When We Were Punks

TomorrowDoors 19:00

The Guilty Men

Community Centre · Cromer

The Guilty Men is a British supergroup from Northwest England, formed in 2021 by longtime friends Clive Gregson and Neil Cossar. The band is known for its blend of Americana, folk, country, pop, and psychedelia. Band Members The lineup consists of five experienced musicians who have collectively performed in thousands of gigs: Clive Gregson: Lead vocals and guitar; formerly of Any Trouble and a collaborator with Christine Collister and Richard Thompson. Neil Cossar: Guitar and vocals; formerly of the 1980s band The Cheaters and founder of the music site This Day in Music. Paul Burgess: Drums; a legendary musician who has been a member of 10cc since 1973 and has toured with Jethro Tull and Camel. Craig Fletcher: Bass and vocals; from John Lees' Barclay James Harvest. Jez Smith: Keyboards; also from John Lees' Barclay James Harvest.

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Fri 13 NovDoors 19:00

Richard Shindell

Community Centre · Cromer

Richard Shindell lives as both an immigrant and emigrant, crossing thresholds, that informs his illumination of the human experience through narrative song. Shindell has inhabited a Zen Buddhist monastery, busked in the streets of Paris, opened for Joan Baez (who covered several of his songs), and collaborated with Grammy-winner Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Elvis Costello). Originally from New York, now living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shindell is a writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Meticulously recorded over three years in New York and Buenos Aires, his most recent release, Careless, offered an ambitious, luxurious, full-length statement. Shindell immersed himself in the studio, allowing the time and latitude to explore, experiment, take risks—to play—as each of these eleven songs was given form and substance. While his signature acoustic guitar style is used to good effect, Careless also found Shindell plugging in more. “The wider sonic and dynamic range of the electric has been a real inspiration. R...

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Fri 27 NovDoors 19:00

Phil Bates

Community Centre · Cromer

Born on March 30, 1953, in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Phil Bates discovered his love for music at the age of eleven. His musical journey commenced with the formation of his first band, The Wild Four, at the tender age of twelve, later transforming into The Teenbeats. In 1970, at seventeen, Bates left Tamworth and joined the Heavy-Rock band JUG, followed by a stint with the Kabarett/Folk ensemble Enigma. The band eventually evolved into Quill. Bates explored a solo career, collaborated with Duane Eddy in 1974, and engaged in various musical projects during the vibrant London scene of the 1970s. In 1980, Bates collaborated with Colin Thurston and contributed to the early recordings of Duran Duran. He rejoined Quill in 1983 and co-founded Don’t Panic with his future wife, Jo. The couple spent three years performing in the United Arab Emirates. Bates resumed solo work, collaborated with artists like Billy Ocean, and contributed to TV and radio jingles. The pivotal year 1993 marked Bates‘ association with ELO Part II, embarking on extensive global tours until 1999. He played a significant role in the album „Moment Of Truth“ and worked as a co-producer and mixer. Post-ELO Part II,...

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Fri 11 DecDoors 19:00

ZEB ROOTZ

Community Centre · Cromer

Great night listening and dancing to Reggae & SKA music.

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Mei-lan & Ali

Union Chapel · London

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Fri 3 Sep 2027Doors 19:00

Blondish - Playing The Music of Blondie

The Castle And Falcon · Birmingham

BLONDISH are the ultimate tribute to Blondie - a fierce, high-energy 5-piece band delivering the raw sound, attitude and edge of Blondie.

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Fri 3 Sep 2027Doors 19:00

Letz Zep - Zeppelin Resurrection

St Mary's Chambers · Rossendale

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Fri 3 Sep 2027Doors 19:00

Quo Connection

The Birdwell Venue · Barnsley

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