Category Archives: 1) Live Reviews

It was a busy old night at the Barn and one that always lives up to the expectations, this time headlined by Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons who make a much anticipated appearance having had to pull out a previous … Continue reading →

With possibly the biggest name so far to play an in-store at Southsea’s Pie and Vinyl, it was an honour to be amongst the select few that made it into the record café for an intermit set by Mr Frank … Continue reading →

There’s something quite surreal about seeing someone play an in-store at your friends shop/cafe one minute and then a sold out Guildhall the next, especially given until half an hour prior to arriving at the Guildhall I hadn’t managed to … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →