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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · 7d

Had a great time @roughtraderecords.bsky.social Nottingham on Monday, watching Coach Party perform their new album "Caramel" which sounded brilliant, good job as I had already brought 5 different versions, also snuck in @bloodrecs.bsky.social 3D design of "Killjoy" to be signed. #coachparty

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · 8d

4th time in as many months i've seen #gans this time at the wonderful just dropped in record store in Coventry. Lads were on top form and nice that they got a chart entry, number 25 in the physical (the only one that really counts) #newmusic

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · 28d

3rd time seeing #gans in the last two months, another night of madness 🤟

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Aug 9

Gans paid and performed a free gig in their hometown, Stourbridge Town Hall, for 100 fans on their mailing list, didn't use it to try out new material, although a few off the album were dropped in, they just wanted everyone to have a great time #class #gans

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Jul 27

Went to @roughtraderecords.bsky.social in Nottingham to see Panic Shack performing their Number 1 album in the Rock and Official download chart and got to meet the guys for a signing afterwards #panicshack #roughtrade

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Jul 3

Wonderful night at the Birmingham Town Hall, in tribute to Black Sabbath Radio WM put on four local bands, Cherrydead, Meatdripper, Gans and Defects, met the lads from Gans on the merch stall straight after their performance, really nice guys, all bands covered one Sabbath track #blacksabbath

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Jun 24

Forever now on Sunday at the Milton Keynes Bowl. Got to see some great acts #ukdecay #Berlin #chameleons #shewantsrevenge #publicimageltd #billyidol #thejesusandmarychain #kraftwerk Shame I couldn't get to see the other acts on the bill but thats festivals !

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Do you remember the first time ?" Yes Pulp supported blur at the AV leisure centre, watched them live many times after but Thursday night was possibly the best, confetti canons Twice) inflatable dancing car wash men, fireworks that's even before the tunes #Pulp

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Jun 8

Friday's gig by Holly Johnson was brilliant, Holly was performing #welcometothepleasuredome and dropped in the singles from #blast and Rage/Wildlife from Liverpool but the big surprise was the b-Side "Happy Hi" unfortunately it took out a fuse at the Symphony Hall
#hollyjohnson

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · May 26

Congratulations to Bury Tomorrow for getting into the UK top 40 album sales with "Will You Haunt Me, With The Same Patience" went to watch a 45 minute set then a signing afterwards
#burytomorrow

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · May 17

Fantastic surprise when Revered & the Makers came on as the support for Supergrass, even though it wasn't a full band Jon still controlled the crowd, @supergrasshq.bsky.social performed the whole of "I Should Coco" plus a few hits. Watched them 30 years ago, they still have that same energy

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · May 11

Great nights entertainment at the castle & Falcon on Thursday night, two brilliant fun bands "The Pill" & "Panic Shack" although I look so grumpy when Sarah jumped into the crowd !
#thepill #panicshack

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · May 7

Bank Holiday Monday Bangers, The Asylum B'ham shook to the sound of #decapitated #cryptopsy #warbringer and #carnation 4 hard to the bone bands to finish off a mad weekend

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · May 3

Banging night watching Chase and Status, #drumandbass at it's finest, the place rocked from the off and never let up throughout
#chaseandstatus

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Apr 27

The final show for JAWS last night at O2 Institute Bham and what a way to go out, so many memories of this band,met the lads at a HMV signing, they were the first band I watched two days after lockdown ended and last night was just a full on celebration

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Apr 21

10th anniversary of @shiiineon.bsky.social weekend in 37 seconds ! at #skegness Great performances by Echobelly, The Primitives, Jesus Jones, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Inspiral Carpets, Thousand yard stare, EMF, Jim Bob, Goldie Looking Chain, Glasvegas and Northside

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Apr 13

Last night at the #TheAsylum 3 bands really rocked the foundations of B'ham, to wake the crowd up was the amazing #falsereality then #grovestreet came bouncing on to keep the energy levels up for the main act of the night #heriot who shine like a headliner should

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Apr 6

Lambrini Girls at the Castle & Falcon B'ham were something else, Human Piramid, Stage Diving, Circle Pits, Moshing and great songs, supported by Alien Chicks who grabbed the attention with Talking Heads/Gang of Four style delivery
#lambrinigirls #alienchicks

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Mar 23

Another storming night at @hareandhounds.bsky.social one of THE BEST places in Brum to see live music, Friday night we danced hard (almost furious) to Snapped Ankles who's new album is out this Friday "Hard Times Furious Dancing" supported by "The Sick Man of Europe" 👌 #snappedankles

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Mar 15

Think these two pictures caught the vibe at the Castle & Falcon on Thursday night, both honest and @smellybdrmm.bsky.social took music and the band format to another level, really enjoyed the gig, now the albums U R Here and Microtonic will take on a new listening pleasure for me #bdrmm #honest

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Mar 5

Well done to @justdroppedin.bsky.social records in Coventry for being able to arrange for an artist with the status of @andybebop.bsky.social (Ride, Oasis, Beady Eye) to come and play an acoustic set spanning all 3 of his solo albums, great set and really nice person, happy to sign any of his items

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Mar 1

Heartworms at @hareandhounds.bsky.social on Sunday, great performance, the awkwardness when Jojo finished a song, she just played the crowd who didn't know when to clap, fascinating to watch. The support from Shes in Parties just blow me away, 80's undercurrent sound,I just had to order the 2 EPs

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Feb 22

Two wonderful bands played at the sold out Hare & Hounds on Monday night, B'hams own PIP with sweet vocals against furious/mellow music. Main act Man/woman/chainsaw performing EZPZ EP will go far, hints of English teacher/Last Dinner Party but in their own unique style #manwomanchainsaw

anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Feb 15

Wonderful Valentines evening watching Cyndi Lauper on her final tour with the wife, first time i've ever seen an artist at the NEC walk into the crowd, normally small venues. Great set and songs #CyndiLauper #ValentinesDay

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anthonyb71.bsky.social @anthonyb71.bsky.social · Feb 8

Went to see The Beat again, this time @hareandhounds.bsky.social on the 30th Jan, the band were on top form, great mixture of classics and the brilliant new tracks, although it was full, still felt up close and personal in this wonderful venue
#ska #ukska

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