The annual pilgrimage to Southsea Common continues, and yet again it is the good value choice, with a few old diamonds and some new bands as well..booked blind for 2024 already.
Tag Archives: Live music
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.
Iron Maiden – live in Birmingham
I’m no heavy metal man but I bought Iron Maiden’s first single and this lot are my NWOBHM winners.
Peter Hook and the Light – live in Southampton
Joy Divisions two studio albums performed by Peter Hook and the Light, in Southampton.
Inspiral Carpets – live in Frome
90s Madchester boys, Inspiral Carpets, complete their first tour in eight years, at the increasingly notable Cheese and Grain in Frome, Somerset. This grey-haired gig goer is there to see them, 33 years after the last encounter.
The Damned – live in Southampton
The Damned are back out on the road with the usual five-piece, after last year’s original line up outings.
W.A.S.P. – live in Bristol
Shock-rockers W.A.S.P. are in Bristol for what must be the last time. An inquisitve grey-haired gig goer takes a peek.
Morrissey – live in London
Morrissey pops into London to start his 2023 tour.
Slow Readers Club – live on board Thekla, Bristol
Something of a maritime adventure with another Slow Readers Club gig, this time in the unusual surroundings of the good ship Thekla. Great support band tonight – you’ll be hearing about him.
Bullet for My Valentine – live in Southampton
I finally catch up with the heavy metal band from Bridgend – Bullet For My Valentine – a few CDs from a bargain rack around 2004 and here I am nearly 20 years later. Let’s Rock!
Gigs with Ivan 