Just off Esher high street, in a small theatre, we find early 90s UK and US chart toppers, Jesus Jones, end their 35th anniversary world tour.
Category Archives: Gigs
Amyl and the Sniffers – live in Bristol
As good as a live gig gets. I’ve been waiting 40 years for gig like this again. Pure energy.
The Blossoms with Red Rum Club – live in Bournemouth
A third Red Rum Club performance of 2024, tonight with Blossoms…and Gary… the Gorilla.
The Cult – live in Portsmouth
Despite several gigs featuring previous incarnations of The Cult, over 42 years and one festival set, I am amazed that finally, aged 61, in 2024, this is my first indoor experience of a show by The Cult. It had to be done and what a belter it was.
Charlie Harper; The Mistakes: The Anvil, Bournemouth
UK Subs punk statesman Charlie plays an acoustic solo set in the basement Anvil venue, along with Poole punks, The Mistakes. What Friday nights are made for eh.
Gig Venue: Portsmouth Guildhall
Some brief notes and tips from my visits to this venue.
Tom Robinson Band – live in Southampton
A packed, hot, sweaty Joiners on a Friday night. This is how to see live music. This is how to see my first TRB gig. About time eh.
Johnny Hates Jazz – live in Poole
A handful of hit singles in the late 80s and a number one album – that and some friends keen to see them was enough to take me to The Lighthouse, Poole to see them on tour.
Merrill Osmond says farewell – live in Ringwood
Lead singer of 70s pop sensations The Osmonds plays his penutimate gig in the UK, before retiring..in Ringwood of all places. It would be rude not to pop along eh?
Stiff Little Fingers – ‘Putting the Fast in Belfast 6’
Bit of a long standing ambition this one – seeing Stiff Little Fingers in their home city – and it didn’t disappoint. One of my gigs of the year and a great trip.
Gigs with Ivan 