Category Archives: Gigs

Wow, Wow, Wow !!!  Belly !  The real Belly, are back! One of my favourite ever bands, away for 20 years, and this was their first proper gig back. What a treat it promised and so it turned out to … Continue reading →

  These guys are pretty fine musicians and do a reasonable job replicating the sound of one of my all time favourite bands … But … The whole ‘experience’ was a bit lacking in character and entertainment, which is what … Continue reading →

Not a band that I ever got into in the past, but I couldn’t turn down the chance to see the great Johhny Rotten could I, and I’m glad I didn’t!  I can confirm that though John Lydon is 60 … Continue reading →

A special solo warm up for her support slots to Neil Young, and I was lucky enough to get tickets, and to get near the front for another mesmerising performance from Laura.  I prefer Laura solo and this was no … Continue reading →

Not quite the same great experience as when I saw them at King Tut’s just a few months ago but another enjoyable performance from Ritzy and the boys. 7.5/11 Attended by George & Andy A

Wussy isn’t the most descriptive or promising of band names but I’m glad Andy spotted and recommended them. Led by Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker, the band from Cincinnati, Ohio have been going since 2001 but this is the first … Continue reading →

Yet again I accompanied Karen to sing along to her favourite Bowie songs performed brilliantly as usual by TSDBTB. New lead guitarist did a good job and It was taps aff for John! Love on ya! 7/11 Attended by George … Continue reading →

5 bands for a fiver! …and a really enjoyable night it was too. I principally came to  see Britney, but hadn’t been to upstairs at Opium before so arrived in time catch all of the bands. First up were 3 … Continue reading →

‘This Is The Kit’ is the name used by Kate Stables from Winchester for her solo and band music. I had seen her supporting Anaïs Mitchell in 2014 when I bought her album ‘Wriggle Out The Restless’ and a teatowel! … Continue reading →

Wow! Impressed is an understatement … I’ve not seen anything as atmospheric and musically dramatic for a long time. Much smoke and dim lighting preceded a long instrumental intro, showcasing some stunning and innovative drumming with lots of Pink Floydy … Continue reading →