tin Tin. He talks about early warehouse parties — and shares a mad story involving a cat. Watch the full video (and loads more) on my YouTube – link in bio.

Here’s a short clip from a video I’m releasing to my YouTube next Wednesday. Here, Jane Fielding talks about being cast in the 1980s TV show Dramarama — and her boyfriend at the time, who ended up becoming a DJ on Sunset Radio.

All the videos I have recorded- 4 months worth !

I had an ace afternoon yesterday doing a video with Rikki Turner from the Paris Angels . His wife Deb made me laugh at the end 😀