May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Today is “fly out to some remote, exotic location to see some amazing bands tomorrow” day…but I couldn’t be filled with a higher sense of dread. Also, it now comes on top of knowing my mum is in hospital. She is fine…but under observation, and will hopefully be going home today. But a health scare…
I was working out how many gigs I’ve got coming up last night – and the answer was – 14 of the things! (And still hoping to sort another two Simple Minds gigs on top of that…if only money grew on trees.) I have NEVER been to so many gigs in my life! The love…
It’s official! Aix-Les-Bains is a GO! Look at that lineup! Dunno the French woman/group…but I’m open to finding out! Never been to a big old European festival before…and just a few days after SOMEONE’S birthday. Aawwwww. Near enough to a birthday gig…seeing as he appears to be taking a few days off for his birthday….
I have NEVER experienced a year like it! I have never been to so many gigs in one year before! I can safely say that I have seen more live music in this past 12 months than I have seen in my previous total sum of gigs experienced. Here’s a rundown of the list… March…
The first gig of the year absolutely DID NOT disappoint. OMG The Stranglers are frigging AWESOME!!! Just sssooo tight and so ON THE MONEY – right from the off! I just lost myself in what was the most amazing performance of Golden Brown, EVER! No Skin Deep this time…or Duchess, but still absolutely stonking! I…
Bring on The Stranglers!!! I’m styling “rock chick” with a splash of Disney Princess…what ya reckon? I’m sure JJ loves La Belle Et La Bete :-))
A picture she took of JJ Burnell and Ian Dury, performing at the Hugh Cornwell Benefit concert in 1980.
Shall I, Jim? 😉
Yes, this *is* a Simple Minds (Jim Kerr) blog, but last night I think I may have seen the best gig in my ENTIRE life! And considering recent connections between The Stranglers and Simple Minds – well, I can discuss the gig here. It’s *my* blog – sod it! They just hit the ground…
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Interviews with Jim and JJ Burnel blended into the clip here… (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)