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) Onwards To be honest I didn’t think they’d continue.  I remember…

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. Not quite as good as the last time he played there (when he had the mellotron) but…

Le Tigre – Joseph’s Well, Leeds – Thursday, 30th May 2002

Inspired by watching the “The Punk Singer” documentary.  Thought I’d post my recollection of this gig. Well I don’t recall much about it apart from it being a hot fucking day and no air con at a sold out Joseph’s Well.  One of mine…

Wire 19th Sep 2013 Brudenell Social Club Leeds

Went along last night to see Wire at the wonderful Brudenell Social Club. Magic Rock’s “Rapture” ale adding a nice accompaniment to the evenings proceedings. Support band Xavier appear – Tad mental. 3 blokes, 1 on Roland Sequencer, 1 on Drums and 1 on…

The Stranglers–Leeds Carling Academy 21st March 2014

How many times have I seen this band now? First gig back in 1990 with original singer Hugh Cornwell and now on their 40th year I’m seeing them back at Leeds. This is fast becoming an annual event now. Must be the 6th year…