May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
There really aren’t very many artists or bands from the distant past that I would sell a kidney to see. I know there is a HUGE desire amongst music fans to see Rush (these days only Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson since Neil Peart’s passing several years ago) on tour this year. Tickets are going…
Well, where does one start? Firstly, I have to say I felt sorry for the Kiwis and the Aussies as it did seem as though they got short changed on the tour, with primarily outdoor gigs for the Kiwis, which limited the size of the setlist. For the Aussies, considering there were several indoor gigs…
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And so, the first gig of the ‘Global’ tour is under their belts. The atmosphere looked good. The weather, despite the image shared by Jim that Del Boy had taken from the stage may have shown overcast condition and a bit of moisture was hardly conducive to the absolute dumping that I experienced at Blenheim…
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I have been somewhat waylaid in passing on this information but…there is some tour news. The first announcement in a list that will no doubt follow. First cab off the rank for next year’s tour is New Zealand. A long awaited return to NZ. Minds were last there in early 2017, making it seven years…
Last night I struck some archival GOLD (did you see what I did there? Eh, eh? Lol). An online library of New Zealand music magazine, Rip It Up. I have seen the odd issue on sale on eBay but never took the plunge. A mix of the financial cost of getting music mags sent over…
I am starting to warm to the Hydro as a concert venue. The only fly in the ointment left for it is its location. It’s not in the most convenient of locales. It’s beautifully positioned as far as aesthetics go. Sharing its space near the Armadillo, Finnieston crane and with Pacific Quay and the Science…
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I am ssooo looking forward to Friday. After having experienced a concert by one of the most talented songwriters in the world last week, this Friday means another night spent in the presence of one of the world’s best songwriters yet again! How spoiled am I? Neil Finn – in my opinion – does not…
“There’s no place like home.” A much used quote lifted from The Wizard Of Oz. But it rings true. And it certainly seemed to have rung true on the nights of November 18th and 19th, 1982. Simple Minds had just returned to Glasgow after another whirlwind stint of touring to the far reaches of the…
I’ve been meaning to share this here. Someone posted it on the SMOG FB page and…well, look at the photo. Jesus, he’s such a flirt! God, I’d give anything! You beautiful man, Mr Kerr. I wish I didn’t adore you so much. I love the story behind the crane. I never even thought about it…
Well…it’s a theory… I had to ask. Anyway…my passport is ready. And the money will soon follow… My passport photo STILL sucks! Lol. Can we see supermodel passport photos? I mean, if even Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell’s passport photos look shit then I won’t feel so bad. I mean…geez I know I’m no stunner…