The legendary Monsters of Rock at Donnington Park. A one day open air festival celebration of METAL that had started back in 1980 with Rainbow and Judas Priest as the headline acts. It was a legendary festival and somewhere I'd been wanting to get to for years. Whilst I'd been to all-day open air events … Continue reading GIG 227: (Monsters of Rock ’95) Metallica / Therapy? / Skid Row / Slayer / Slash’s Snakepit / White Zombie / Machinehead / Warrior Soul / Corrosion of Conformity – Donnington Park, 26th August 1995
GIG 226: China Drum / Paw – Camden Palace, 22nd August 1995
Back in London after a week away in my hometown, Lowestoft, visiting my grandparents with one of my sisters, followed by a weekend away in Flitwick visiting Michaels parents and friends, and Tuesday's Feet First club conveniently came around again giving all involved the perfect excuse (as if we needed one) to all meet up … Continue reading GIG 226: China Drum / Paw – Camden Palace, 22nd August 1995
GIG 225: Half-Shaft – The Bumble Bee, 19th August 1995
I have no idea who Half-Shaft and zero recollection of what music they were playing. The Bumble Bee was (and still is) a pub in the town of Flitwick, which itself is in Bedfordshire - kind of north of Luton, east of Milton Keynes and south of Bedford. It was also the hometown of my … Continue reading GIG 225: Half-Shaft – The Bumble Bee, 19th August 1995
GIG 224: Dub War – Camden Palace, 8th August 1995
I'd seen Dub War supporting New Model Army the previous December (GIG 191) and had really liked them. So the fact they were playing the Feet First Club at Camden Palace, and I had a guest pass for the club, meant it was a complete no-brainer for me to end up in Morning Crescent until … Continue reading GIG 224: Dub War – Camden Palace, 8th August 1995
GIG 223: Cardiacs – Camden Palace, 1st August 1995
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
#RPGaDAY2022 Day 31 – When did you first take part in #RPGaDAY?
Welcome to #RPGaDAY2022! Now in its ninth year, #RPGaDAY was originally created by RPG author and games designer David Chapman (Conspiracy X, Doctor Who, etc) as a bit of fun and to get people talking about tabletop roleplaying games. August was chosen, I believe, to coincide with tabletop roleplaying’s gaming mecca that is Gen Con … Continue reading #RPGaDAY2022 Day 31 – When did you first take part in #RPGaDAY?
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
#RPGaDAY2022 Day 30 – What should #RPGaDAY do for its 10th Anniversary next year?
Welcome to #RPGaDAY2022! Now in its ninth year, #RPGaDAY was originally created by RPG author and games designer David Chapman (Conspiracy X, Doctor Who, etc) as a bit of fun and to get people talking about tabletop roleplaying games. August was chosen, I believe, to coincide with tabletop roleplaying’s gaming mecca that is Gen Con … Continue reading #RPGaDAY2022 Day 30 – What should #RPGaDAY do for its 10th Anniversary next year?
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
#RPGaDAY2022 Day 29 – Who would you like to see take part in #RPGaDAY?
Welcome to #RPGaDAY2022! Now in its ninth year, #RPGaDAY was originally created by RPG author and games designer David Chapman (Conspiracy X, Doctor Who, etc) as a bit of fun and to get people talking about tabletop roleplaying games. August was chosen, I believe, to coincide with tabletop roleplaying’s gaming mecca that is Gen Con … Continue reading #RPGaDAY2022 Day 29 – Who would you like to see take part in #RPGaDAY?
