After the Covid loss of Dave Greenfield, the Meninblack are back out on the road, now performing in their sixth decade and lastest reincarnation. The loyal familyinblack are waiting for them.
Tag Archives: Gigs
Echo and the Bunnymen: big coats and Bournemouth live
From the first album to the ‘greatest song ever written’ the Bunnies perform a nostalgic set – it had me looking through old tickets and wondering what became of my old big coat.
The Charlatans: live in Bournemouth 2021 (with memories of Later with Jools Holland 1999)
The Charlatans visited Bournemouth in November 2021 on their greatest hits tour. The grey haired gig goer was there reflecting on this and previous Charlatans encounters.
Red Rum Club live in Bournemouth
A National Lottery subsidised opportunity to see Red Rum Club again, this time on the doorstep.
The K’s live in Southampton
A welcome escape from the January gloom. The K’s kick off a Winter tour that embraces Independent Venue Week.
My Top Gigs of 2021
A grey haired gig goer’s top five. It’s been fun.
Trip to Liverpool to see Big Country live
A long overdue 24hr trip to Liverpool to aborb some of its music heritage and see Big Country play the Grand Central Hall.
Rick Wakeman: live at Birmingham Town Hall
A departure from the usual gigs with a Rick Wakeman experience at Birmingham Town Hall, including the meet and greet beforehand.
The Sweet: ‘Teenage Rampage’ in Frome
The Cheese and Grain in Frome. A lovely yet unlikely spot to find a great venue. Tonight it’s Andy Scott and The Sweet rocking on.
Starsailor: live in Pompey
Gig 40 of 2021 for a grey haired gig goer – Starsailor meet a very enthusiastic, vocal yet modest crowd at Portsmouth’s historic Guildhall.
Gigs with Ivan 