All the gigs of my life: Gig 76 – The Darkness, Wednesday, October 22, 2003, Hammersmith Apollo
My one and only gig from The Darkness, who came to save us all from tedium with their guitar solos and hair-flinging rock majesty.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 75 – Kosheen, Tuesday, October 21, 2003, Shepherd’s Bush Empire
My one and only Kosheen gig – so far!
All the gigs of my life: Gig 74 – Mark Owen, Tuesday, September 30, 2003, Islington Academy
A glittering gem of a joy-filled gig from the wondrous Mark Owen.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 73 – Maroon 5, Thursday, September 18, 2003, Lock 17
My one and only Maroon 5 gig, and a rare chance to witness a band on the brink of superstardom.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 72 – David Bowie, Monday, September 8, 2003, Riverside Studios
My first Bowie gig. I’d waited 15 years for it, and it did not disappoint.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 71 – Manic Street Preachers, Monday, July 14, 2003, HMV Oxford Circus
A sweltering night of shouting along to Manics rarities whilst squeezed between racks of CDs.
The Lounge Kittens at Union Chapel, Friday, 28th of February 2020
My first Lounge Kittens gig, and also, my last. Timing has never been my strong point.
Mabel at the Hammersmith Apollo, Wednesday, 12th of February 2020
A gig that provided conclusive proof that God is indeed a dancer. In fact, she’s a singer too, and her name is Mabel.
Songs for the day 05/02/20: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, “Blue Moon Rising” / Liam Gallagher, “Once”
The initial comments on the new video for Noel Gallagher’s “Blue Moon Rising” were very telling. Uninspired. Sell out.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 70 – Manic Street Preachers, Friday, July 11, 2003, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Move Festival)
A rousing, fun, singalong celebration of everything we love about the Manics.
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