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.
Tag Archives: London
Devo live in London.. for the last time (?)
A look back at one of those special gigs last year. Devo, playing in the last chance saloon…in the UK anyway. Whip It boys.
Gig Venue: London Roundhouse
As I frequent this London venue more these days, than the old days, a few notes and tips.
Jesus and Mary Chain live at Easter
A superb mature set of fuzzpedal and feedback rock – Easter with The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Echo and the Bunnymen live in London
Some bands you find weaving into yourself at a critical age – you grow up with them and they are there for life. McCulloch and the Bunnies are that for me. ‘Nothing lasts for ever’ of course.
From Southampton Engine Rooms to The London Palladium: a grey-haired gig goer’s week
Another week of grey-haired gig going but with the novelty of an afternoon records store promotion and the glitz of The London Palladium.
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.
The Blow Monkeys – live in Islington
Dismiss any thoughts of 80s pop band plugging away – last two albums from the 2007 reformation of the original Blow Monkeys are top drawer.
The Taylor Hawkins tribute concert: Wembley
A remarkable day and a unique experience at Wembley Stadium to celebrate and remember the life of Taylor Hawkins, the late Foo Fighters’ drummer.
The Rolling Stones live in Hyde Park
My gig of the year so far. Delivered in every way and I was amazed at how good these old boys are.
Gigs with Ivan 