Despite several gigs featuring previous incarnations of The Cult, over 42 years and one festival set, I am amazed that finally, aged 61, in 2024, this is my first indoor experience of a show by The Cult. It had to be done and what a belter it was.
Tag Archives: Live bands
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?
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.
Dexys find some old soul rebels in Poole
Kevin Rowland. What a huge influence on the early 80s. He’s had a hard time since but it was beautiful to see him back on form, here in Poole, leaning over me in my front row seat singing with his voice as good as ever. We weren’t seated for long.
The Rifles live in Kentish Town
I’m surprised I haven’t seen The Rifles live more. After all I proposed to my wife at a Rifles gig. So I made sure we made the trip up to London to find this Saturday night party for the boys from Chingford.
Muse live at Plymouth Argyle – Summer 2023
Looking back at the big Muse gig at Home Park, Plymouth in Summer 2023 and my early Muse gigs. Muse nailed the stadium gig set up in my view.
Paul Weller back in Poole
The Modfather returns to Poole – cannot resist this opportunity – just a short walk down the road, well it would have been if I had not buggered my knee up. I hobbled down with a crutch and knee support. Couldn’t miss this one.
Jesus and Mary Chain live at Easter
A superb mature set of fuzzpedal and feedback rock – Easter with The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Noel Gallagher live in Bournemouth
As Noel gets ready for a Royal Albert Hall gig, he drops in to O2 Academy Bournemouth for a more intimate rehearsal. He airs his High Flying Birds material but doesn’t look back in anger.
Gigs with Ivan 