UK Subs punk statesman Charlie plays an acoustic solo set in the basement Anvil venue, along with Poole punks, The Mistakes. What Friday nights are made for eh.
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Gig Venue: Portsmouth Guildhall
Some brief notes and tips from my visits to this venue.
Tom Robinson Band – live in Southampton
A packed, hot, sweaty Joiners on a Friday night. This is how to see live music. This is how to see my first TRB gig. About time eh.
Johnny Hates Jazz – live in Poole
A handful of hit singles in the late 80s and a number one album – that and some friends keen to see them was enough to take me to The Lighthouse, Poole to see them on tour.
Merrill Osmond says farewell – live in Ringwood
Lead singer of 70s pop sensations The Osmonds plays his penutimate gig in the UK, before retiring..in Ringwood of all places. It would be rude not to pop along eh?
Stiff Little Fingers – ‘Putting the Fast in Belfast 6’
Bit of a long standing ambition this one – seeing Stiff Little Fingers in their home city – and it didn’t disappoint. One of my gigs of the year and a great trip.
Victorious Festival 2024 – my wander through it, from The Murder Capital to Biffy Clyro
My tenth visit to this diverse city festival by the Solent. Paced myself and didn’t race around too much – I’ve got to that age.
Kodaline warm-up gig – Belfast
I was in town for a big Stiff Little Fingers gig this weekend. After wandering the pubs we thought we would drop in on this one as tickets were still available.
Poole Harbour Festival 2024
Sunshine, sea air, jet lag and a return to live music after a holiday.
The Killers bring a bit of Las Vegas to London
A little bit of Las Vegas comes to the O2 Arena, London with a string of concerts by The Killers. After my own string of Killers calamities, I finally get it right.
Gigs with Ivan 