Gig Reviews

Deacon Blue

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This one wasn’t in the 2025 gig diary. But when Jimmy dropped me a message less than a week before showtime asking, “Fancy Deacon Blue in Cambridge?”—I couldn’t resist. With tickets secured and a pint or two behind us, we set off on what turned out to be a night of memorable music, wayward navigation, … Read more

Squeeze

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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 night with a fairly underwhelming pre-show meal (overpriced pub grub that somehow managed to underdeliver) … Read more

Porij

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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, we headed out in full support mode, eager to see what Coxy had curated this … Read more