An irresistible orchestral performance of Lexicon of Love by ABC, to celebrate its 40th birthday and my gig buddy Dave’s 60th.
Category Archives: Music
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gary Numan live in Plymouth
Gary Numan back on tour and very much back riding another wave of enthusiasm for his newer albums as well as his early ones.
Red Rum Club live in Southampton
Another trip to see Red Rum Club. This time at a sell out night at The Joiners Arms, Southampton.
UK Subs at The 100 Club + The Mistakes
A visit to The 100 Club is always a cherished event, and not one I’ve done that often, so seeing punk legends The UK Subs is a treat, tonight with a band from Poole, The Mistakes.
Gigs with Ivan 