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The Vaccines album launch day show – Southsea Pier
Did we get this right? The Vaccines playing on South Parade Pier in Southsea? Surely not. Yup that’s what happened and that’s how I kicked off my new gig year.
The Darkness at the revamped Bristol Beacon
After stumbling upon the recent Darkness documentary film, a few conversations later I found myself off to see The Darkness… again.
Ruts DC – live at The Joiners
It’s 44 years since I bought my first Ruts singles. I thought it was about time I caught up with them on one of their tours – at one of the south coast’s legendary small venues, by chance.
Sleeper ‘Unplugged’ – live at The Brook
A relaxed and friendly set up for tonight’s performance by 90s Britpop legends Sleeper, with a Q&A section thrown in.
Rediscovering Wreckless Eric – live in a Poole coffee shop
A sell-out gig with 21 people, in a coffee bar in Poole, to catch-up with Wreckless Eric.
The Wonder Stuff – live in Southampton
The Wonder Stuff play their fourth album in full with some classics for a second set. Miles is still enjoying himself. ‘A Wish Away’ wins out for this grey-haired gig goer.
Morrissey – live in London
Morrissey pops into London to start his 2023 tour.
Showaddywaddy – live in Dorset
The remaining incarnation of 70s rock’n’roll popsters Showaddywaddy pay a visit to the East Dorset town of Wimborne… don’t be sniffy, come on in, you know you’d enjoy it (if you’re over 55).
Gig Venue: O2 Guildhall, Southampton
Overview of this key Southampton venue – getting there, having a beer and the gig experience.
Gigs with Ivan 