Tag Archives: pubs

The Spitfires Return to Normality

The Spitfires return to the Holroyd Arms, Guildford; scene of their Lockdown dodging seated, spaced garden tent gig – this time it’s normal. On the way there a bit of Guildford Stranglers history.

Forest Folk – A Man They Couldn’t Hang

A journey to the unlikely setting of North Boarhunt Social Club – the first live gig since Lockdown started, by Phil ‘Swill’ Odgers of The Men They Couldn’t Hang, and the first since the sudden loss of fellow Men They Couldn’t Hang frontman Stefan Cush.

Bath time for Kirk

As Step 3 of Lockdown restrictions drag on, Kirk Brandon goes on a solo tour of seated socially distanced audiences and a grey haired gig goer is there to enjoy it, pocket camera to hand.

Hello Again Mr A: The Hoosiers’ Pandemic Return

A first trip to the Madding Crowd nightclub venue in Bournemouth for the grey haired gig goer. Tonight this is a socially distanced, Covid-safe gig with The Hoosiers popping their heads above the Lockdown parapet. This piece focuses as much on the venue and the adaptations as it does the former chart toppers.

My Vitriol on Islington High Street

This illustrates that gig night is not always all about the music. A lovely old venue with a bit of history, like the Islington Assembly Hall, in an area of diverse eateries, pubs and bars makes it all more of an adventure….but hey, it’s not every week you get the chance to see the elusive ‘My Vitriol’.