A feast of live punk bands as I whizz through four days in Blackpool watching 30 bands, with some photos to show for it.
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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.
Victorious Festival 2023
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.
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.
The Dead Kennedys – live in Southampton
I never saw The Dead Kennedys back in the the day and despite the split with the unique voice of Jello Biafra, I was drawn to this one and wasn’t disappointed.
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.
The Lathums – live at The London Roundhouse
A trip to London to one of my favourite venues to see one of the most outstanding bands of recent years.
The Skids – live at The 100 Club
I catch up with The Skids and a few mates at the legendary 100 Club. One of two sell-out gigs.
Gigs with Ivan 