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 Jerry D. Grayson
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GIG 029 – Dare / Garrison – Astoria, 18th October 1989
A couple of months before this gig Dare had been headlining the Marquee now, a a couple of blocks up the road, they were headlining the much bigger Astoria... and packing it out *and* having some very special guests turn up for a couple of tracks. This was my first time at The Astoria (a venue … Continue reading GIG 029 – Dare / Garrison – Astoria, 18th October 1989
GIG 028 – Claytown Troupe / Wurlitzer One / Helter Skelter – Marquee, 12th September 1989
Claytown Troupe are another band that I used to see a fair bit and was always surprised they didn't make it bigger than they eventually did. They got a string of great support slots (The Cult, Wonderstuff, Jesus Jones, etc), got their videos played on TV, but for whatever reason didn't break out beyond gaining a … Continue reading GIG 028 – Claytown Troupe / Wurlitzer One / Helter Skelter – Marquee, 12th September 1989
GIG 027 – King Swamp / MDMA – Marquee, 5th September 1989
I think I may have said it before (back at GIG 009) but I am so pleased I got to see King Swamp live when they were around. They were a great band, and vastly under appreciated. Luckily we got to see them a second time, again at the great Marquee Club on Charing Cross Road. … Continue reading GIG 027 – King Swamp / MDMA – Marquee, 5th September 1989
GIG 026 – The James Boys – Queens Arms, 28th August 1989
From the mighty outdoor arena seeing Bon Jovi to one of the local pubs to see The James Boys. I was happy to see live music regardless of the band being massive international superstars or some local homegrown talent. I don't think The James Boys were necessary homegrown talent, and they were certainly not a … Continue reading GIG 026 – The James Boys – Queens Arms, 28th August 1989
GIG 025 – Bon Jovi / Europe / Vixen / Skid Row – Milton Keynes Bowl, 19th August 1989
I will say this now. Bon Jovi are one of the best live bands I have ever seen. If you even mildly like Bon Jovi but get the opportunity to go and see them, then do so. You won't regret it. This was the first time I saw Bon Jovi and also the first time I'd … Continue reading GIG 025 – Bon Jovi / Europe / Vixen / Skid Row – Milton Keynes Bowl, 19th August 1989
GIG 024: Midnight Blue / First Strike – Marquee, 4th August 1989
I can't remember this gig at all. Apparently I thought Midnight Blue were pretty good live and First Strike (who were also the support band for Dare - GIG022) were ok (which was the same as they were with Dare).I do remember the name Midnight Blue but (before listening to Youtube trying to find a … Continue reading GIG 024: Midnight Blue / First Strike – Marquee, 4th August 1989
GIG 023: Dare / First Strike – Marquee, 27th July 1989
I was actually a pretty big Dare fan so the chance to see them play live, and at a small venue like The Marquee, was great. I ended up seeing them a couple of times, took quite a few photos of the gigs, and got to meet the band too - so overall I was happy.They … Continue reading GIG 023: Dare / First Strike – Marquee, 27th July 1989
Face The Music with Francesco Nepitello
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 Francesco Nepitello
GIG 022: 100 Men / Protocol / Trash- Marquee, 26th July 1989
Going to see 100 Men was a bit of an accident. Not an 'accident' in a bad way, just not planned. I had popped down to The Marquee to pick up a ticket for the band playing the following night (Dare - GIG 023) and once I got there decided to hang around and see … Continue reading GIG 022: 100 Men / Protocol / Trash- Marquee, 26th July 1989
Voices From The Pulpit 