A tour that draws strongly on tracks from The Black Album, Machine Gun Etiquette and Strawberries, with Rat Scabies back on the drums, brings out one of my favourite Damned gigs of recent years. Tonight is my thirteenth time of seeing them, with a variety of line ups since Hammersmith Odeon in 1980.
Tag Archives: Live music
The Snuts – live in Bournemouth
After I saw The Snuts support Kings of Leon at London O2 Arena in 2022, I thought they were a band to see and hear more of – now I’m here.
The Clause – live in Southampton
The Clause, from Birmingham, have been recommeded by a few friends as something up my street. Yes they are, and now a chance to see them live, on the first proper chilly night of the winter.
Jesus Jones – live in Esher, Surrey
Just off Esher high street, in a small theatre, we find early 90s UK and US chart toppers, Jesus Jones, end their 35th anniversary world tour.
Amyl and the Sniffers – live in Bristol
As good as a live gig gets. I’ve been waiting 40 years for gig like this again. Pure energy.
The Blossoms with Red Rum Club – live in Bournemouth
A third Red Rum Club performance of 2024, tonight with Blossoms…and Gary… the Gorilla.
The Cult – live in Portsmouth
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.
Charlie Harper; The Mistakes: The Anvil, Bournemouth
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.
Gig Venue: Portsmouth Guildhall
Some brief notes and tips from my visits to this venue.
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.
Gigs with Ivan 