Category Archives: Classic Gigs

The Magic of Motown 20th Anniversary Tour 17/1/25

Posted on January 18, 2025 by garylongden

The Magic of Motown  20th Anniversary Tour – A feel good revue featuring one of the most prolific  hits factories in popular music featuring classic songs , glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines produced with a live band on stage – … Continue reading →

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BBC Northern Soul orchestra tour – the Halls, Wolverhampton, 23rd April 2024

Posted on January 9, 2025 by garylongden

From an idea debuted at ghe Royal Albert hall forf the proms a reimagining of the classic soul sound with production values unlown and unheard of at the time of its inception, hosted by Stuart Maconie. The first of five … Continue reading →

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Lloyd Cole – Buxton Opera House, 27th oct 2023

Posted on January 7, 2025 by garylongden

I first saw Lloyd with the Commotions at Wembley Arena when they were at the height of their fame. Beloved by the indy crowd and pushing into the Mainstream, but not quite cementing a place there. His status as a … Continue reading →

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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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Mazz Murray sings Dusty Springfield , “I only want to be with you”- Birmingham Symphony Hall

Posted on November 22, 2024 by garylongden

The first in a duo of gigs , her second coming at the Adelphi Theatre in London, in which Musical theatre star  Mazz  sings from the Dusty songbook. An impossibly young looking fifty year old she has a formidable stage … Continue reading →

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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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Heaven 17, Robin 2, Bilston, Wolverhampton 18/8/24

Posted on August 20, 2024 by garylongden

I first saw Martyn and Glen perform as part of the Human League in 1978 at the Rainbow Theatre London supporting Siouxsie and the Banshees. they were terrific. 46 years later had any of that magic evaporated? No, And they … Continue reading →

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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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