Five Hungry Joes – A pictorial archive of the Trashcan Sinatras. Legendary Scottish Band

A pictorial archive of the Trashcan Sinatras

The Boy Done Good

It’s a long way from sunny Irvine to Hollywood, but he made it. I’m talking about Irvine in Scotland of course, as that’s where this little story started. Many, many … Continue reading

April 10, 2011 · 4 Comments

Up The Loft

Here’s the promo poster – designed by Nick Durham – for the Trashcan’s performance at The Loft in Dallas, Texas, during the March 2011 Acoustic Tour. Those Frank Sinatra afficionados … Continue reading

April 1, 2011 · 2 Comments

On The Road…Again

Have van, will travel. Which is exactly what the Trashcan’s did for their month long acoustic tour in March 2011. The October 2010 acoustic tour covered parts of the western/southwestern … Continue reading

March 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Moody Blues

Not the best review of second album, ‘I’ve Seen Everything’ from NME’s Paul Moody. But it could have been worse I suppose – he could have been reviewing The Bluebells. … Continue reading

February 8, 2011 · 3 Comments

Im-press-ive

The official US press kit for second album, ‘I’ve Seen Everything’ came in the form of a band photograph and written press release… “Some bands are really good at contriving … Continue reading

February 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Throw Me A Line…

…I’ve got writer’s block. So there’s not much to say about this small advert from ‘Melody Maker’ promoting second single ‘Only Tongue Can Tell’. 12 May 1990 Melody Maker

February 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

At All Good Record Stores

A small advert promoting second album, ‘I’ve Seen Everything’ which appeared in Melody Maker. This advert also appeared in the same edition which included one of the anagram promos for … Continue reading

January 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Anally Retentive?

You bet he is! But hey, freedom of speech and all that. Chris Roberts from Melody Maker obviously didn’t like the Trashcans’ second single, ‘Only Tongue Can Tell’ How dare … Continue reading

January 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

A Cherry Short of A Gateaux…

…but plenty of chocolate – was how Johnny Dee summed up debut album, ‘Cake’. A bit of a cliché perhaps, but he still gives it pass marks in his review … Continue reading

January 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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