A chance to hear some of the depth of Ocean Colour Scene’s catalogue in an acoustic setting. No photos. No video clips. Sometimes that is the way to go.
Tag Archives: Poole
Poole Harbour Festival 2025
Talk about ‘on the doorstep’. I’m surprised I can’t hear the music from the house, but I can’t so the short walk to the harbour is required to be rewarded with a few days of this local festival.
A week of 80s classics – Then Jerico; Martin McAloon; The Bluebells
A busy week of 80s music – three gigs squeezed into one blog.
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.
Poole Harbour Festival 2024
Sunshine, sea air, jet lag and a return to live music after a holiday.
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.
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.
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.
The Levellers – live & acoustic in Poole
A rare visit to Poole for The Levellers with their acoustic tour.
A Taste of Prog Rock
Tonight a grey haired gig goer dips their toe into a bit of prog rock. A shallow dip.
Gigs with Ivan 