The songwriting genius that is Elvis Costello puts the hits through the mangle – not all survive but I’d still go and see him again tommorrow, given the chance.
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Pet Shop Boys in Bournemouth
The synth-pop duo that were a backdrop to the late 80s and early 90s are back out on a big tour, tonight visiting Bournemouth. A curious grey-haired gig goer is there near the front.
Whitesnake live in Birmingham
A rare foray into 70s heavy rock for the grey-haired gig goer. Whitesnake – the Farewell Tour – with Foreigner and Europe providing some solid rock supports. Quite a trio.
Gary Numan live in Plymouth
Gary Numan back on tour and very much back riding another wave of enthusiasm for his newer albums as well as his early ones.
Red Rum Club live in Southampton
Another trip to see Red Rum Club. This time at a sell out night at The Joiners Arms, Southampton.
Scotland Calling: punk day in Glasgow
The Skids and Cockney Rejects head up an all-day punk bash in Glasgow.
Killing Joke live in London 1980 to 2022
Last night of the tour for Killing Joke at the iconic Hammersmith Apollo. A 59th birthday treat for the grey haired gig goer.
The Who live at the Albert Hall
A visit to the Royal Albert Hall to see The Who play an acoustic set – part of the series of Teenage Cancer Trust fundraising concerts.
Bad Nerves live in Southampton – ‘Apathy in the UK tour’
New band, new venue: for the grey haired gig goer anyway. Post punk power pop mayhem.
Hugh Cornwell live.. somewhere near Newbury
A new venue for the grey haired gig goer, somewhere outside Newbury. Hugh Cornwell with band plays a set of his solo songs followed by a string of classic Stranglers tunes. Who said there are no more heroes.
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