Tag Archives: punk

Out Of Step, Out Of Time

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mark Ayling

  My new 12 track album will be available on 28th October.  It’s been a long time coming and, though the songs were written ages ago (around the time of my first album), it has taken so long to get … Continue reading →

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Do I Miss Being In A Band…..?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Mark Ayling

I got asked recently if I miss being in a band.  Do I miss the camaraderie?  Do I miss bouncing ideas off other people? As a drummer, I have played with a lot of bands over the years, from bands … Continue reading →

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New Website…..

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Mark Ayling

I have given my website a long overdue redesign and now with added ‘Song Trivia’ section where I give an insight into some of my lyrics. Check it out….. www.markayling.net

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark Ayling

Looking back at 2012, I’m grateful to have been invited to play some really enjoyable gigs.  I’ve loved them all but personal highlights are (in no particular order); -Playing support to 999 at Drummonds which was good fun. -Playing off … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Gigs…..

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mark Ayling

OCTOBER 3rd – Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge with Brian Curran & Cayn White 5th – L’Île Aux Trésors, Liege, Belgium with Brian Curran 6th – Crowbar, Groningen, Netherlands with Brian Curran 7th – Rehearsal Space gig TBC Berlin, Germany … Continue reading →

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What Would Joe Strummer Do?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Mark Ayling

I got an email earlier about Strummercamp, with the title “What would Joe do? Reading further, I discovered that there are more and more people wearing T shirts printed with the same question….. WTF? I remember reading a story about … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Gigs…..

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Mark Ayling

28/29th July –  Fox & Goose, HEBDEN BRIDGE Punx Picnic (with The Mob, The System, Autonomads, Total Bloody Chaos, Lowlife UK, Captain Hotknives + More) 31st July –  Milo Bar, LEEDS TBC 11 August –  Harbour Lights, PETERHEAD TBC More … Continue reading →

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Fat Bloke, Thin Book by Arturo Bassick

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Mark Ayling

(Or My Life Of Total Glamour & Untold Riches In The Entertainment Industry) Buy this book now. It’s short, it’s funny, it’s entertaining, it’s a great insight into the punk scene of the late 70’s, it’s no bullsh*t, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Punk?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Mark Ayling

I’m not sure what defines punk anymore. Not that I’ve really considered it, but just lately I’ve seen so many different bands labelled punk that are clearly not/never have/never will be punk. It’s become a generic term to describe a … Continue reading →

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Maximum Rock & Roll Interview

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mark Ayling

Here is a copy of the never-to-be-seen MRR interview as, apparently, MRR is a punk magazine so therefore isn’t interested in acoustic music (punk or otherwise). Thanks to Rags for taking the time to ask the questions. Firstly, for those … Continue reading →

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