Four years after seeing Bon Jovi for the first time (GIG 025) I was back at Milton Keynes Bowl again to see them for a second time. This time on their "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" Tour. A few of us travelled up to Milton Keynes for this one. Gates opened at 2pm, the Manic … Continue reading GIG 130: Bon Jovi / Billy Idol / Little Angels / Manic Street Preachers – Milton Keynes Bowl, 19th September 1993
Gig List
GIG 129: The Witches / Incubus Succubus / Erf – The Moonlight Club, 17th September 1993
It seems that for a while Incubus Succubus were exclusively playing The Moonlight Club when they played old London Town. Certainly their last London gig (GIG 121) and their next London gig (GIG 142) in December were all held here. This time, however, they were playing support to a band called The Witches - certainly … Continue reading GIG 129: The Witches / Incubus Succubus / Erf – The Moonlight Club, 17th September 1993
GIG 128: Lobsterphone – The Dandy Lion, 30th August 1993
The August Bank Holiday Monday. I'd spent the weekend playing football in the mornings and gaming in the afternoons and evenings (a mega two-day session of TORG) and now it was the last night before everyone went back to work. So, not to have a quiet night in to start the week all fresh faced … Continue reading GIG 128: Lobsterphone – The Dandy Lion, 30th August 1993
GIG 127: U2 / Stereo MC’s / Bjork – Wembley Stadium, 21st August 1993
U2 were one of the very first bands I fell in love with when I started getting in to music when I moved to America in 1984. My cousins, who I was living with over there, were into U2 and I quickly become a fan. Devouring their albums, listening to a live broadcast of a … Continue reading GIG 127: U2 / Stereo MC’s / Bjork – Wembley Stadium, 21st August 1993
GIG 126: The Outcast Band – Electric Ballroom, 20th August 1993
The Electric Ballroom, in Camden Town, on Friday nights was home to the Full Tilt club for over two decades. It was also my frequent haunt on Friday nights for probably most of that time. Goth, Industrial and EBM on the ground floor with more classic rock and metal upstairs. Decent priced drinks and, for … Continue reading GIG 126: The Outcast Band – Electric Ballroom, 20th August 1993
GIG 125: Vendemmian / Empyrean / Insensorium – Marquee, 8th August 1993
A return to my beloved Marquee. I can't believe I'd not been back here since November 1992! Nine months! I was last here for Creaming Jesus and Sunshot (GIG 106) and returned on this summer Sunday night to see Vendemmian, whom I'd seen earlier in the year (GIG 114) headlining at The Dome. Vendemmian put … Continue reading GIG 125: Vendemmian / Empyrean / Insensorium – Marquee, 8th August 1993
GIG 124: Depeche Mode / The Sisters of Mercy / Marxman / Dub Syndicate – Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, 13th July 1993
Crystal Palace was the scene of the finale of the European leg of Depeche Mode's "Devotional Tour". Having played their 1990 'Violator' album to death they were a band I'd long wanted to see live - and the bonus at Crystal Palace was that The Sisters of Mercy were supporting them! So wild horses weren't … Continue reading GIG 124: Depeche Mode / The Sisters of Mercy / Marxman / Dub Syndicate – Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, 13th July 1993
GIG 123: James Rays Gangwar / Judda / Godlike Bass – The Bull & Gate, 20th July 1993
I can't remember if the primary draw for this gig was James Ray Gangway or Judda - given that I really enjoyed Judda when I saw them a couple of months prior (GIG 118) but also really liked James Ray. Whatever the case it was a double bill that made me very happy to head … Continue reading GIG 123: James Rays Gangwar / Judda / Godlike Bass – The Bull & Gate, 20th July 1993
GIG 122: The Cult / Fun-Da-Mental / Hair & Skin Trading Co. – Brixton Academy, 29th June 1993
Having seen The Cult supporting Guns N' Roses the previous month (GIG 119) we now got to see them as a headliner, and at one of my favourite venues. The Cult were supported by Hair & Skin Trading Co. (who I wasn't keen on) and Fun-da-Mental, a British Asian hip-hop/techno group founded by Aki Nawaz … Continue reading GIG 122: The Cult / Fun-Da-Mental / Hair & Skin Trading Co. – Brixton Academy, 29th June 1993
GIG 121: Incubus Succubus / The Looking Glass – The Moonlight Club, 11th June 1993
The Moonlight Club was a small venue above The Railway pub on West End Lane in West Hampstead. It had a great musical history spanning decades. As the Klooks Kleek venue in the early 60's it saw The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Wonder playing to packed crowds. In the 70's it … Continue reading GIG 121: Incubus Succubus / The Looking Glass – The Moonlight Club, 11th June 1993
Voices From The Pulpit 