Wire 19th Sep 2013 Brudenell Social Club Leeds

Went along last night to see Wire at the wonderful Brudenell Social Club. Magic Rock’s “Rapture” ale adding a nice accompaniment to the evenings proceedings. Support band Xavier appear – Tad mental. 3 blokes, 1 on Roland Sequencer, 1 on Drums and 1 on…

“Joint Venture” a book by Ed Kleinman

I’m was already familiar with Ed’s name due to him being the tour manager of the Stranglers when they did their U.S tour in 78’ and Ed’s eventual move to manager in 1980-82. So when I heard he’d written a book I thought I’d…

British Sea Power–Cambridge Junction 18th April 2014

Was looking forward to this especially after the previous week’s amazing Sheffield gig. We booked this one back in Jan and managed to back a Travelodge night near the venue for about £30. After check in we’re sampling a few decent ales in Cambridge…

British Sea Power– Sheffield Leadmill – 14th April 2014

I need to check the Buzzcocks anthology book cos I swear the last time I was at the Leadmill was back in 1996 when Buzzcocks was touring their “All Set” album. But the venue seems different in appearance but then almost 20 years have…

The Stranglers–Leeds Carling Academy 21st March 2014

How many times have I seen this band now? First gig back in 1990 with original singer Hugh Cornwell and now on their 40th year I’m seeing them back at Leeds. This is fast becoming an annual event now. Must be the 6th year…