This compilation by The Chefs is now available for preorder from here: https://shop.damagedgoods.co.uk/
The double-album set includes a previously unreleased album by the band, remastered specially for the compilation, plus John Peel sessions and our singles and EPs.
The official release date is Friday 18th October.

At present the best place for News of:

Recordings
Collaborations
Art
Articles / Reviews
Airplay
Events
Videos etc.

is Helen’s Blog on Blogger.

There’s also 20 years of posts and it’s a good read. So, pop over to the blog here.

(Note: This front page section is currently not being updated on a regular basis.)

Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre
6 January, 2 pm – ROOMS TO LIVE II

Including live performances by:
Gina Birch & Helen McCookerybook: Beefheart the Musical (not a musical)
Paula Chambers

Panel Discussion:
Play My Bass Loud: Art Music Class, Gender

All day screening of the Stories from the She Punks documentary film, directed by Gina Birch & Helen Reddington (McCookerybook).

More info: buryartmuseum.co.uk/What-s-On

Update: McCookerybook’s blog post on the 7th Jan 2024

An acoustic version of Things Like This from the current album Drawing on my Dreams.

The album version features Lindy Morrison (The Go-Betweens) on Drums and Emma Goss on Bass.