New debut LP at last. The Clause are here in this lovely old church on a wild and wet Saturday night.
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China Crisis in Lyme Regis
An unusual and beautiful coastal location for the visit of 80s underdogs, China Crisis.
Gary Numan takes The Telekon tour to Bournemouth
Four nights ago Gary Numan’s brother John died, after they left the Leeds gig. Gary took the difficult decision to soldier on, on advice from their father said a statement. An emotional evening.
Palaye Royale End Their Tour in Brum
A superb line up on a Sunday night when I happened to be in town for the football. My first encounter with Palaye Royale.
Turnstile live at Ally Pally
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.
The Undertones early show at The Old Fire Station
Power pop at its best. Tune after wonderful tune. Uplifting.
Marilyn Manson live on Halloween
A visit of the controversial goth rocker Marilyn Manson to Bournemouth on Halloween.
Psychedelic Furs at The De La Warr Pavilion
A rather quaint seaside location to seek out one of my favourite bands. Glad I made it. Who knows when we see them back home again?
Inhaler live – Pompey
Inhaler have stepped up to bigger and bigger venues, so it was good to see them come to Portsmouth Guildhall. It was buzzing.
The Stranglers at 51 – live in Bristol
The 51st anniversary tour of The Stranglers: my 34th visit to see the Meninblack.
Gigs with Ivan 