Dear Wire fan,

Welcome to the newest edition of the Pinkflag mailing list, getting you all the latest Wire news. Sorry for the length of time since our last missive, but we've been saving up some news for you!

*Pink Flag, by Wilson Neate*

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2009 will see the publication of not one, but two, books on the subject of Wire! The first one off the blocks is Wilson Neate's treatise on Pink Flag as part of Continuum's 33 1/3 series. The book deals with the lead-up to and recording of Pink Flag, setting it within the context of Wire's history, the history of the times and within the greater story of its influence and relevance. The text is ably lavished with personal commentary from the band, insight by the author and how Wire's influence was felt by a number of artists, including Steve Albini, Graham Coxon, Richard Jobson, Henry Rollins, Glen Matlock and many others. In short, it's a recommended read for all Wire fans, and comes endorsed by all band members, past and present. You can read an early review here

Of course, we wouldn't leave you high and dry without a way to pre-order via our wonderful mail-order, so follow the link HERE - you can have them just as soon as we get them!

The second Wire book, by Paul Lester, will be more of a history of the band. More about that in a later newsletter!

*Live in 2009*
Wire slipped into its live schedule last month with a few dates in Italy, preceded by a 'warm up' in a rather crowded Cargo in London

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The Italian shows were quite remarkable, featuring sold-out venues and very young audiences. Here's some video from Magnolia in Milano

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That show was also well documented by photographer Stefano Masselli.

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Use the gigography on our website and Google to find more documentation!

As has been publicised for some time, the cancelled Germany/Austria/Switzerland tour from January has been rescheduled for this month. The dates are as follows:

Mar 21: Spedition, Bremen, Germany
Mar 22: Hafenklang, Hamburg, Germany
Mar 23: Blue Shell, Koeln, Germany
Mar 24: Live at Dot, Berlin, Germany
Mar 25: Schauspielhaus, Leipzig, Germany
Mar 26: Scheune, Dresden, Germany
Mar 27: Fluc, Vienna, Austria
Mar 28: Kino Ebensee, Ebensee, Austria
Mar 29: Feierwerk, Munich, Germany
Mar 30: Le Romandie, Lausanne, Switzerland
Mar 31: Alte Feuerwache, Mannheim, Germany

We can also announce that there will be a London headlining show in late April, but we cannot yet announce the venue or event it is part of. There is one more confirmed date in June:

Jun 06: Whelan's, Dublin, Eire

*On-tour merchandise*
During the upcoming G/A/S tour, we will be making available a new batch of T-shirts. There are two designs: a new one for "Object 47"

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and a new run of the popular "12XU" shirt from the North American tour of last year

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We also hope to have copies of the Pink Flag book available. A range of CDs and vinyl will also be for sale.

*More YouTube*
YouTube is full of live videos of Wire - you can find 'em just as fast as we can! But there continue to be interesting and unexpected 'collaborations' on the subject of Wire. None more so than this newsletter's featured video!

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You owe it to yourself to see this.. 'Outdoor Miner on Ukeleles' video




And finally...
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All the best,


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