Teenage Fanclub + The Nightingales

Moseley Folk & Arts are pleased to present Teenage Fanclub, supported by The Nightingales, as part of our next Moseley Folk Takeover lineup at The Crossing.  Our last takeover, featuring Midlake, Jane Weaver, The Leisure Society, The Brethren, Ollie Cook & The Hogwash, was a sold out affair, so don't wait to secure your tickets.    Teenage Fanclub The renowned Glasgow five-piece - led by founding members Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley, with drummer Francis Macdonald, bassist Dave McGowan and keyboardist Euros Childs. A rare thing, Teenage Fanclub are one of Britain's most beloved cult outfits, with a career spanning three decades and fervent fans growing up alongside them. Ever since their formation in 1989, the band's esteemed discography has soundtracked many a life: from the early '90s era-defining Bandwagonesque to albums such as Thirteen, Grand Prix, Songs From Northern Britain, Howdy!, Man Made, Shadows & Here, Endless Arcade and more. 'If you fall for Teenage Fanclub, you fall hard' - The Quietus   The Nightingales The Prefects had been part of The Clash's 'White Riot Tour' and released a 45 on Rough Trade. The Nightingales formed from the ashes of The Prefects. Described in John Robb's definitive book on post-punk as "the misfits' misfits", Nightingales enjoyed cult status in the '80s and were championed by John Peel, who said, "their performances will serve to confirm their excellence when we are far enough distanced to look at this period rationally and other, infinitely better known, bands stand revealed as charlatans". Following a lengthy hiatus, the band regrouped in 2004 and have since been more productive than ever. 2019 saw the filming of a feature length Nightingales documentary film 'King Rocker' written and presented by Stewart Lee and directed by Michael Cumming ('Brass Eye', 'Toast Of London'). The movie had it's TV premiere on Sky Arts in 2021, and was received with great gusto and stunning comments ('best rockumentary ever'), by the public and respected film critics alike.