New band to me; debut album recently released and a sell out at The Joiners.
Category Archives: Reviews
Skids in Scotland
A special trip for a lifetime first: the legendary Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. Noted by The Skids as a special gig that was followed by a-m trip across to Edinburgh for the-m last night of the tour.
Suzi Quatro – last night of UK tour in Bournemouth
70s icon Suzi is still rocking, aged 75. I went along to salute her lifetime in rock’n’roll.
Ian McNabb live in Hove
Sometimes you just hit a sweet spot. Right gig, right time, great sound with a special talent. Tonight was such a moment, with Icicle Works main man, Ian McNabb
The Damned 50th Anniversary bash
A celebration of 50 years of The Damned. One of those special nights, even though it was Wembley Arena.
Jah Wobble Visits Wimborne
Some live experiences are hard to share (especially with camera and phone ban) – sometimes you just have to be there. That is true of this bass led band of talent.
Spring Bunnies in Bournemouth
Some apprehension after some bad reports from the earlier Manchester gig in particular. McCulloch blew it all away tonight with a set packed with musical gems.
Rock’n’Rollers Telling Stories – the book tours
A spate of evenings of chat and tunes with some reflective rock’n’rollers with books to promote. All very interesting.
Jim Bob live in Southampton
The lyrics, melodies and entertaining personality that is Jim Bob, once of Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine – live in Southampton.
The Rifles Live Unplugged and in Southampton
A gathering of The Rifles clan in a revamped church in Southampton, to accompany their unplugged album.
Gigs with Ivan 