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The Rolling Stones live in Hyde Park

My gig of the year so far. Delivered in every way and I was amazed at how good these old boys are.

Posted byivaninblack16th Jul 202216th Jul 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: British Summer Time, BST, Courtney Barnett, Gigs, grey haired gig goer, Hyde Park, Live music, London, Rolling Stones, Sam Fender, The Dinner Party1 Comment on The Rolling Stones live in Hyde Park

Guns N’ Roses live at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A chance to see Guns N’Roses live in the UK, maybe the last chance. Axl Rose struggles to hit the highs but no one really minds.

Posted byivaninblack9th Jul 20229th Jul 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, VenuesTags: Axl Rose, concerts, Gary Clark Jr, Gigs, grey haired gig goer, Guns N'Roses, Live bands, London, Micheal Monroe, Slash, Spurs, Tottenham StadiumLeave a comment on Guns N’ Roses live at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kings of Leon live in London

How do The Kings of Leon sell out two nights at London O2 Arena? Somehow they do and I’m here for the first of those.

Posted byivaninblack7th Jul 202228th Nov 2024Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: Gigs, Gigs with Ivan, Kings of Leon, Live bands, London, O2 Arena, the grey haired gig goer, The Snuts1 Comment on Kings of Leon live in London

ABC live in Bath

An irresistible orchestral performance of Lexicon of Love by ABC, to celebrate its 40th birthday and my gig buddy Dave’s 60th.

Posted byivaninblack30th Jun 202230th Jun 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: ABC, Bath Forum, Gigs, grey haired gig goer, Live music, Martin Fry, Southwark Sinfonia3 Comments on ABC live in Bath

Elvis Costello live in Bath

The songwriting genius that is Elvis Costello puts the hits through the mangle – not all survive but I’d still go and see him again tommorrow, given the chance.

Posted byivaninblack23rd Jun 202230th Jun 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: Bath, Bath Forum, Elvis Costello, Gigs, Gigs with Ivan, grey haired gig goer, Live, The Attractions, The Imposters2 Comments on Elvis Costello live in Bath

The Flaming Lips live in London

An extraordinary show with an inflatable monster and rainbow, a flying bird toy and a bubble that the lead singer performed a significant part of the set from. All is normal for a Flaming Lips show it seems.

Posted byivaninblack17th Jun 202230th Jun 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: Flaming Lips, Gigs, grey haired gig goer, Heartless Bastards, Kentish Town, Live music, London, O2 ForumLeave a comment on The Flaming Lips live in London

The Killers live at Southampton F.C.

The long wait for The Killers UK tour is over and the crowd are on the pitch ready at the home of Southampton Football Club: Killers do Saints as I hit the bar.

Posted byivaninblack14th Jun 202214th Jun 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: Blossoms, Gigs, gigswithivan, grey haired gig goer, Killers, Live music, Southampton, Southampton F.C., St Mary's3 Comments on The Killers live at Southampton F.C.

Pet Shop Boys in Bournemouth

The synth-pop duo that were a backdrop to the late 80s and early 90s are back out on a big tour, tonight visiting Bournemouth. A curious grey-haired gig goer is there near the front.

Posted byivaninblack3rd Jun 20223rd Jun 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: BIC, Bournemouth, Gigs, Gigs with Ivan, Live music, Neil Tennant, Pet Shop BoysLeave a comment on Pet Shop Boys in Bournemouth

Whitesnake live in Birmingham

A rare foray into 70s heavy rock for the grey-haired gig goer. Whitesnake – the Farewell Tour – with Foreigner and Europe providing some solid rock supports. Quite a trio.

Posted byivaninblack29th May 202210th Jan 2025Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: Birmingham, Black Sabbath Bridge, Europe, Foreigner, Gigs, Gigs with Ivan, Live music, Utilila Arena Birmingham, WhitesnakeLeave a comment on Whitesnake live in Birmingham

My Chemical Romance play the Eden Project

A very unusual setting for the return of My Chemical Romance after a decade. Hope the plants enjoyed it. I did.

Posted byivaninblack23rd May 202210th Jun 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: Cornwall, Eden Project, Frank Turner, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Gigs, Live music, My Chemical RomanceLeave a comment on My Chemical Romance play the Eden Project

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