Welcome to another Splash Story. This month Ben Steadman & Diamond Dave are joined by Kav Sandhu of Happy Monday's who joined Splash Stories from New York for a superb and heartfelt interview to talk about his Blitz Vega Band with the Smith's bass player Andy Rourke, his passing and plans to tour the album ‘Northern Gentleman’, which was released on what would have been Andy's birthday January 17 2024 . The single Love City was released in May 2023.

Propelled by rattling beats, pulsating buzzsaw bass and the elegantly wasted rush of classic ‘70s NYC punk, ‘Love City’ surges towards a frenetic finale and shows that Andy Rourke kept on expanding his horizons and delivering essential new music until the very end. Kav's assertive vocals lead the charge, his lyrics exalting the excitement and opportunities that come with his time living in the heart of LA.

Kav told Splash Stories "Love City is about experiencing your own individual journey but ultimately ending up in the same place / viewpoint as the people you meet along the way. You can look at it simply as the magic of a great night out where everything falls into place or a life journey which shapes the way you think. But hopefully it makes you smile a little, it’s a happy song.”

Love City joins the previous singles Disconnected ,Strong forever, LA Vampire and Lost & Found in previewing the ‘Northern Gentleman’ album. Titled in honour of Andy - the 10-track record documents the duo’s time together: a record informed by their creative connection, their brotherhood and the spirit of pushing on in the face of overwhelming challenges (Andy's illness & Covid lockdown) and which features Johnny Marr contributing on guitar.

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Dale Crover shares his Splash Story with myself and Diamond Dave and he's one hell of a laid back good humoured guy. He tells us he's fabulous ! He had a rough time of it sometime back having to undergo an emergency spinal surgery operation so that's good to hear. Not for the faint hearted but he's a Melvin right!

On tour with Ministry after the Pandemic led to two drummers on The Tarantula Heart album with influences by PIL's Flowers of Romance and a new way of working and putting the tracks together and having "really long songs on it." There's reminiscenses on Kiss Gene Simmons, Atlantic Records and a whole bunch of insights.

Crover mentioned he felt fortunate to work with King Buzzo whom he describes as "a great, idiosyncratic songwriter and a superb live performer". He added that working with Kurt Cobain, Mike Patton and Buzz had been great - all three knew what they wanted " I just sit at the back, add a bit of direction and help steer the ship."

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Your Splash Stories hosts Ben Steadman & Diamond Dave caught up with the whirlwind that is Frank Turner for his Splash Story.
After disbanding post hardcore band Million Dead in 2005 punk folk rocker Frank Turner is well on the way to performing 3000 shows . He releases his self produced 10th album Undefeated - "a record about survival & defiance with a sense of fun "on May 3 2024. The album was recorded at his home on Mersea Island Essex backed by The Sleeping Souls Released through indie label Xtra Mile Recordings & it draws inspiration from Black Flag,Counting Crows, Descendents, The Pogues, Elvis Costello & Billy Bragg.
Frank made waves following George Thorogood & The Melvins lead by playing 50 states in 50 days in 2022.
In 2024 Frank is attempting the first ever MVT World Record attempt for the most gigs played in different cities in 24hrs!
Every show is in a Music Venue Trust associated grass roots venue and associated with an independent record store.

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