Squeeze

Gig number two out of three, and this time it was closer to home at our local (ish) Regent Theatre. We started the evening with a slightly subpar meal and a few budget-friendly pints at one of Mr. Martin’s bars. It also became a mini reunion with a couple of old pals from my Cinram days.

Badly Drawn Boy kicked things off as the support act. While he is a fantastic multi-instrumentalist, his music can sometimes make Morrisey seem cheery! A bit too gloomy for what was in store!

The Regent stage was a dazzling display of neon lights, a mix of guitars, bongos, accordion, and synths that created a lively atmosphere. I’m sure that anywhere other than Ipswich, the entire crowd, not just a few, would have been dancing with sheer delight.

The energy emanating from the stage was contagious as Squeeze took their place and breathed new life into their 50-year-old catalog with unexpected instruments and lively band interaction. Squeeze proved that even after all these years, they still know how to have a blast and ensure that their audience does too. It was a night filled with musical brilliance that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the top gigs of the year!