The Waiting Room Online

Invisible Touch in concert at the Grey Horse Kingston on Thames Saturday 27th November 1999 - review by Alan Hewitt.

And now a few words from our sponsor...

Hello folks, yes, at last The Waiting Room has finally found itself a permanent home and not before time I hear you all cry! Thanks to the kind particpation of Thomas at your very own "Path" site, TWR is back on the rails again and no doubt Thomas will very soon be regretting his decision to work with me! Hopefully the asssociation between Thomas and myself will produce something which all Genesis fans can be proud of; a site which covers ALL members and associated artists in equal depth and there should be something there for everyone, if not ask us and we will do our best to find it for you.

Oh, I almost forgot! On the right you see the cover of my new book, currently in the process of printing. "Opening The Musical Box" will be available next Spring, and I've tried to make a detailed and informative analysis of the band's over 30 years of musical activity. I'll keep you updated on how to obtain my new book here on The Waiting Room Online. Anyway, there is a little teaser...

To celebrate this "new age" of international co-operation we have a series of competitions to get us off to a good start. Thanks to the generosity of a variety of people we have the following items to give away:

Copies of Steve Hackett's Japanese edition of 'Darktown' which contains two bonus tracks!

To celebrate Anthony Phillips' forthcoming release of the tenth album in the 'Private Parts & Pieces' series we have a set of all nine albums in that series to give away.

Copies of Nick Magnus's new album 'Inhaling Green' are up for grabs as well.

Mike & The Mechanics in concert at the SCC Clyde Auditorium Glasgow Saturday 5th June 1999. Review by Alex Main.

"Private Videos & Pieces". The recently issued "From Genesis to Revelation" and "The Meadows of Englewood" videos by Anthony Phillips. Reviews by Alan Hewitt.

"The Genesis Story Part 18"! Phil's departure from the band and the creation of the band's latest album, "Calling all Stations". Narrated by Alan Hewitt.

Phil Collins Big Band live at the Royal Festival Hall London Thursday 23rd July. Review by Phil Morris.

"Living & Learning" – Daryl Stuermer's new album "Live and Learn" reviewed by Alan Hewitt.

"Another view from the attic" – the Anthony Phillips "Archive Collection Volume One" reviewed by Paul Hedges.

"Steppin' out with Daryl Stuermer" – Daryl talks to Alan about his new album and Phil's Big band project.

"Genesis Bonsai" – the Genesis Japanese re-issues examined by Alan Hewitt.

"Listening through Driver's Eyes". Ian McDonald's new album reviewed by Alan Hewitt.

"Out of the fight and into the light". The Phil Collins Story Part 5: Phil's departure from Genesis, the Big Band project and the Dance into the light album. Narrated by Alan Hewitt with thanks to H. Janisch, A. Callingham, M. Giammetti and J. "Armando" Guntrip.

"Optimistic agrarian" – Chris Stewart's book "Driving over lemons" reviewed by Alan Hewitt.

Mike & The Mechanics Live at The Hanover Grand London Monday 10th May 1999. Review by Jill Walker.

"Making a Joyful Noise" – Chester Thompson's debut solo album "A Joyful Noise" reviewed by Alan Hewitt.

"The Eternal Space Cadet" – Nick Magnus in conversation with Alan about his career. Interview conducted at Nick's home on Saturday 29th May 1999.

"The First Supper" – a fan's recollection of the first time he saw Genesis perform "Supper's Ready". Written by Andy Wilkinson.

"A Trick of the Tail" BBC Radio One interview with Phil Collins and John Peel broadcast as part of "The John Peel Show" in January/February 1976. Interview transcribed by: Mel Horton. Press cuttings from the archive of Peter Gozzard.

"Mike & The Mechanics" album reviewed by Matthew Isaacs.

Phil Collins' "A Hot night in Paris" album reviewed by Matthew Isaacs.

Mike & The Mechanics live at the Apollo Theatre Manchester Friday 14th May 1999. Review by Matthew Isaacs.

"Opening the Gate". The Gate, the new album by Joji Hirota reviewed by Alan Hewitt.

"A Private Soiree" – Anthony Phillips talks about his tenth album in the Private Parts & Pieces series, "Soiree". Interview conducted by Alan Hewitt and Jonathan Dann at Anthony's home on Sunday 1st August 1999.

"The Grand Parade of lifeless audiences re-visited" – ReGenesis at the Classic Rock Society Herringthorpe Leisure Centre Rotherham. Saturday 12th June 1999. Review by Alan Hewitt.

"Painting a Pastoral Symphony" – Anthony Phillips' latest library album, "English Landscape" reviewed by: Alan Hewitt.

"Peter Gabriel Il Trasformista" – the new biography of Peter Gabriel by Mario Giammetti reviewed by: Alan Hewitt.