Go see Saints of Sin. Local band. They have āSaintsā in their name.
They write their own songs, have an album, and they can do it live. Caught them at the Engine Rooms when they were supporting two tribute acts. These were better than all of them.
Sold my Gomez tickets via Twickets in less than 24 hours. They did have Ā£7.80 off me but was pretty easy. Itās a fan to fan site. Though how the actually police that is another matter.
Just got back from The Joiners having seen Ben Marwood with loads of support.
I fucking love live music!
I went into real fan mode with Helen Chambers, who Iād seen before at The Brunswick in Hove.
I told her that she was just amazing and that I couldnāt believe she wasnāt more famous. She blushed slightly more than I did.
I also mentioned that after the Hove gig I bought her album, learned all the words and had just ruined her gig for the 10 people standing around me by singing along v loud.
Anyway, here she is.
Also was introduced to Nick Parker - very witty lyricist and great stage performer. The stand-out song from his set was called Departures but I canāt find a video so hereās one that is nearly as good.
Oh, I couldnāt decide so you get twoā¦
Not current BUT pretty big news about line up changes to a Bucket List band for their āfarewellā upcoming tour.
No firm dates announced yet but clearly the tour is set for later this year and will be āglobalā
Taking The Mothership to see Arcade Fire tonight.
Yes, the last album was trash. Yes, the promo around it was annoying as fuck. But they are still a great live band. Plus mother is probably a bigger fangirl than me, and it is great getting to share that with her.
So, itāll be a great night.
My mum was keen on Clinton Ford and Vince Hillā¦a couple for the kids there. 
Clinton - no. Vince - oh yes, but you forgot Englebertā¦
Also randomly, Iāve seen Tom Jones 3 times (uncool BUT bucket list shows tbh). The second time was when my Mum was down here some 15 years ago. She cried with joy when I showed her the ticket and she had to sit down as she almost feinted when he came on stage. She must have been about 67 at the time as well, luckily I managed to talk her out of the whole knicker throwing thing, that would have been a step too far.
Yeah I forgot Englebert, she liked him too. My dear lady wifeās claim to fame is she was at The Gaumont in '63 to see The Beatles, although she says she couldnāt hear a thing because of the screamingā¦not a dry seat in the house either. She also saw Tom Jones when he took the place of PJ Proby in the trouser splitting scandal.
Waiting for the train home after seeing Tony law. Absolutely bonkers and absolutely brilliant.
Went to Arcade Fire last night. We had really good seats with a great view of the stage in the round. Iām not a massive fan (shock horror) but enjoyed their show, thereās a lot going on. Their two special guest were Florence Welch (a live show I find quite dull) and Boy George. Enjoyed watching all the fans enjoying it all. I think thatās a result of years working in a venue and watching the crowd.
Well iām a big fan, just not of Wembley gigs. Saying that Iām seeing the Stones at St Maryās ā¦ It has to be their last one!
Iāve beeen to a few gigs at Wembley and know what you mean but I think they did well with it in the round.
Off to the Stones at Olympic Park. Iāve got some tickets for my parents to see them at St Marys. My mum didnāt want my dad to know the cost. It will be on the ticket.
Fooled ya! Pap will tell you tales of my teen bedroom walls with NKOTB and a lot of Take That. No way am I cool. Sadly.
I just donāt feel the way I do about Arcade Fire as quite a few people I know. Not sure what it is. Happy to listen to it, if itās on but wouldnāt necesarily think āoh need to listen to Arcade Fire nowā.
A few months ago, in the early hours I bought myself a ticket to an old fave of mine Ugly Kid Joe. I pretty much forgot about it. So here I am on my tod at Shepherd bush. See how much I remember. God I am tired.
Managed to blag a last minute ticket for The Streets tomorrow at Brixton. Bloody excited!
Just booked tickets to see kurt vile on the 9th Nov and teenage fanclub on the 10th Nov. Iām like a rock and roll star, going out on consecutive nights. Very pleased with myself.
This should quite rightly be applauded, you give us all hope.
Thank you gav. Itās not easy living the life of a rock star. I try to be an inspiration to as many as I can. Hopefully I wonāt shit the bed on the 11th Nov.
I will wait for an update on this before I try and emulate your crazy lifestyle.