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 Tamara finally lined up our diaries and set off for London. The drive was classic sibling chaos: digs,… Read More »
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 together. Not just any band – a one-off charity gig to raise money for our fundraising partners at… Read More »
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 other ideas. The last eight miles took three and a half hours. Good job we’d stocked up on… Read More »
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) by the late Denise Johnson (former backing singer with Primal Scream/New Order) — he told us she has… Read More »
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 knocked out a ragged, joyful cover of Come Together for the War Child Help! album. And that was… Read More »
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 country, once again came up trumps. The view: immaculate. The vibes: impeccable. The car park exit: an endurance… Read More »
Excel Quizzes Archive Discover a collection of interactive Excel quizzes designed for quick, hassle-free play. Each quiz pack comes as a ready-to-use spreadsheet, complete with built-in questions, answers, and auto-scoring features. Perfect for solo practice, team games, or hosting your own quiz nights. Topics include Football, Music, Other Sport, TV & Film, and Other Stuff – with general… Read More »
Picture Quizzes Archive Add a visual twist to your quiz night with my ready-made picture rounds. Each pack includes high-quality, printable image sheets covering a variety of themes—famous faces, landmarks, logos, movie scenes, and more. While many websites charge £3–£5 for a single picture round, all of mine are completely free to download. Simply print them off and… Read More »
Audio Quizzes Archive Over the past three decades, I’ve created and hosted countless pub quizzes around Felixstowe, but in recent years I’ve begun archiving them digitally. Among these are rare audio quiz packs, available as MP3 files with answers included—something you’ll struggle to find for free anywhere else online. These audio quizzes bring the same mix of general… Read More »
Another weekend and another gig. Me, Neil, and Hammy — on the road again. Early pick-up, and away we went for a dose of nostalgia in the gardens of a stately home via a KFC for lunch. After a three-hour drive (Neil) and a stop off at Reading services for the aforementioned chicken dinner we arrived at Englefield… Read More »