Thursday night and a double Borderline bill of a gig and then the Borderline's Rockit Club. The gig was for goth band Altered States and one of my favourite bands Dream City Film Club. Having seen Dream City Film Club for the first time back in May (GIG 283) this was now the third time … Continue reading GIG 302 : Altered States / Dream City Film Club – Borderline, 1st August 1996
Music
GIG 301 : 3 Colours Red – Camden Palace, 30th July 1996
Not that we needed an excuse to go to Feet First at Camden Palace, but this evening was one of our mates (Graham) 21st birthday so a gathering and party was to be had. The eveings band was an English indie/rock band called 3 Colours Red who'd formed a couple of years earlier in 1994. … Continue reading GIG 301 : 3 Colours Red – Camden Palace, 30th July 1996
GIG 300 : Senser – Camden Palace, 23rd July 1996
Senser are a politically charged rap-rock band that formed in London in the late 80's/early 90's. They'd had a few singles and their debut album in 1994, "Stacked Up" had reached #4 in the UK album charts. They were a band I'd listened to both at home and out at club nights as they were … Continue reading GIG 300 : Senser – Camden Palace, 23rd July 1996
GIG 299 : The Mission / Vivid – Astoria, 5th July 1996
The last time I'd seen The Mission it was my 200th gig. Had I managed to squeeze another gig in over the past year and a bit then they'd have also been my 300th gig. As it was they'd have to settle for GIG 299. It was a Friday night and loads of people had … Continue reading GIG 299 : The Mission / Vivid – Astoria, 5th July 1996
GIG 298 : Eric Clapton / The Who (performing Quadrophenia) / Bob Dylan / Alanis Morissette – Hyde Park, 29th June 1996
If you look at this gig two things are amazing. Firstly - what a line-up! Eric Clapton, The Who (playing Quadrophenia), Bob Dylan and the then current hotness Alanis Morissette all on the same bill! The scond amazing thing - the ticket only cost £8... YEP EIGHT POUNDS!!! It may have been 1996, but even … Continue reading GIG 298 : Eric Clapton / The Who (performing Quadrophenia) / Bob Dylan / Alanis Morissette – Hyde Park, 29th June 1996
GIG 297 : Audioweb – Camden Palace, 25th June 1996
It'd been a few weeks since I'd last been at Camden Palace for their Feet First club night but here I was, in The Southampton Arms with friends on a Tuesday night with the Palace across the street beckoning to us all. It would have bad not to pop over for a few hours of … Continue reading GIG 297 : Audioweb – Camden Palace, 25th June 1996
GIG 296 : Pitchshifter / Cubanate – LA2, 22nd June 1996
I'd only been at LA2 the previous night for a gig, but was back down to central London for another outting - and also my fifth gig in consecutive days. Thankfully it was a Saturday so I could rest the next day (especially as I'd worked all week including today), but not until after we'd … Continue reading GIG 296 : Pitchshifter / Cubanate – LA2, 22nd June 1996
GIG 295 : The Cardiacs / Melanie Garside / Dream City Film Club – LA2, 21st June 1996
Friday night and my fourth gig in four days. The previous three nights had been really good - would The Cardiacs continue the run? Well, having Dream City Film Club (one of my favourite bands at the time) as opening act was certainly a very promising way to kick off the evening... Dream City Film … Continue reading GIG 295 : The Cardiacs / Melanie Garside / Dream City Film Club – LA2, 21st June 1996
GIG 294 : Alisha’s Attic – SW1, 20th June 1996
This one was kind of a 'work do', as we'd been invited along by Polygram to a showcase of a new band they were backing in a big way called Alisha's Attic. The SW1 club had been booked out for the industry event and free drinks were flowing. Upon entry we were all given a … Continue reading GIG 294 : Alisha’s Attic – SW1, 20th June 1996
GIG 293: Puressence / Feeder / Blue Max – The Garage, 19th June 1996
I'd previously seen Puressence at The 100 Club back in April (GIG 272) and they'd blown me away. The singles, EP and debut album (the latter of which was released just before the April gig) were stunning and I've always been amazed that the band never made a bigger splash on the live scene or … Continue reading GIG 293: Puressence / Feeder / Blue Max – The Garage, 19th June 1996
Voices From The Pulpit 