Manic Street Preachers – Wolverhampton Civic Hall 1st June 2015

Having not seen the Manics for a good few years and missing the original Holy Bible tour an opportunity landed my way to get tickets for Wolverhampton and meet up with friends.  A good time was had by all. The Manics did not disappoint…

Brix & The Extricated 30th May 2015

Another enjoyable Brix gig this time at Hebden Bridge Trades Club.  Very similar to the previous gig at Leeds Brudenell but with the inclusion of Totally Wired.  Can’t fail really.  Good time had by all.   Hope there’s more dates forthcoming. Below are some…

Super Furry Animals return

All this new Super Furry Animals activity has reminded me of the time I saw them at the O2 festival in Leeds mid 2000s sometime I guess.  Great atmosphere in the tent and at the end it turned from a rock gig to a…

Brix & The Extricated 28th March 2015 – Leeds Brudenell Social Club

Fantastic night last night – Seriously up there with one of my favourite gigs and definitely better than any Fall gig I’ve been to. That said, spending a night watching Sooty play the kazoo would’ve been better than about 80% of Fall gigs I’ve…

The Clash Myth #23244 – Strummer and co never made the album “Cut The Crap”

Always amused how The Clash have managed to write their “Cut The Crap” album out of the history books. I’m amused cos in a sick way I actually quite like it. I know it’s effectively half of “The Clash” (Strummer and Simonon being the…