Das Gruppe on the Wall

The story of The Fall at Band on the Wall, an historic venue in Manchester which played an important role in the early career development of many groups in the city, thanks in the main to the activities of the Manchester Musicians’ Collective.

The Fall played at the Band on the Wall eight times between 1977 and 1982. The line-ups that brought us Live at the Witch Trials and Hex Enduction Hour both gave seminal performances there. In his capacity as a fan and member of the group, Paul Hanley leads us through those performances and explains how The Fall and the venue – both iconic, uncompromising and with histories far richer and more interesting than nearly all of their peers – were briefly at least, a marriage made in heaven.

This pocket book was commissioned for The Fall Futures and Pasts Festival, which takes place at Band on the Wall, Manchester on 5th-7th June. The book will be launched at the festival (details here).

Pre-orders are open for those not attending the festival. This is an exclusive, Futures and Pasts Festival edition that won't be available through trade outlets. Shipping will begin a short while after the festival.

To secure yours, pre-order now by clicking Add to Cart above,