When I had seen Moonspell the previous year (supporting Type O Negative at The Astoria - GIG 314) they had blown me away and were a band that I definetly had on my radar to see again. So when they announced a gig at Camden's Underworld I grabbed myself a ticket and headed down after … Continue reading GIG 359: Moonspell / Lacuna Coil – The Underworld – 15th December 1997
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(RPG PDF Spotlight) KOBOLD Guide to Roleplaying
KOBOLD Guide to Roleplaying by Kobold Press Lights, Action.... Dice! There’s a reason it’s called a tabletop ROLEplaying game. Taking on the personae of different characters in the story brings a richness and depth to the experience and can make your game sessions exciting and memorable. But how can the poor, harried Game Master wrangle a … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) KOBOLD Guide to Roleplaying
GIG 358: Alien Sex Fiend / POD – Electric Ballrom – 8th December 1997
The highs and lows of gigging. I'd thankfully been on a pretty good run of gigs for most of the year, culminating with the last gig I'd been to, Portishead at Brixton Academy. So it was probably time for a bit of a dud. Unfortunately this Monday night gig in Camden provided that. POD (no … Continue reading GIG 358: Alien Sex Fiend / POD – Electric Ballrom – 8th December 1997
(Poetry) Crying On An Empty Stage
Along with reams of short stories, and longer attempts at fiction, I’ve written countless poems over the decades. The bulk were written in my teens and twenties and I literally have folders full of handwritten and typewritten compositions. I’d been threatening to put a selection into print since the mid-90’s. I remember discussing it with … Continue reading (Poetry) Crying On An Empty Stage
(RPG PDF Spotlight) Pendragon Starter Set
Pendragon Starter Set by Chaosium It is the age of Pendragon! What kind of Knight will you become? This is a game of Arthurian legends. Do you believe in chivalry, or do you think might always makes right? Are you willing to die for your Honor? Will you fight to rid the world of injustice, … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) Pendragon Starter Set
GIG 357: Portishead – Brixton Academy – 26th November 1997
This was one of the best concerts of 1997. I had been a fan of Portishead since they released their debut album, "Dummy", in 1994. Their self-titled second album, "Portishead", was released in September 1997 so they were back on the road and touring in support of it. You wouldn't really think it listening to … Continue reading GIG 357: Portishead – Brixton Academy – 26th November 1997
(RPG PDF Spotlight) The Mystery Business
The Mystery Business Core Rulebook by Leatherman Games Something strange is going on in this old mansion and you’re going to get the to bottom of it. You’re in the Mystery Business and no spooky ghost is going to stop you from solving this mystery. You climb the stairs toward the dark attic space, cobwebs … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) The Mystery Business
GIG 356: The Witches / Emma Conquest – Croydon Fairfield Hall, 22nd November 1997
Another year, another Pagan Federation Conference, another after party! This year saw The Witches and Emma Conquest take stage in the evening after the main conference had wrapped. I'd seen both bands before and was more than happy to see them again - especially Emma Conquest whom I'd really enjoyed when I saw them for … Continue reading GIG 356: The Witches / Emma Conquest – Croydon Fairfield Hall, 22nd November 1997
(RPG PDF Spotlight) Under Ashen Skies
Under Ashen Skies Core Rulebook by Blackoath Entertainment Pain. The first thing you remember is pain. Dull, slow, dragged out pain. The pain of loss. Of death. Of abandoned joys and found sorrows. The next thing you remember are stars. Bright, whirling, screaming stars. The lights of hope. Of purpose. Of faith. And then you … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) Under Ashen Skies
GIG 355: Gary Numan/ Posh – Shepherds Bush Empire, 9th November 1997
After a lazy Sunday spent at my parents eating food and playing games I headed over to Shepherds Bush to see Gary Numan in concert. This was only the second time I saw him live, having first seen him at The Astoria a year and a half earlier (GIG 270). Supporting him on this occasion … Continue reading GIG 355: Gary Numan/ Posh – Shepherds Bush Empire, 9th November 1997
Voices From The Pulpit 