My top ten gigs from a quieter year of 55 gigs and 114 different acts. A self-indulgent reflection.
Category Archives: Live bands
Slade at Christmas.. the final tour
Just a short note to mark the festive celebration that was our visit to see Dave Hill’s Slade.
Sham 69 at The 1865
The Hersham Boys from 1977 can still pack a venue with excited old blokes to hear the anthems.
The Clause at Papillon, Southampton
New debut LP at last. The Clause are here in this lovely old church on a wild and wet Saturday night.
China Crisis in Lyme Regis
An unusual and beautiful coastal location for the visit of 80s underdogs, China Crisis.
Gary Numan takes The Telekon tour to Bournemouth
Four nights ago Gary Numan’s brother John died, after they left the Leeds gig. Gary took the difficult decision to soldier on, on advice from their father said a statement. An emotional evening.
Palaye Royale End Their Tour in Brum
A superb line up on a Sunday night when I happened to be in town for the football. My first encounter with Palaye Royale.
Turnstile live at Ally Pally
Turnstile only caught my attention with their latest LP, a belter. A month or so later I find myself in a huge sellout crowd, just before their Grammy award nominations are announced.
The Undertones early show at The Old Fire Station
Power pop at its best. Tune after wonderful tune. Uplifting.
Marilyn Manson live on Halloween
A visit of the controversial goth rocker Marilyn Manson to Bournemouth on Halloween.
Gigs with Ivan 