Journalist, musician, based in Cumbria and North Lancs. Check out my debut solo release: https://xitter.cf/t.co/cGlmZy7MKy

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Joined February 2013
Make Art Not War (Berlin..)
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Privilege to see The Long Ryders in Kendal last night, incredible sound and performance, beautiful songs, Ivory Tower, I Had A Dream and many more. Encores included crowd accompaniment on Forever Young which was unforgettable.
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My single on rotation on Amazing Radio :) amazingradio.us/profile/alan…
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Encouraging review at Folk North West of my 'double A side' single, available online and in selected stores. Literally encouraging! as it says hopefully it will lead to more :) Namechecks influences including Dylan, Lou Reed: folknorthwest.co.uk/music-al…
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Important debate in Parliament this week on #SLAPPs, Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, the threat they pose to press freedom, public interest research, the right of citizens / campaigners to speak out on matters of public concern: hansard.parliament.uk/Common…
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We play 'You Just Might Try' by Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3 at 11:47 AM and 11:47 PM (PST) Wed, Aug 26 at #NewMusic show. lonelyoakradio.com/nm.html
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LS Banksy hanging in there in Manchester...
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Great show from Ruts DC Friday night at Lancaster's Kanteena. Fantastic atmosphere, highlights including a nice version of Mighty Soldier, a lively Staring at the Rude Boys, and In A Rut, released back in the day on Misty In Roots' label People Unite!
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We play 'You Just Might Try' by Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3 at 9:54 AM and 9:54 PM (PST) Wed, May 13 at #NewMusic show. Listen #NewMusic show Live 8:00 (PST) everyday lonelyoakradio.com
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Wild garlic in full bloom this afternoon, Silverdale Cumbria...
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Interesting Barrow connection here, this bell was from the WW2 submarine "Trump" built in Barrow-in-Furness, England by Vickers Armstrongs and launched 25th March 1944.
King Charles III presents President Trump with the original bell from the HMS Trump - a valiant WW2 era warship! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
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We play 'You Just Might Try' by Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3 at 8:48 AM and 8:48 PM (PST) Mon, Apr 13 at #NewMusic show. Listen #NewMusic show Live 8:00 (PST) everyday lonelyoakradio.com
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My single You Just Might Try was played on Beyond Radio's 'Indie Rock Heaven' show yesterday, followed in the playlist by The Molotovs and then Sonic Youth, pretty cool! You can listen to the show on catch up here: beyond.radio/on-air/indie-ro…
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Beautiful day yesterday in Morecambe, very cold but clear blue skies. Terrific views across the Bay.
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Still waters and snow right across the Pennines and Lake District.
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Just celebrated releasing my first track You Just Might Try with some chai tea in my new Blondie mug...
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It can be streamed downloaded via a host of services including SoundCloud, Deezer, TIDAL, iTunes Store, Amazon, YouTube, Pandora, Qobuz, TikTok and many others. Some options here: lnk.to/sragvU and more here: ffm.to/nzymn3p
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Pleased to announce I am releasing my debut single as a solo artist in the New Year. You Just Might Try will be released on online music platforms on January 16, including Amazon Music and Spotify. You can pre save You Just Might Try on Spotify here: ffm.to/nzymn3p
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I also have a double A-side CD for sale via my website. The recordings are digitally mastered and the CD comes in a card wallet featuring track details and original artwork. More details here: alanmcole.com/cd-single/
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The CD is also being made available in selected stores. The first to sell it is the La'l record shop in Bolton-le-Sands which is just off the A6 in the village. This is a terrific old school record store, with a fabulous atmosphere and great stock: tinyurl.com/yc296ubn
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