The first gig of the year and what a way to kick it off. Neil, Hammy and I made a Friday pilgrimage to the capital, complete with a hearty pre-show dinner at The Argyll Arms and some pre-gig anticipation. Destination: the legendary 100 Club for a night of 2-Tone nostalgia. The Venue: A London Institution … Read more
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 McKinnons, we converged in London for an evening that promised both nostalgia and fresh musical … Read more
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 bulk of the tunes, but Liam delivered them. He breathed life into those lyrics. It’s … Read more