JAMES : NEWS ARCHIVE MAY 2003
Update 29.5.03
Kulas played a show at the Rivoli Club in Toronto on May 16 as part of the launch evening for the Katie Griffin CD produced by Kulas. The setlist was Anyone Else, Star Land, Instamatic Camera, Glasgow Rain, Having and Losing It All (solo acoustic), Shine (solo acoustic), Beautiful Day, Pavement, All The Rage, There's Nothing Wrong, Beginning of the End, Sit Down. For a full review, click here.
Update 23.5.03
After the success of their nation-wide t.v. appearance on the Mike Bullard Show performing the Echo and The Bunnymen song "Killing Moon", Kulas and Katie Griffin have been asked back tonight (Friday, live to air 7:00 p.m. and again at midnight on CTV) to perform the song with Echo and The Bunnyman frontman Ian McCulloch who will also be performing his new single with his band to promote his upcoming Toronto show.
Update 16.5.03
Tim Booth has made a statement via the James official messageboard on his current activity. He is still writing his album with KK and Lee Baker who are assisting with the production. His film script has now been optioned by two producers and he is seeking funding for the project. For a full transcription click here.
One Of The Three has conducted an exclusive interview with Michael Kulas where he talks about the highlights and lowlights of his time with James, his heros in the music business, his two solo albums, his work as a producer and his plans for his new band. Click here to read the interview in full.
Update 9.5.03
Kulas played live with Katie Griffin on the track Killing Moon on Canadian TV's Mike Bullard Show (apparently similar to David Letterman).
Update 2.5.03
Getting Away With It featured for the second time in a matter of weeks in the Queen Vic pub in the BBC soap Eastenders. It must be the only pub in the world with Pleased To Meet You on the jukebox!
Tim Booth's official website www.timbooth.net has been updated with the following rather curious message:
"Tim Booth's website is not ready yet, as he hasnt a clue what to say. He should have rediscovered the art of communication in a few months time."
Mortuus 47 has reinstated his James ftp server for downloading live and rare James material. To access the ftp server, follow this link. Or if you use an FTP program, just stick the address ptmy.mine.nu into your favourite FTP software. One Of The Three is not associated in any way with the ftp server, so please don't direct any comments / requests / lawsuits in my direction.