Kevin Rowland. What a huge influence on the early 80s. He’s had a hard time since but it was beautiful to see him back on form, here in Poole, leaning over me in my front row seat singing with his voice as good as ever. We weren’t seated for long.
Tag Archives: Gigs
Gary Numan: Replicas and The Pleasure Principle live in London
A retro gig with Gary Numan showcasing the early albums, Replicas and The Pleasure Principle. It’s Saturday night in London.
The Rifles live in Kentish Town
I’m surprised I haven’t seen The Rifles live more. After all I proposed to my wife at a Rifles gig. So I made sure we made the trip up to London to find this Saturday night party for the boys from Chingford.
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.
Muse live at Plymouth Argyle – Summer 2023
Looking back at the big Muse gig at Home Park, Plymouth in Summer 2023 and my early Muse gigs. Muse nailed the stadium gig set up in my view.
Declan McKenna live in Bournemouth
A diversion from my norm. A very talented guy I saw at Glastonbury a few years ago. I must be near enough the oldest person here – Wu derhorse, the support band, may be more my thing but hey ho.
Paul Weller back in Poole
The Modfather returns to Poole – cannot resist this opportunity – just a short walk down the road, well it would have been if I had not buggered my knee up. I hobbled down with a crutch and knee support. Couldn’t miss this one.
Jesus and Mary Chain live at Easter
A superb mature set of fuzzpedal and feedback rock – Easter with The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Noel Gallagher live in Bournemouth
As Noel gets ready for a Royal Albert Hall gig, he drops in to O2 Academy Bournemouth for a more intimate rehearsal. He airs his High Flying Birds material but doesn’t look back in anger.
Echo and the Bunnymen live in London
Some bands you find weaving into yourself at a critical age – you grow up with them and they are there for life. McCulloch and the Bunnies are that for me. ‘Nothing lasts for ever’ of course.
Gigs with Ivan 