Broken Bones were a very influential punk band. Metallica and Slayer have cited them as a big influence and members of Broken Bones had previously been in Discharge. I didn't know any of this at the time I saw them though. I primarily went because a couple of my best mates, Mat and Adam, were … Continue reading GIG 039: Broken Bones / Scat Opera – Marquee, 30th January 1990
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GIG 037: When It Rains / The Presence / The Clamheads – Marquee, 22nd January 1990
I sadly can't remember much about this gig at all. It was one that I went to by myself and I didn't like the opening act, The Clamheads, but When It Rains and The Presence were both apparently pretty good. I actually signed up to The Presence's mailing list because a few years later I … Continue reading GIG 037: When It Rains / The Presence / The Clamheads – Marquee, 22nd January 1990
GIG 036: The Otherside / Giant International / Angel Hearts – Marquee, 14th January 1990
I remember this gig mainly because Nick really liked Giant International. Good reason too as they were a class act, who we would see again in the future. We'd seen The Otherside back in November '89 (supporting Under Neath What GIG 032) and they were the primary motive for Nick, Adam, Simon, Donna, Mat and … Continue reading GIG 036: The Otherside / Giant International / Angel Hearts – Marquee, 14th January 1990
GIG 035: Medicine Factory / Trash / Wild Poppies / World of Music – Marquee, 10th January 1990
"Grebo" was a made-up scene by papers such as the NME and Melody Maker to categorise a number of bands around in the late 80's such as Neds Atomic Dustbin, Wonder Stuff, PWEI, Gaye Bykers on Acid, etc, and attracted a lot of the same crowd that were into post-punk and goth. The Medicine Factory somehow … Continue reading GIG 035: Medicine Factory / Trash / Wild Poppies / World of Music – Marquee, 10th January 1990
GIG 034: Creaming Jesus / Scat Opera / Chunk – Marquee, 7th January 1990
This was my first gig of 1990, a new decade, and a great way to launch what was going to be a very intense ten years of live music for me. MY co-conspirators for the night were Nick, Donna, Adam, Rachel and Steve.I'm not sure why it had taken me so long to see Creaming … Continue reading GIG 034: Creaming Jesus / Scat Opera / Chunk – Marquee, 7th January 1990
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 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 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
Voices From The Pulpit 