Category Archives: Gigs & Reviews

Simon’s been mad on ASH for many years so I joined him on a trip to York to catch them and I can definitely see the attraction – the energy in the room was amazing with top tune after top … Continue reading →

What a way to start the week…..a glorious Monday night at the Brudenell saw punks old and new gather together to see the marvel that is ‘The Dickies’. First up were local cricket obsessed ‘Oi!’ band ‘Geoffrey Oi!cott’. Sledge recognised … Continue reading →

I first heard The state that I am in on Mark and lards Radio 1 show in 96 and its still amongst my favourite Belle & Sebastian tracks. Great tune, wonderful lyrics (Got married in a rush, to save a … Continue reading →

Loudon Wainwright III has been part of my musical history since I first heard John Peel play April Fools Day Morn in 1983. There was something confessional about the lyrics that drew me to it. You got the sense that all the stuff in the song actually happened…..welcome to Loudons world. Continue reading →

Metronomy’s ‘English Riviera’ CD must be the years best so far and they certainly know how to put on a show. This was the last of their tour so you’ll have to wait til next time to see them again….you really should! Continue reading →