At last, I get to see Maxïmo Park on one of their tours, after 20 years of buying their records.
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Suede live – Pompey
Is Brett Anderson the greatest live performer of a generation, the Britpop generation? Just maybe. New music and new energy.
The Molotovs – A Monday Night in Southampton
With their first album released this week, The Molotovs reach a significant stage on their impressive evolution.
The Skids – live in Brum
The celebrate the 45th anniversary of the release of The Absolute Game album, Richard Jobson is out on tour again and giving it everything, with the current Skids line up.
Bruce Foxton – a New Start
The first night of Bruce Foxton’s tour as part of his new venture and a different band.
Sham 69 at The 1865
The Hersham Boys from 1977 can still pack a venue with excited old blokes to hear the anthems.
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.
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.
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 