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Upcoming Radio sessions

Posted on May 31, 2013 in News, Press

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Upcoming Radio Sessions featuring LIVE in studio performances and interviews – BBC Radio Wales June 5th 9pm and BBC Radio WM June 10th 6pm – read on for details!

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Talking solo and Quad at thewho.com

Posted on May 16, 2013 in Press

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On May 15th – a short post by Simon was posted over at TheWho.com.

“Simon Townshend Talks Quadrophenia – And More”

BBC Radio Stoke Interview and NEW MUSIC

Posted on May 3, 2013 in News, Press

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Simon was interviewed by Paula White on BBC Radio Stoke and they played BARE ESSENCE from his upcoming album! Listen to it again (until May 9th!)

Calgary review – more high praise

Posted on March 20, 2013 in Press

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There is a review of the HEART “Fanatic” Tour stop in Calgary (Mar 10th) up on Music Express that has some very high praise for Simon’s opening set…

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SPINNER: Simon interview

Posted on March 18, 2013 in Press

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A great article / interview at Spinner.com Simon Townshend: The Who’s Plans, Touring with Heart  and Having David Bowie Babysit You – by Karen Bliss – Spinner (2013-03-17) “I think the audience become endeared to a single guy on a stage on his own, entertaining — and if you can pull it off,” says Townshend. [...]

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High praise for opening night supporting HEART

Posted on March 15, 2013 in News, Press

An amazing opening night in Penticton

Opening night for Simon Townshend supporting HEART in Canada on their “Fanatic” Tour was March 9th in Penticton, BC. The crowd response and support was quite evident. And the critics took notice as well. eiPenticton.com published a review of the show that is also posted on HEART’s official website. “The SOEC crowd rose in unison [...]

More Interviews to check out

Posted on March 14, 2013 in Press

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Many more interviews out in the media since the last update – here are a few from late Feb and early March.

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Recent Interviews Worth Reading

Posted on February 15, 2013 in Press

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Simon has been doing quite a few interviews while on tour – here are a few recent ones worth checking out!

INsite Gainesville on Quad tour and Simon

Posted on November 13, 2012 in Press

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There is a great article about The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia & More’ tour by John Davisson (along with some of his wonderful photos). [posted Nov 6 2012 -insitegainesville.com] It covers the tour, the band, Simon’s contributions as well a glowing mention of Simon’s latest album “Looking Out Looking In”

Quadrophenia review – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Posted on November 12, 2012 in Press

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A great write up of the Consol Energy Center (Nov 11) Pittsburgh stop of The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia & More’ US Tour. “Simon was a diamond in the rough, whether it was taking a guitar lead or stepping up with a bold vocal on “Dirty Jobs” that found the sweet spot between Roger and Pete.”