Inhaler have stepped up to bigger and bigger venues, so it was good to see them come to Portsmouth Guildhall. It was buzzing.
Category Archives: Venues
The Stranglers at 51 – live in Bristol
The 51st anniversary tour of The Stranglers: my 34th visit to see the Meninblack.
Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow live in London
A 45th anniversary UK tour by original Bow Wow Wow singer Annabella with her band. 45 years since that first ever cassette only EP rocked the market…C30 C60 C90 Go. We heard it live.
Adam Ant live in Bournemouth
80s icon Adam Ant comes to Bournemouth, a year after originally planned, due to illness. I’m not sure the recovery is complete.
Spear of Destiny live at Papillion, Southampton
After 45 years of listening to and watching Kirk Brandon, I just could not allow tonight’s gig to escape my busy ‘Rocktober’ calendar.
Simon & Oscar live and acoustic in Poole
A chance to hear some of the depth of Ocean Colour Scene’s catalogue in an acoustic setting. No photos. No video clips. Sometimes that is the way to go.
Andrew Cushin at The 1865
From the North East to the South Coast, tonight the talented indie rock singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin is in town. Must be seen and heard.
Red Rum Club – Monday Night in Bournemouth
Good to see Red Rum Club galloping into town on a Monday night. Best way to get into a new album – hear it live.
Gene Reborn in Hammersmith
This London gig marks the quite surprising reunion of Gene. It sold out in minutes and I was delighted to be there.
Victorious Festival 2025 – my route through it
A quick run through my three day trail of live music in the sunshine, on Southsea Common.
Gigs with Ivan 