Monthly Archives: October 2024

10cc Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Posted on October 19, 2024 by garylongden

My younger brother liked 10cc as we grew up in the 1970’s. I was not so sure. Their music was unquestionably exquisitely crafted, their lyrics ranged from the sometimes banal to the often sublime. They were the British Steely Dan,  … Continue reading →

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Life on Tour with Bowie: A Genius Remembered – Sean Mayes. Book review

Posted on October 7, 2024 by garylongden

I am a very hard to please Bowie, and music, fan. The vast majority of music biographies and auto biographies are poorly written and lack insight. Biographies all too often are written merely to piggyback on the success of the … Continue reading →

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Ben Elton, “Authentic Stupidity” tour – Wolverhampton Grand theatre

Posted on October 3, 2024 by garylongden

**** After spending time living and working in Australia, Ben is back. Back in England and back performing stand up comedy on the “Authentic Stupidity” tour, a vehicle for him to rail against the madness of contemporary life. Such is … Continue reading →

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