Monthly Archives: December 2024

Toyah/ Fripp- Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 22/12/24

Posted on December 28, 2024 by garylongden

Essentially this is the same tour, with the same setlist as I saw at Buxton Opera House last year. Meanwhile Toyah has been busy with live work, not least at Glastonbury, a tribute and testament to her stamina, ability and … Continue reading →

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Toyah and Fripp -Buxton Opera House, 25/10/23

Posted on December 22, 2024 by garylongden

The Buxton Opera House is one of my favourite UK music venues. Grand, large enough to create an atmosphere, but small enough to offer intimacy. The Sunday lunch has given the careers of Toyah and Fripp, as a couple, and … Continue reading →

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Marc Almond Live

Posted on December 19, 2024 by garylongden

Marc Almond Birningham Symphony Hall 16th Sept, 2024 /Leeds Grand Theatre Marc is one of the great pop singers of the pop era, and following George Michael’s demise our greatest torch singer. Although a fine songwriter himself this was a … Continue reading →

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Conclave – film review

Posted on December 15, 2024 by garylongden

**** A film for grown us. There will be no video game spin offs for this one. Based on Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, Conclave takes the viewers inside the Vatican during the College of Cardinals’ process of selecting the new … Continue reading →

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