Monthly Archives: May 2013

ANDY CAIRNS (THERAPY?) – SOUTHAMPTON JOINERS 17th May 2013

Opening the evening was Dave McPherson, frontman from the rock band InMe – although this performance was about his solo work as a more traditional singer songwriter and showcasing his powerful voice and wonderful guitar playing. There was only the … Continue reading

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THE SKINTS – PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS, 15th May 2013

It was main support Current Swell’s first performance in the UK having travelled over from Canada bringing their blend of acoustic folk/blues, which along with the combination of rough and smooth vocals provided courtesy of Davers Lang and Scott Stanton, were … Continue reading

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PUNK AT THE MILTON ARMS BARN – PORTSMOUTH, 11th May 2013

SHOOTING FISH Upon arrival at the Barn local act Shooting Fish were already on stage, blasting they’re way through a punk version of Don Henley’s classic “Boys of Summer” – a track I’ve heard other so called punk bands attempt, … Continue reading

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PIE AND VINYL PRESENTS: BO NINGEN – THE REGISTRY, PORTSMOUTH 10th May 2013

The Japanese musical explosion that is Bo Ningen have fast become fans of Pie & Vinyl having headlined the stage curated by everyone’s favourite Pie (& Vinyl) café at last year’s Southsea Fest so it was good to see the band … Continue reading

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NEW MODEL ARMY – PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS 9th May 2013

The atmosphere tonight transformed into that of a festival tent with a couple of old school fans standing on top of the audience, several hands holding them aloft whilst they danced to opening track “Wonderful Way to Go” and it … Continue reading

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DEATH GRIPS – BRIGHTON COALITION 3rd May 2013

With minimal equipment on stage conversations amongst the audience soon led to the distinct lack of a drum kit (due to Zach Hill’s absence), resulting in Death Grips being down to just the two members for their UK tour. The … Continue reading

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MINUS THE BEAR – PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS 1st May 2013

Local support Noyo Mathis were given a warm reception as they came on stage at the Wedge and rightly so for live their well-crafted songs aren’t really sounding like anyone else in the Portsmouth scene at the moment, but at … Continue reading

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