My self exile from London didn't last as long as I had thought it might. Whilst I'd had fun clubbing in Manchester, hanging out with friends and seeing the wonders of Blackpool for the first time London called me back for one of my best mates (Jess) birthdays. Drinking and clubbing resumed and that inevitably … Continue reading GIG 223: Cardiacs – Camden Palace, 1st August 1995
Music
GIG 222: Sheep On Drugs / Cranium H.F. – LA2, 22nd July 1995
This was almost my last ever concert. It was a Saturday night and I did this gig at the LA2, headed to Slimelight all night, my parents for lunch and the afternoon on Sunday followed by seeing a load of friends on Sunday night. On Monday I was off to Manchester (well, Stockport) to stay … Continue reading GIG 222: Sheep On Drugs / Cranium H.F. – LA2, 22nd July 1995
GIG 221: The Rolling Stones / The Black Crowes – Wembley Stadium, 16th July 1995
When it comes to classic bands there are few that are bigger than The Rolling Stones. I was never hugely into The Rolling Stones, or The Beatles for that matter, from the 60's crop of bands. The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix were more my thing. I would add Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac to … Continue reading GIG 221: The Rolling Stones / The Black Crowes – Wembley Stadium, 16th July 1995
GIG 220: 311 – Camden Palace, 11th July 1995
Tuesday night at Camden Palace had some good bands, some bad bands, and bands from all over the indie-rock-alt-dance spectrum. 311 were (or I should say are as they're still going) American alt.rock band that fused funk into the mix. I guess a little like Red Hot Chilli Peppers and a few other bands that … Continue reading GIG 220: 311 – Camden Palace, 11th July 1995
GIG 219: Catherine Wheel – Camden Palace, 4th July 1995
Tuesday night and back to Feet First at Camden Palace. We'd popped into the World's End in Camden for a few drinks beforehand, before wandering up Camden High Street for a nights clubbing. As with the usual Feet First pattern we danced until midnight, watched whatever band was on, and then continued to dance until … Continue reading GIG 219: Catherine Wheel – Camden Palace, 4th July 1995
GIG 218: Sunshot / John Palmer / The Valley Of The Dolls – Borderline, 3rd July 1995
Saturday may have seen us at Wembley Arena seeing big pop acts, but come Monday evening Mike and myself were back at The Borderline for something much more our usual fare of music. Tonight was a chance to see Sunshot again. I hadn't seen them for over a year (GIG 169) and that was way … Continue reading GIG 218: Sunshot / John Palmer / The Valley Of The Dolls – Borderline, 3rd July 1995
GIG 217: East 17 / Peter Andre – Wembley Arena, 1st July 1995
You have not read this incorrectly. I did actually go to see East 17, with Peter Andre in support. Not only that but I went willingly and on purpose. I know, right? A friend of mine (Barbie Mike) and myself had decided to try and see some of the big pop bands of the day … Continue reading GIG 217: East 17 / Peter Andre – Wembley Arena, 1st July 1995
GIG 216: Econoline Crush / Interact – The Borderline, 17th June 1995
Econoline Crush were a Canadian Alt-Rock band that I liked so seeing them play the relatively small Borderline was a real treat. A few of us met up for the gig, which was on a Saturday evening so we kind of treated it as a warm up before we went clubbing at Slimelight at the … Continue reading GIG 216: Econoline Crush / Interact – The Borderline, 17th June 1995
GIG 215: Warrior Soul / Clawfinger / Headswin / Misery Loves Co. – Astoria, 15th June 1995
The Kerrang-Carlsberg Tour 1995 rolled into London and took over The Astoria for the night. Four bands, three of whom I'd seen before, and a night of headbanding awaited. I had a week off so really had no excuse for arriving late at this gig. But for some reason we did arrive late and unfortunately … Continue reading GIG 215: Warrior Soul / Clawfinger / Headswin / Misery Loves Co. – Astoria, 15th June 1995
GIG 214: Whale / Ringo – The Water Rats, 12th June 1995
I could have been in Stockholm for this gig rather than London. Michael, Francesca and I were three of very few Brits in The Water Rats on this Monday evening. Whale were pretty popular in their native Sweden and had scored a top 10 hit over there, whereas it would only be somepoint this month … Continue reading GIG 214: Whale / Ringo – The Water Rats, 12th June 1995
Voices From The Pulpit 