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Peter Hook: An Evening Of Unknown Pleasures
Peter Hook - legendary bass-slinger with two of the most influential bands in British pop music history, Joy Division and New Order – has always been out there on his own somehow, as an artist, an icon and as the architect of his own oblivion.
Having recently reinvented himself as a respected DJ, author and raconteur, Hooky tours intimate UK theatres this April / early May with Howard Marks in a conversational, musical and audience based show that sees the duo open up about their rock and roll shenanigans and pasts.
Clutching some cherished memories and rock memorabilia, the celebrated musician, scribe and mouthpiece will be fessing up, pouring forth and telling all to Howard Marks, including the tragi-comic tale of the Manchester nightclub, The Hacienda, and the two seminal groups that paid for it.
Hooky will also be playing various bass numbers, be open to a Q&A with audience members and plans to bring along unseen footage of Joy Division, New Order, The Hacienda, various out-takes from Michael Winterbottom’s 24 Hour Party People.
Peter Hook Unknown Pleasures Tour with Compere Howard Marks
Sun 11 Apr '10 - Birmingham Glee Club
Mon 12 Apr '10 - Bolton Albert Hall
Tue 13 Apr '10 - Worcester Huntingdon Hall
Thu 15 Apr '10 - Milton Keynes Stables
Sun 18 Apr '10 - Middlesbrough Town Hall
Tue 20 Apr '10 - Gateshead The Sage
Wed 21 Apr '10 - Durham Gala
Thu 22 Apr '10 - Burnley Mechanics
Sun 25 Apr '10 - Cardiff Glee Club
Mon 26 Apr '10 - Oxford Academy
Tue 27 Apr '10 - Wakefield Theatre Royal
Wed 28 Apr '10 - Gloucester Guild Hall
Thu 29 Apr '10 - Derby Assembly Rooms
Fri 30 Apr '10 - Norwich UEA
Sat 1 May '10 - Salford The Lowry
Sun 2 May '10 - Hull Truck Theatre
Having recently reinvented himself as a respected DJ, author and raconteur, Hooky tours intimate UK theatres this April / early May with Howard Marks in a conversational, musical and audience based show that sees the duo open up about their rock and roll shenanigans and pasts.
Clutching some cherished memories and rock memorabilia, the celebrated musician, scribe and mouthpiece will be fessing up, pouring forth and telling all to Howard Marks, including the tragi-comic tale of the Manchester nightclub, The Hacienda, and the two seminal groups that paid for it.
Hooky will also be playing various bass numbers, be open to a Q&A with audience members and plans to bring along unseen footage of Joy Division, New Order, The Hacienda, various out-takes from Michael Winterbottom’s 24 Hour Party People.
Peter Hook Unknown Pleasures Tour with Compere Howard Marks
Sun 11 Apr '10 - Birmingham Glee Club
Mon 12 Apr '10 - Bolton Albert Hall
Tue 13 Apr '10 - Worcester Huntingdon Hall
Thu 15 Apr '10 - Milton Keynes Stables
Sun 18 Apr '10 - Middlesbrough Town Hall
Tue 20 Apr '10 - Gateshead The Sage
Wed 21 Apr '10 - Durham Gala
Thu 22 Apr '10 - Burnley Mechanics
Sun 25 Apr '10 - Cardiff Glee Club
Mon 26 Apr '10 - Oxford Academy
Tue 27 Apr '10 - Wakefield Theatre Royal
Wed 28 Apr '10 - Gloucester Guild Hall
Thu 29 Apr '10 - Derby Assembly Rooms
Fri 30 Apr '10 - Norwich UEA
Sat 1 May '10 - Salford The Lowry
Sun 2 May '10 - Hull Truck Theatre
Peter Hook - legendary bass-slinger with two of the most influential bands in British pop music history, Joy Division and New Order – has always been out there on his own somehow, as an artist, an icon and as the architect of his own oblivion.
Having recently reinvented himself as a respected DJ, author and raconteur, Hooky tours intimate UK theatres this April / early May with Howard Marks in a conversational, musical and audience based show that sees the duo open up about their rock and roll shenanigans and pasts.
Clutching some cherished memories and rock memorabilia, the celebrated musician, scribe and mouthpiece will be fessing up, pouring forth and telling all to Howard Marks, including the tragi-comic tale of the Manchester nightclub, The Hacienda, and the two seminal groups that paid for it.
Hooky will also be playing various bass numbers, be open to a Q&A with audience members and plans to bring along unseen footage of Joy Division, New Order, The Hacienda, various out-takes from Michael Winterbottom’s 24 Hour Party People.
Fresh from the opening of new Manchester music club The Factory and with his Freebass project featuring fellow legendary bassists, Mani and Andy Rourke, ready for release, Hooky’s spring tour of theatres will see him and ex-drug-running fugitive Marks will discuss their unique memories of the post-punk period and the independent pop and club culture it inspired. It’s a wonder if they remember anything.
Swapping rock venue for theatre seat, Hooky and Howard will talk candidly about the tragedy, hysteria, debauchery and disaster that have characterized his three decade career - and famously consigned both his bands and his club to history and legend.
Compered by Wales’ own legend of the counter-culture and man of many guises, Mr Nice, An Evening Of Unknown Pleasures with Peter Hook promises to be an exhilarating ride. Telling tales of the sex, drugs and rock’n’roll madness, mayhem and general misadventure behind the Manchester and Madchester scenes, the successfully rehabilitated Hooky will also recount some of the rip-roaring stories featured in his best selling book and lift the lid on events that, for reasons of prudence, weren’t featured on lawyers advice.
“We’ve got some interesting stuff that was left out of the Joy Division documentary and I’ve also decided to play a few instrumentals I like the bass on – The Happy One and Elegia, for example. That gets me out of talking for a few minutes. I’m renowned for my music, not for my talking, so I’ll let some of my music do the talking for me.”
Not that he or Howard Marks are likely to be stuck for words: “Howard compering is a dream for me,” says Hooky. “I’ve known him a long time, and before my partying days were over, so we had some times. He’s such a nice guy and he’s had a very interesting life. Both have had our rocky paths, shall we say, but we’re very down to earth and like a bit of fun so it’ll be interesting.
Audiences will also have the opportunity to ask questions about Hooky’s chequered life and starring role in the history, legend and mythmaking of modern Manchester: “I will answer anything that anyone asks me. For me, it’s about being honest. If people have got any queries or if they want anything answering, they can have a go.
“I don’t care what they say - It will be off the cuff and on the fly. Although there have been occasions when I’ve been wrongfooted. In Canada, this kid said ‘you’ve been a musician for 30 years – the first 15 you never said anything (which we didn’t because we were very shy) and the last 15 you won’t shut up. Why?’ So you do leave yourself open but that shows your personality.”
Unknown Pleasures : A opportunity to catch up with two counter culural heroes Peter Hook & Howard Marks on their passions, pitfalls and dubious pleasures. Live, direct, forthright, upfront and unflinchingly honest.
TOUR DATES FOR PETER HOOK’S UNKNOWN PLEASURES ARE OVERLEAF
Peter Hook Unknown Pleasures Tour with Compere Howard Marks
Sun 11 Apr '10 - Birmingham Glee Club
Mon 12 Apr '10 - Bolton Albert Hall
Tue 13 Apr '10 - Worcester Huntingdon Hall
Thu 15 Apr '10 - Milton Keynes Stables
Sun 18 Apr '10 - Middlesbrough Town Hall
Tue 20 Apr '10 - Gateshead The Sage
Wed 21 Apr '10 - Durham Gala
Thu 22 Apr '10 - Burnley Mechanics
Sun 25 Apr '10 - Cardiff Glee Club
Mon 26 Apr '10 - Oxford Academy
Tue 27 Apr '10 - Wakefield Theatre Royal
Wed 28 Apr '10 - Gloucester Guild Hall
Thu 29 Apr '10 - Derby Assembly Rooms
Fri 30 Apr '10 - Norwich UEA
Sat 1 May '10 - Salford The Lowry
Sun 2 May '10 - Hull Truck Theatre
Having recently reinvented himself as a respected DJ, author and raconteur, Hooky tours intimate UK theatres this April / early May with Howard Marks in a conversational, musical and audience based show that sees the duo open up about their rock and roll shenanigans and pasts.
Clutching some cherished memories and rock memorabilia, the celebrated musician, scribe and mouthpiece will be fessing up, pouring forth and telling all to Howard Marks, including the tragi-comic tale of the Manchester nightclub, The Hacienda, and the two seminal groups that paid for it.
Hooky will also be playing various bass numbers, be open to a Q&A with audience members and plans to bring along unseen footage of Joy Division, New Order, The Hacienda, various out-takes from Michael Winterbottom’s 24 Hour Party People.
Fresh from the opening of new Manchester music club The Factory and with his Freebass project featuring fellow legendary bassists, Mani and Andy Rourke, ready for release, Hooky’s spring tour of theatres will see him and ex-drug-running fugitive Marks will discuss their unique memories of the post-punk period and the independent pop and club culture it inspired. It’s a wonder if they remember anything.
Swapping rock venue for theatre seat, Hooky and Howard will talk candidly about the tragedy, hysteria, debauchery and disaster that have characterized his three decade career - and famously consigned both his bands and his club to history and legend.
Compered by Wales’ own legend of the counter-culture and man of many guises, Mr Nice, An Evening Of Unknown Pleasures with Peter Hook promises to be an exhilarating ride. Telling tales of the sex, drugs and rock’n’roll madness, mayhem and general misadventure behind the Manchester and Madchester scenes, the successfully rehabilitated Hooky will also recount some of the rip-roaring stories featured in his best selling book and lift the lid on events that, for reasons of prudence, weren’t featured on lawyers advice.
“We’ve got some interesting stuff that was left out of the Joy Division documentary and I’ve also decided to play a few instrumentals I like the bass on – The Happy One and Elegia, for example. That gets me out of talking for a few minutes. I’m renowned for my music, not for my talking, so I’ll let some of my music do the talking for me.”
Not that he or Howard Marks are likely to be stuck for words: “Howard compering is a dream for me,” says Hooky. “I’ve known him a long time, and before my partying days were over, so we had some times. He’s such a nice guy and he’s had a very interesting life. Both have had our rocky paths, shall we say, but we’re very down to earth and like a bit of fun so it’ll be interesting.
Audiences will also have the opportunity to ask questions about Hooky’s chequered life and starring role in the history, legend and mythmaking of modern Manchester: “I will answer anything that anyone asks me. For me, it’s about being honest. If people have got any queries or if they want anything answering, they can have a go.
“I don’t care what they say - It will be off the cuff and on the fly. Although there have been occasions when I’ve been wrongfooted. In Canada, this kid said ‘you’ve been a musician for 30 years – the first 15 you never said anything (which we didn’t because we were very shy) and the last 15 you won’t shut up. Why?’ So you do leave yourself open but that shows your personality.”
Unknown Pleasures : A opportunity to catch up with two counter culural heroes Peter Hook & Howard Marks on their passions, pitfalls and dubious pleasures. Live, direct, forthright, upfront and unflinchingly honest.
TOUR DATES FOR PETER HOOK’S UNKNOWN PLEASURES ARE OVERLEAF
Peter Hook Unknown Pleasures Tour with Compere Howard Marks
Sun 11 Apr '10 - Birmingham Glee Club
Mon 12 Apr '10 - Bolton Albert Hall
Tue 13 Apr '10 - Worcester Huntingdon Hall
Thu 15 Apr '10 - Milton Keynes Stables
Sun 18 Apr '10 - Middlesbrough Town Hall
Tue 20 Apr '10 - Gateshead The Sage
Wed 21 Apr '10 - Durham Gala
Thu 22 Apr '10 - Burnley Mechanics
Sun 25 Apr '10 - Cardiff Glee Club
Mon 26 Apr '10 - Oxford Academy
Tue 27 Apr '10 - Wakefield Theatre Royal
Wed 28 Apr '10 - Gloucester Guild Hall
Thu 29 Apr '10 - Derby Assembly Rooms
Fri 30 Apr '10 - Norwich UEA
Sat 1 May '10 - Salford The Lowry
Sun 2 May '10 - Hull Truck Theatre
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