It’s 44 years since I bought my first Ruts singles. I thought it was about time I caught up with them on one of their tours – at one of the south coast’s legendary small venues, by chance.
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Death Cult’s brief return – live in Bournemouth
A special return by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy to their Death Cult years.
Sleeper ‘Unplugged’ – live at The Brook
A relaxed and friendly set up for tonight’s performance by 90s Britpop legends Sleeper, with a Q&A section thrown in.
Rebellion Festival 2023 – a punk feast
A feast of live punk bands as I whizz through four days in Blackpool watching 30 bands, with some photos to show for it.
Rediscovering Wreckless Eric – live in a Poole coffee shop
A sell-out gig with 21 people, in a coffee bar in Poole, to catch-up with Wreckless Eric.
Victorious Festival 2023
The annual pilgrimage to Southsea Common continues, and yet again it is the good value choice, with a few old diamonds and some new bands as well..booked blind for 2024 already.
The Wonder Stuff – live in Southampton
The Wonder Stuff play their fourth album in full with some classics for a second set. Miles is still enjoying himself. ‘A Wish Away’ wins out for this grey-haired gig goer.
My Britpop Week – Blur & Pulp revived
Pulp and Blur gigs in one week – the best two gigs of the year so far for me. Blur even got away with playing Wembley Stadium but I think Pulp pipped it.
Iron Maiden – live in Birmingham
I’m no heavy metal man but I bought Iron Maiden’s first single and this lot are my NWOBHM winners.
Dog Day Afternoon Festival at Crystal Palace
A great day for old punks and the curious at Iggy Pop’s Dog Day Afternoon.
Gigs with Ivan 