Colin Newman in rehearsal / soundcheck performing "LORRIES" at HURRAH, NYC. Produced and directed by Merrill Aldighieri. A full concert was later recorded, lit only by 2 flashlights taped to the two cameras on stage. Guitar -Desmond Simmons, Guitar and lead vocals-Colin Newman, Bass-Simon Gillham & unseen drummer Robert from Wire.
HOLY SHIT! I was there too (thanks Hydroscope) and I tell people about this show still. Thanks so much for this video. Please upload more. If you're in NYC and want help digitizing, drop me a line. Really fantastic!
glomag 1 year ago
that was one of my favorite concerts ever!!!
hydroscope 1 year ago
This is so wonderful! Where can I get a copy of the whole show?
Colin was still playing that white guitar years later!
aadamjacobs 1 year ago
I saw that show and one at te Rock Lounge. Simon Gilham on bass and Desmond Simmons on the left. What a band!
herrneilso 1 year ago
thats great footage! I love the white guitar
ursonate1 2 years ago
priceless! well done, m
usonika 2 years ago