Turnstile only caught my attention with their latest LP, a belter. A month or so later I find myself in a huge sellout crowd, just before their Grammy award nominations are announced.
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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.
Hard-Fi: Live in London… near Staines
I think half of Staines is here tonight. The stars of CCTV, Hard-Fi, sign off from their November tour with a sell out gig at The Roundhouse.
Status Quo – live at Swansea Arena
An essential part of British rock’n’roll culture. I’d never seen them live and thought it was about time I did. When some spare tickets came my way it was off to Wales for a few days.
The Stranglers – 50th Anniversary Tour – London and Bristol
The family in black gathers for the 50th anniversary tour. Over 30 Stranglers gigs since I started in 1979. The band has changed, suffered losses, but the performances continue. Always a pleasure.
Judas Priest live and loud in Bournemouth
A rare excursion into the world of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and three bands that featured regularly in my weekly copy of Sounds while in the sixth form of school.
Red Rum Club live in Southampton
Red Rum Club have a top ten album and celebrate it at a sold out Engine Rooms. The Bankes Brothers from Victoria, Canada are there to support them and they are well worth checking out.
Florence and the Machine – live in Bournemouth
Nearly 14 years since catching Florence on her first big tour, I return to see her, or is it them, at the BIC.
Pale Waves live in Bournemouth
The Pale Waves UK tour hits Bournemouth. A younger newer band for a grey haired gig goer.
Gigs with Ivan 