A look back at one of those special gigs last year. Devo, playing in the last chance saloon…in the UK anyway. Whip It boys.
Category Archives: Live bands
Muse live at Plymouth Argyle – Summer 2023
Looking back at the big Muse gig at Home Park, Plymouth in Summer 2023 and my early Muse gigs. Muse nailed the stadium gig set up in my view.
Gig Venue: London Roundhouse
As I frequent this London venue more these days, than the old days, a few notes and tips.
Declan McKenna live in Bournemouth
A diversion from my norm. A very talented guy I saw at Glastonbury a few years ago. I must be near enough the oldest person here – Wu derhorse, the support band, may be more my thing but hey ho.
Paul Weller back in Poole
The Modfather returns to Poole – cannot resist this opportunity – just a short walk down the road, well it would have been if I had not buggered my knee up. I hobbled down with a crutch and knee support. Couldn’t miss this one.
Jesus and Mary Chain live at Easter
A superb mature set of fuzzpedal and feedback rock – Easter with The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Noel Gallagher live in Bournemouth
As Noel gets ready for a Royal Albert Hall gig, he drops in to O2 Academy Bournemouth for a more intimate rehearsal. He airs his High Flying Birds material but doesn’t look back in anger.
Judas Priest live and loud in Bournemouth
A rare excursion into the world of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and three bands that featured regularly in my weekly copy of Sounds while in the sixth form of school.
Red Rum Club live in Southampton
Red Rum Club have a top ten album and celebrate it at a sold out Engine Rooms. The Bankes Brothers from Victoria, Canada are there to support them and they are well worth checking out.
Echo and the Bunnymen live in London
Some bands you find weaving into yourself at a critical age – you grow up with them and they are there for life. McCulloch and the Bunnies are that for me. ‘Nothing lasts for ever’ of course.