Traveling Wilburys

A blustery Friday night by the coast, a couple of pints in The Grosvenor, and a five-minute battle through Storm Amy — not the most glamorous route to rock ’n’ roll history, but that’s Felixstowe for you. This time it…

Lightning Seeds ’25

Another night, another trip down nostalgia lane — this time to Ipswich Corn Exchange for The Lightning Seeds, my third time seeing them in just ten months. Some bands wear thin after repeated viewings, but Ian Broudie and company still…

Oasis

Oasis – Wembley Stadium, 27th September 2025 Gemma was my gig partner for this one. She swung by at 13:30 and we set off for Newbury Park. Roadworks meant a diversion through Harold Wood, but the Elizabeth line soon had…

Elvis Evolution

Not a gig in the traditional sense, but still worthy of a review. Sometimes a day out isn’t just a day out. For us, Elvis Evolution doubled as a tribute to Mum. She adored Elvis, so me, Rory, Tracie and…

Charity Quizzes

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Rail Freight Rocks

Rail Freight Rock Hits The Water Rats Two of GB Railfreight’s directors, Carl Kent and Liam Day, had an idea that might have seemed daft after a couple of pints but ended up being something quite brilliant. Put a band…

Stereophonics

Gig Review: Stereophonics, The Blossoms and Jake Bugg – Sandringham Hammy was on driving duty again – for which I’m always grateful – with daughter Gabs and her boyfriend Jude in tow. The plan seemed simple enough, but Norfolk had…

Male Solo from a Band

Bryn’s theme for this round was a simple one on paper: male solo album by someone who had been, or still is, in a band. Straightforward. No confusion. Surely. And yet. Coxy arrived initially with a fine LP (his words)…

Smokin Mojo Filters

Rarer Than Most (1995) In September 1995, six big names found themselves in the same room for a charity record. Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Steve Craddock, Steve White, and Carleen Anderson. They called themselves Smokin’ Mojo Filters and…

Manic Street Preachers

Gig Review: Manics, Charlatans & Ash – Audley End Some gigs just land perfectly – good(ish) weather, great company, and a triple bill that reads like your mid 20s CD collection. Audley End, still the best outdoor venue in the…