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
Astoria 2
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 265: Life of Agony / Ruth Ruth / Bif Naked – LA2, 20th February 1996
Working at a record shop wasn't all about standing around listening to, and chattingg about, music all day. Sure, it was great being able to play what you wanted through the stores speaker system, buy discounted music, and chat industry gossip with the record company reps that came by - as well as meeting a … Continue reading GIG 265: Life of Agony / Ruth Ruth / Bif Naked – LA2, 20th February 1996
GIG 240: Die Krupps / Waltari / Leech Woman – LA2, 18th October 1995
Die Krupps rolled back into town, heading the LA2. I'd seen them twice before, both times back in 1994. The first time headlining their own gig at The Underworld in Camden (GIG 153), and then six months later supporting Paradise Lost at The Astoria (GIG 180). Despite being advertised Econoline Crush weren't supporting, which was … Continue reading GIG 240: Die Krupps / Waltari / Leech Woman – LA2, 18th October 1995
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 209: Ugly Kid Joe – LA2, 15th May 1995
There was a time in 1992 that Ugly Kid Joe ruled the summer. 'Everything About You', 'Neighbor' and 'Cats in the Cradle' blasted out loudly everywhere and our little group used to sing merrily along when we heard them. It took me until 1995 to finally see them in concert. My love of them had … Continue reading GIG 209: Ugly Kid Joe – LA2, 15th May 1995
GIG 199: Sheep On Drugs / Spank Organisation / Rancho Diablo – LA2, 8th March 1995
The last time I'd seen Sheep On Drugs they were playing The Astoria (GIG 175), LA2's big brother next door. I'd seen them at the LA2 before too, but that was back in October 1993 (GIG 136) which was also the first time I saw them live. But they'd completed the circle and were back … Continue reading GIG 199: Sheep On Drugs / Spank Organisation / Rancho Diablo – LA2, 8th March 1995
GIG 190: Cardiacs / Frog / Pop.A.Cat.A.Petal – LA2, 10th December 1994
I'd previously seen the Cardiacs at Feet First in Camden Palace earlier in the year (GIG 156) and really enjoyed them. They were also one of the favourite bands of one of my best friends, Alex, who was back for the weekend (or maybe Christmas) from Oxford Uni so I hooked up with her and … Continue reading GIG 190: Cardiacs / Frog / Pop.A.Cat.A.Petal – LA2, 10th December 1994
GIG 136: Sheep on Drugs / Atari Teenage Riot – LA2, 28th October 1993
This was my first gig at LA2 (also known as Astoria 2) and also the first time I saw Sheep on Drugs, although I was supposed to see them at the start of the month supporting Front 242 but the gig got pushed back to November (GIG 137 as it turned out). The LA2 was … Continue reading GIG 136: Sheep on Drugs / Atari Teenage Riot – LA2, 28th October 1993
Voices From The Pulpit 