I enjoyed Marillion (whom I would also see later in the year) and Fish (who had left Marillion in 1988 to go solo). One of my best mates, Simon, was also a fan so we both got tickets and headed down to Hammersmith to see him live, promoting his new "Vigil in a Wilderness of … Continue reading GIG 046: Fish / Stage Dolls – Hammersmith Odeon, 1st April 1990
Month: February 2022
GIG 045: Red Dogs / Feline Groove – Marquee, 28th March 1990
I can't actually remember what the Red Dogs were like at all, can't visual what they looked like, or what they sounded like. All I have is a brief note that let's me know they 'were ok' but nothing spectacular. They were supported by Feline Groove whose video I've included here as they went on … Continue reading GIG 045: Red Dogs / Feline Groove – Marquee, 28th March 1990
GIG 044: The Mission / Something Happens – Wembley Arena, 23rd March 1990
I was so, so hyped about this gig. I'd been a massive fan of The Mission since about 1986/87 and was finally getting to see them live. Carved in Sand (their fourth studio album) had just recently been released and they were touring in support of the album. They were pretty damn big at the … Continue reading GIG 044: The Mission / Something Happens – Wembley Arena, 23rd March 1990
Face The Music with Stefan Pokorny
Most interviews with games industry figures tend to be about our latest game or "hot new thing" we're working on. But what about the people behind the games we play and, hopefully, love? Little is said, or explored, of the actual person's tastes, or how they got into the hobby, etc. Face The Music is … Continue reading Face The Music with Stefan Pokorny
GIG 043: Bad Girls / Chunk / Silver Hearts – Marquee, 21st March 1990
Bad Girls (Not the band that Robert Pattinson of Twilight fame was briefly in - they might not have even been born when I saw these guys!) were the first headline band that I saw that sucked big time. I'd seen some headliners that I wasn't overly fond of, or who weren't all that good … Continue reading GIG 043: Bad Girls / Chunk / Silver Hearts – Marquee, 21st March 1990
BEOWULF 5E Annual 2022 released
The Beowulf: Age of Heroes RPG from Handiwork Games, is a lovely looking book that is also a great setting and game. Using the 5th Edition system it's one of a few games that focuses on a two-person experience - with one Game Master and one Hero (although you can still play more traditional group … Continue reading BEOWULF 5E Annual 2022 released
GIG 042: The Quireboys / Giant / Jagged Edge – Town & Country Club, 12th March 1990
The Quireboys had a fantastic stage set for their gig at The Town & Country Club. The whole stage had been transformed into a replica bar area. It was quite elaborate in many ways, although gave the impression of a 'spit and sawdust' joint, and suited the bands style perfectly.The band themselves were very good, … Continue reading GIG 042: The Quireboys / Giant / Jagged Edge – Town & Country Club, 12th March 1990
GIG 041: Giant International / The Name / Clay People – Marquee, 28th February 1990
Giant International were a fun band live. I'd seen them supporting The Otherside (GIG 036) the pervious month and they impressed enough that I headed into central London on a Wednesday evening to catch them headlining the Marquee themselves. Support came in the form of a band called The Name (who were also pretty good) … Continue reading GIG 041: Giant International / The Name / Clay People – Marquee, 28th February 1990
Retrospective: The X-Men #3 (January 1964)
Back in 1984 I’d just moved to America, had been introduced to Dungeons & Dragons, started listening to a lot more music, and picked up my first Marvel Comic. That first comic, an issue of Secret Wars, introduced me to a universe of characters who I quickly fell in love with. One team stood out … Continue reading Retrospective: The X-Men #3 (January 1964)
GIG 040: US:UK – Camden Palace, 20th February 1990
This was my first gig at Camden Palace. Camden Palace would become one of my 'second homes' for years to come, mainly due to the brilliant 'Feet First' club night that took place every Tuesday. A student/indie/alternative club night with very cheap entry and cheap drinks in an incredibly majestic and labyrinthine building that was … Continue reading GIG 040: US:UK – Camden Palace, 20th February 1990
Voices From The Pulpit 