The Stranglers Leeds O2 Carling Academy 17th March 2015

Never been a fan of gigs on a “school night” but I could hardly miss this one could I? read more

Manic Street Preachers – Leeds Town & Country Club 8th April 1996 “Leeds Sound City”

The Manic Street Preachers first gig proper after the disappearance of band member Richey Edwards.  (I think just prior to this gig they did some support thing to The Stone Roses at Wembley) read more

The Stranglers @ Sheffield O2 7th March 2015

I’ve lost count of the amount of Stranglers gigs I’ve attended now. It started in 1990 and I’ve seen the (on average) at least twice a year.  Somewhere in the region of 50 then. read more

Wire @ Wakefield Unity Hall 20th February 2015

Walking into the venue no one checks our tickets – coulda saved £30 there (only joking of course). read more

Julian Cope @ Leeds Brudenell Social Club 6th February 2015

Caught another Cope gig last night at the legendary Brudenell Social club.  Another sold out gig and as Lammy said business was booming last night for babysitters. read more