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RAZOREATER, STALLONE, THE DIVORCEE, JOYTHIEF AND EMPLOYED TO SERVE… EDGE OF THE WEDGE, SOUTHSEA, 3rd February 2014.

After a hectic day in the office what better way to spend the evening than popping over to the Edge of the Wedge for a night that would make the following one just a little bit harder to hear… EMPLOYED … Continue reading

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YVONNE MCDONNELL – “THE RARE ONE”

During her time studying in Portsmouth Yvonne McDonnell started to perform her acoustic folk live back in 2011 and now three years on has since re-located to London playing live versions of her self-penned EP “The Rare One” alongside Joy … Continue reading

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LUCKY ONES DIE FIRST, PINTS, GNARKS, BLACK ANCHOR – SOUTHSEA SOCIAL CLUB, 2nd February 2014

With the recent launch of their label it was over to FXD Records to put on their second night in as many weeks at the Southsea Social Club, this time moving to the more unsocial Sunday evening, but the end … Continue reading

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PATRICK DUFF – THE RMA TAVERN, EASTNEY, PORTSMOUTH 1st February 2014

Having been moved from the smaller Gun Room of the RMA Tavern into the main pub, promoters Wivvered Lizzard were going to be in for an even busier evening than previous events with the venue filling up early as the … Continue reading

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FXD RECORDS PRESENT: THE EXPOSED, BLOODY KNEES, MISGIVINGS, MY GREAT AND WORTHY OPPONENT – SOUTHSEA SOCIAL CLUB, 25th January 2014

Following successful nights hosted by Champagne Justice along with a yearly stage at Southsea Fest, Portsmouth Southsea Social Club now has its name firmly on the map as another venue for the underground music scene and tonight it was over … Continue reading

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BELLIGERENCE, HANOWAR, TOXIC SHOCK – EDGE OF THE WEDGE, SOUTHSEA 10th January 2014

One of the first gigs of the new year was already affected by the post-Xmas blues with Hairforce-5 being pulled from the bill due to lack of advance ticket sales, meaning this evenings was moved from the main venue into … Continue reading

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MARMADUKE DANDO – “SWEET DREGS”

Just before we ended 2013 a copy of Marmaduke Dando’s second album “Sweet Dregs” landed in my inbox resulting in it becoming one of the last new albums I listened to for the year and one of the first for … Continue reading

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THE BLOCKHEADS – PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS, 19th December 2013

As the Blockheads took to the stage there was clearly something missing, Norman Watt-Roy was absent on bass.  It later transpired he was off playing elsewhere with long time friend (and collaborator on the Blockheads “Laughter” album) Wilko Johnson, which … Continue reading

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THE PUNKY POMPEY XMAS PARTY – MILTON ARMS BARN, PORTSMOUTH, 14th December 2013

It’s that time of the month again and this time a seasonal shindig hit the Barn complete with a night put on by Zeton Spore in the front bar, making for an eclectic mix of individuals and a great way … Continue reading

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THE UNDERGROUND PILOTS – “ANOTHER PART…” EP

Having recently made it into the local Showcase final hosted by the legendary Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth’s Underground Pilots unveil their new EP “Another Part…” and although I’ve yet to witness this south coast stoner rock band in action live, on … Continue reading

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