Monthly Archives: July 2024

Steve Miller Band, Hammersmith Odeon, London- July 21st, 1982

Posted on July 30, 2024 by garylongden

Miller arrived with the successful “Fly like An eagle” album in his back pocket from six years ago and the UK music scene  adjusted to the reset that punk, New wave, Ska and the New Romantics. He was almost 40 … Continue reading →

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Nile Rodgers and Chic – Wolverhampton Civic Halls, 9/7/24

Posted on July 17, 2024 by garylongden

Nile Rodgers and Chic- Wolverhampton   Civic hall Fifty five years ago Nile played his first concert outside of the United States, taking in Stoke, Hull and Poole too. And tonight Good Times were back. Nile is not shy about his … Continue reading →

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Hamilton- Birmingham Hippodrome

Posted on July 3, 2024 by garylongden

Hamilton- Birmingham Hippodrome **** Highly unusually I attended Tuesday’s performance in the first week of a ten week run drawn by the hype and publicity only. I did not know the story. I knew none of the songs. The set, … Continue reading →

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