Boys from the Blackstuff
Verso
Boys from the Blackstuff, written by Alan Bleasdale, stands out as one of the most exceptional British dramas ever created. The question arises: how successful would a stage adaptation of…
Gigs
Sting
This was my sixth concert at Thetford Forest, following performances by Paul Heaton x 2, The Pogues, Madness, and Paul Weller. Sting, a former member of the legendary post-punk band…
Liam Gallagher
All the talk is of Oasis and the saga of whether they will or won’t reform. To be honest, I couldn’t care less. I saw them at Wembley on 2000…
Brown Horse
Following recently attended gigs by more established stars in London and Ipswich Regent, we ventured to The Smokehouse in Ipswich to catch a show by Brown Horse, a six-piece country…
I Should Be So Lucky
My love for the music of Stock, Aitken, and Waterman is well-known to those close to me. Despite facing criticism for it, I couldn’t care less. So, when I heard…
Gallagher & Squire
Attending a gig on a Monday night may seem crazy, but in the post-Covid world, I’ve adopted a new attitude – I can’t say no to things I enjoy. So,…
OMD
After seeing OMD at Let’s Rock Ipswich back in September 2022, they have become one of my favourite bands. My concert buddy at Trinity Park was Hammy, and he joined…
Cast
A gig that had been 27 years in the making. Let’s go back to June 1997 and the Glastonbury Festival. I went with Watty and several of his work mates…