As good as a live gig gets. I’ve been waiting 40 years for gig like this again. Pure energy.
Category Archives: Reviews
The Blossoms with Red Rum Club – live in Bournemouth
A third Red Rum Club performance of 2024, tonight with Blossoms…and Gary… the Gorilla.
The Cult – live in Portsmouth
Despite several gigs featuring previous incarnations of The Cult, over 42 years and one festival set, I am amazed that finally, aged 61, in 2024, this is my first indoor experience of a show by The Cult. It had to be done and what a belter it was.
Charlie Harper; The Mistakes: The Anvil, Bournemouth
UK Subs punk statesman Charlie plays an acoustic solo set in the basement Anvil venue, along with Poole punks, The Mistakes. What Friday nights are made for eh.
Gig Venue: Portsmouth Guildhall
Some brief notes and tips from my visits to this venue.
Tom Robinson Band – live in Southampton
A packed, hot, sweaty Joiners on a Friday night. This is how to see live music. This is how to see my first TRB gig. About time eh.
Johnny Hates Jazz – live in Poole
A handful of hit singles in the late 80s and a number one album – that and some friends keen to see them was enough to take me to The Lighthouse, Poole to see them on tour.
Merrill Osmond says farewell – live in Ringwood
Lead singer of 70s pop sensations The Osmonds plays his penutimate gig in the UK, before retiring..in Ringwood of all places. It would be rude not to pop along eh?
Victorious Festival 2024 – my wander through it, from The Murder Capital to Biffy Clyro
My tenth visit to this diverse city festival by the Solent. Paced myself and didn’t race around too much – I’ve got to that age.
Kodaline warm-up gig – Belfast
I was in town for a big Stiff Little Fingers gig this weekend. After wandering the pubs we thought we would drop in on this one as tickets were still available.
Gigs with Ivan 