My 2024 live music journey began and ended in the same venue—Kentish Town Forum—and fittingly, with two of Liverpool’s finest. It kicked off with Cast, and closed in style with The Lightning Seeds, delivering a euphoric night that was the…
Embarking on my fourteenth Paul Heaton concert, I found myself once again captivated by the enduring charm of a musician whose career spans over 38 years. Accompanied by friends Neil, Hammy, the ever-excellent Jimmy Simmonds, and a cameo from the…
A Tribute to George Harrison – St. Peter’s on the Waterfront, Ipswich A new venue, a familiar face, and a musical legend – our night at St. Peter’s on the Waterfront delivered in every possible way. This former church in…
After a few beers on the train and a twilight wander through the glowing buzz of Soho, we arrived at the majestic Royal Albert Hall cloaked in equal parts nostalgia and anticipation. It was the final night (for now) of…
My third gig in three nights — and what a way to wrap up the run. With just Neil for company this time, we made a full day of it, blending lower-league football and legendary live music in the most…
The second of my three-in-a-row gig run brought us closer to home – the iconic Ipswich Regent Theatre, a venue that’s always got a touch of faded grandeur and buckets of charm. Joined by Hammy and Neil, we started the…
A Triple Header Begins The first leg of a triple-gig week kicked off in style with my long-awaited debut gig alongside Jimmy Simmonds. After years of promising to sort one out, it finally happened—and it couldn’t have been a better…
Promoted by my mate Coxy under his DIRTY MANGOES banner, this latest night out was more than just a gig—it was a chance to support a friend and soak in some new sounds. So, with Hammy and Neil in tow,…
Sometimes you have to ask yourself why. And in the case of this gig—well, I’m still asking. The Lead-Up: Good Pubs, Better Beer Let’s start with the positives. Originally, this outing was supposed to be a trio—Hammy, Neil, and myself.…
The Setting: Audley End and Festival Vibes There’s something timeless about spending a summer Saturday at a venue like Audley End House. Just an hour’s drive away, we arrived mid-afternoon, camping chairs in hand, ready for a laid-back day of…
Boys from the Blackstuff – A Stage Adaptation that Hits Hard and True Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff remains one of Britain’s most powerful pieces of television drama, and the move to stage was always going to be a…
Sting at Thetford Forest – A Night of Mixed Feelings in the Pines Gig #6 in Thetford Forest saw me return to one of the UK’s most unique and atmospheric live venues for a sixth time. Following sets from Paul…
Does Liam Need Noel? Not Tonight. All the chatter about whether Oasis will or won’t reform? I couldn’t care less. I saw them at Wembley in 2000. That’ll do me. Honestly, does Liam even need Noel? Sure, Noel wrote the…
After recently attending major shows at iconic venues in London and Ipswich’s Regent Theatre, it was refreshing to return to the more intimate and grassroots setting of The Smokehouse for something a little different — and altogether more personal. From…
Liam Gallagher & John Squire Live in Kentish Town: A Monday Night Worth Breaking the Rules For Attending a gig on a Monday night might seem mad to some, but post-Covid, I’ve adopted a new approach: if it brings joy,…
Date: March 23rd 2024Venue: The Regent Theatre, IpswichAttendees: Verso, Hammy, Neil After catching Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) at Let’s Rock Ipswich in September 2022 and again at Audley End in August 2023, I was thoroughly hooked. So, when…
A Night of Nostalgia: I Should Be So Lucky – Live in Southend My unapologetic love for the music of Stock, Aitken & Waterman is no secret. While some scoff at their glossy pop productions, I wear my admiration proudly.…
Some gigs are planned months ahead. Others, like this one, take decades. This was a show that had been 27 years in the making—a musical itch I’d finally get to scratch. Flashback to Glastonbury ’97 Let’s rewind to June 1997…