This was my first gig at Camden Palace. Camden Palace would become one of my 'second homes' for years to come, mainly due to the brilliant 'Feet First' club night that took place every Tuesday. A student/indie/alternative club night with very cheap entry and cheap drinks in an incredibly majestic and labyrinthine building that was … Continue reading GIG 040: US:UK – Camden Palace, 20th February 1990
1989
GIG 033: Clannad / Mary Kelly – Hammersmith Odeon, 1st December 1989
This was my the last of '89 - the year when I properly hit the gig scene with a passion that was only to grow stronger. I'd been to 27 gigs over the course of the year (compared to 5 in 1988 and only one in 1987).Wrapping up the year was my second Clannad concert (the … Continue reading GIG 033: Clannad / Mary Kelly – Hammersmith Odeon, 1st December 1989
GIG 032: Under Neath What / And The Generals Ran Forever / The Otherside – Marquee, 10th November 1989
Under Neath What were fronted by a New Yorker (Andy) who teamed up with a couple of Brits to launch Under Neath What on to the world. According to rumour at the time the band were all living in a squat in South London. They got some press coverage in the Indie music press (Sounds, … Continue reading GIG 032: Under Neath What / And The Generals Ran Forever / The Otherside – Marquee, 10th November 1989
GIG 031: Tilt / Q Lazzarus – Marquee, 6th November 1989
This was one of those 'we're bored and it's Monday' moments where we decided to head in to London and see some bands, and what better place to do that than The Marquee on Charing Cross Road. A venue that was fast becoming a second home! I headed down with a couple of friends, Jim … Continue reading GIG 031: Tilt / Q Lazzarus – Marquee, 6th November 1989
GIG 030: Ghost Dance / Imperfect Disaster / James Ray Band – Town & Country Club, 20th October 1989
Another trip to Kentish Town's Town & Country Club to see (once again) Ghost Dance. Once again they were fantastic - consistently one of the best bands I'd ever see live and on this occasion (if I ignore Imperfect Disaster who were poor to middling at best) they had the James Ray Band in support. I … Continue reading GIG 030: Ghost Dance / Imperfect Disaster / James Ray Band – Town & Country Club, 20th October 1989
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
Voices From The Pulpit 