Category Archives: Classic Gigs

The sensational 60’s Experience – Buxton Opera House

Posted on November 14, 2025 by garylongden

  A variety show  splitting the Fortunes and Vanity Fare in the first half and the Trems and Beaky Mick and Tich in the second. The first half was boosted with ensemble versions of “Spirit in the Sky” and “You … Continue reading →

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Todd Rundgren – Alexandra theatre, Birmingham, UK, 28/10/25

Posted on October 29, 2025 by garylongden

It is to Todd’s credit that he elected to play an intimate 1340 seater music hall, inevitably sold out, to provide his fans with an opportunity to enjoy his show close up Rundgren bestrides the rock and pop era as … Continue reading →

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Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox The hub, St  Marys Church Lichfield- 24/10/25

Posted on October 29, 2025 by garylongden

After fifty years gig going this was my first proper folk gig apart from Barry McGuire in the eve of Destruction era and Lindisfarne who I would describe as folk rock The Hub is a superb venue only 20 minutes … Continue reading →

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Radio Costello – The Hub, St Mary’s Church, Lichfield

Posted on October 19, 2025 by garylongden

I first saw Elvis on the Bunch of Stiffs tour in 1977, forty seven years ago. Forty seven years prior to 1977 lies 1930. A time before the establishment of the Weimar Republic  and Adolf Hitler in Germany, George Vth … Continue reading →

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Boomtown Rats – Symphony Hall Birmingham

Posted on October 12, 2025 by garylongden

I have always been a massive rats fan and was there for their first full UK tour in 77. Thy were the best live band around when punk broke – and that includes The Jam and the Clash. Their star … Continue reading →

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Diana Krall – Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 4/10/25

Posted on October 5, 2025 by garylongden

I have been a fan for many years and own many of her albums but this was my first opportunity to see her live Sadly ,I was disappointed. I expected a Jazz, not MOR  easy listening set. However we experienced … Continue reading →

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Heaven 17, Robin, Bilston, Wolverhampton,14/8/25

Posted on August 22, 2025 by garylongden

A gig almost exactly a year on from the last time, on  very hot summer night, a warm up show for the festival season before their full autumn tour. The venue was once agin packed, a place they clearly enjoy … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Sane Tribute band – Yarmageddon 6/3/25

Posted on March 17, 2025 by garylongden

Aladdin Sane In the absence of the great man himself we are left with a burgeoning and constantly growing roster of tribute acts. I make appoint of trying to see them all on the basis that at least I know … Continue reading →

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The Bowie Show-Royal Opera House, Buxton 28/1/25

Posted on January 29, 2025 by garylongden

This review should be read as a companion piece to yesterday’s Nottingham review. And so for the 46 mile yet meandering rural 90 min drive through the beautiful Peak District. A treat in itself.  “Sometimes I get the urge to … Continue reading →

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Lloyd Cole- Buxton opera house 22/1/25

Posted on January 26, 2025 by garylongden

Lloyd Cole – Buxton Opera house 22nd jan 2025 The  home town gig of a British isles mini tour comprising Aberdeen, Buxton  Glasgow Manchester, London and Dublin. He played in Buxton barely a year ago in Oct 23. Having grown … Continue reading →

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