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.
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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.
Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow live in London
A 45th anniversary UK tour by original Bow Wow Wow singer Annabella with her band. 45 years since that first ever cassette only EP rocked the market…C30 C60 C90 Go. We heard it live.
Adam Ant live in Bournemouth
80s icon Adam Ant comes to Bournemouth, a year after originally planned, due to illness. I’m not sure the recovery is complete.
Andrew Cushin at The 1865
From the North East to the South Coast, tonight the talented indie rock singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin is in town. Must be seen and heard.
Gene Reborn in Hammersmith
This London gig marks the quite surprising reunion of Gene. It sold out in minutes and I was delighted to be there.
Gigs with Ivan 