What gig did you go to last night?

[Veronese68]

That was excellent. Pauline Black looks, moves and commands the room like someone 10-20 years her junior, and the Sax player in Dave's backing band was amazing. Really nice atmosphere, top night out.

Saw the Selecter in a pub 28 years ago, absolutely brilliant. A young skinhead kicked off at one point, she stopped everything, tore him off a strip and demanded he be thrown out. His dad, a true vintage skinhead, threw him out with another flea in his ear 😂

 

[Badger_Boom]

In a community centre near Bognor Regis...

John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett!

Did Otway try to break his amp-vaulting PB?

 

[Dogtrousers]

Did Otway try to break his amp-vaulting PB?

No, he's noticeably less agile these days. He is 74!

 

[Elybazza61]

No, he's noticeably less agile these days. He is 74!

Did they do 'Headbutts' though?

 

[T4tomo]

Went to see Paul Heaton and Rianne Downey, support by the Lightning Seeds at the weekend.

Top night!

 

[Webbo2]

Went to see Paul Heaton and Rianne Downey, support by the Lightning Seeds at the weekend.

Top night!

I saw the Lightening Seeds last year supporting Echo and the Bunnymen last year. They were great.

 

[mrushton]

I saw the Lightening Seeds last year supporting Echo and the Bunnymen last year. They were great.

On a comeback for the last couple of years. I didn't see them the first time round so am going in 2027. The LA's were another one. Fantastic hit then vanished.

Venue near to me advertised Lene Lovich as playing there. Didn't know she gigged but is now 75 and plays punk gigs/festivals

 

[T4tomo]

I saw the Lightening Seeds last year supporting Echo and the Bunnymen last year. They were great.

Yes they were very good, Ian Brodie has a good presence as a front man and they've had enough hits to fill a slot with songs you know.

 

[CarbonClem]

The LA's were another one. Fantastic hit then vanished.

I'd love a La's reunion. Unfortunately never gonna happen.

 

[JohnHughes307]

Francis Rossi in the Pavilion at Bexhill. Really good atmosphere, good tunes and (surprising to me) really good guitar playing 😁
A bit strange having rock n roll played from armchairs, but I really enjoyed it.

 

[Beebo]

Francis Rossi in the Pavilion at Bexhill. Really good atmosphere, good tunes and (surprising to me) really good guitar playing 😁
A bit strange having rock n roll played from armchairs, but I really enjoyed it.

Quo were definitely good musicians.
Rossi can play and Parfitt was a powerful rhythm guitarist. The 3 chord nonsense was just an ignorant comment.
I’ve always regarded Quo as similar to ACDC.
Keep it simple but execute it perfectly.

 

[ianrauk]

Quo were definitely good musicians.
Rossi can play and Parfitt was a powerful rhythm guitarist. The 3 chord nonsense was just an ignorant comment.
I’ve always regarded Quo as similar to ACDC.
Keep it simple but execute it perfectly.

Agreed, any of their albums up to 1982 are very good indeed. Unfortunately the majority of their output post 1982 was dross.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

At the Queen’s Hall last week, Duncan Chisholm, Michael McGoldrick, Gerry O’Connor and Tony Byrne, with star guest Donald Shaw and even bigger star guest Phil Cunningham. They were all fabulous but the star of the night was Phil C, returning after 2 years of illness. He looked frail and only played the one tune but it was fantastic to hear him once again.

 

[Molteni Man]

Francis Rossi in the Pavilion at Bexhill. Really good atmosphere, good tunes and (surprising to me) really good guitar playing 😁
A bit strange having rock n roll played from armchairs, but I really enjoyed it.

I saw him at Fareham recently. Got an invite from a friend and thought why not! Totally agree with your comments and would recommend to anyone for some really engaging music.

 

[Molteni Man]

Saw the London Calling at the 1865 in Southampton on Saturday evening. The Clash are my favourite band and this tribute act do an excellent job in capturing what made them so good. What a back catalogue there is to explore and listen to once more. A great value evening for £25.