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


Live In Seattle
April 4, 2009, 11:15 am
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KEXP 90.3 FM is a radio station based in Seattle. On the 1st October 2004, the Trashcans paid a visit to the station and recorded a live session in support of ‘Weightlifting’.

Four songs were recorded in this session including ‘All The Dark Horses’, ‘Freetime’, ‘Got Carried Away’ and ‘Weightlifting’ – featured on this CD. Other artists on the CD include Death Cab For Cutie, Bright Eyes, The Wedding Present and Patti Smith.

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Candyfloss And Medicine
April 3, 2009, 3:34 pm
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…was released in 1996 by Eddi Reader.

This Japanese import included the bonus track ‘Sex Lives’ which was written by Frank Reader and Paul Livingston, although it doesn’t appear to be credited on the sleeve notes.

An acoustic track, it was also available on her single ‘Town Without Pity’ (part 2, NEG90CDX/0630151222)

See comments for quick update on this post.

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From The Hart
April 3, 2009, 3:07 pm
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Scottish singer/songwriter Roddy Hart, has toured and played shows in America, Japan and Europe, opening for artists such as Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Ray LaMontagne, Rosanne Cash and the Trashcan Sinatras.

His debut studio album ‘Bookmarks’ features a few members of the Trashcans, notably Frank on backing vocals, Paul on guitar and Stephen on drums.

It’s an impressive album which also features Kris Kristofferson and Eddi Reader on a couple of tracks. If you like Ryan Adams, The Wallflowers, Bright Eyes and the like, then you should buy this album – it won’t disappoint.

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Mellow Yellow
March 29, 2009, 11:43 am
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4-track yellow label 7-inch test pressing for single ‘The Main Attraction’ with hand written details on A-side only.

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What’s German For…
March 24, 2009, 8:12 pm
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‘Hayfever’. 4-track CD single backed with ‘Say’, ‘Kangaroo Court’ and ‘Skin Diving’.

This German release, as you can see, came in a standard jewel case, rather than the digi-pak.

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