Author Archives: Bob the Chiropodist

It was 32 years ago at the Hacienda that I last saw Killing Joke and tonight left me thinking ‘Why on earth did I leave it so long?’ – They’ve got the sound, the lyrics, the look, the energy…..why would … Continue reading →

It was a real treat to see Slug play an amazing show of 2 sets to help celebrate Halloween. The gig was one of the highlights of a beautiful Manchester day that felt like summer and had me ‘enjoying myself’ … Continue reading →

Si and Jez came down from Ilkley for tonights Ruts DC gig, so gave Andy and I a lift. “First of 3 gigs this week” says Si and we’re all impressed …..until that is, we bump into Mark at the … Continue reading →

So glad we got to see Martin Stephenson this time round – a fab evening with a top entertainer. My mate McD has been telling me to go see him for years – last time I saw him was in … Continue reading →

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There aren’t that many of the original NY punks from the 70’s left….but we still have Walter Lure who graced ‘Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers’ and helped write a ton of fab fast punky faves. Thankfully, he’s still happy to … Continue reading →