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- May 3
- 3 min
We Will Rock You - Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury.
If I say We Will Rock You, do you start singing it or clapping the tune? Queen produced some iconic songs during their reign and We Will...

- May 1
- 2 min
Chicago Blues Brothers - Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
It’s a mission from God. Its dark and I’m wearing sunglasses. It can only mean one thing. Chicago Blues Brothers are in Waterside...

- Mar 10
- 3 min
The Best Of Bowie - Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
I‘m a die-hard Bowie fan and I know that anything Tony Visconti touches will be of an excellent quality, so I was genuinely excited to...

- Mar 8
- 2 min
Harris and Baker's backstage pass - Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
Bob Harris & Danny Baker, two of the nation’s best broadcasters, have unparalleled experience of witnessing the great names of modern...

- Dec 19, 2021
- 7 min
The Human League In Birmingham
Last year I bought tickets for the 40th anniversary of Dare. I always liked this album and in 2020 I really needed something to look...

- Nov 11, 2021
- 6 min
My first gig in almost two years is New Order at the O2
My hubby is a huge New Order fan. We had tickets to see them before the pandemic hit. The gig rescheduled and because of this I knew we...

- Nov 5, 2021
- 4 min
My First Voyage Into Voyage
Anyone who knows me knows I love David Bowie and Abba. Today, Voyage, the first new Abba album in 40 years is released and I am beyond...

- May 23, 2021
- 4 min
Should the UK stay in the Eurovision song contest?
Last night I watched the Eurovision song contest. It was the visual spectacular it always is. You find yourself saying ‘surely they wont...

- Mar 18, 2021
- 3 min
I've Been Blitzed
It’s no secret that I love late 70’s and early 80’s music. Its no secret that I love David Bowie. So, my ideal Saturday night (whilst in...

- Mar 18, 2021
- 4 min
Bowie fans say enough already!
As you all know I am a huge Bowie fan. I am also a collector and run the David Bowie collector’s group on Facebook. I have accepted I...

- Oct 11, 2020
- 1 min
Not Viable by Andy Powell
Andy is the Bard of Stony Stratford and summed up how people in the arts are feeling with this latest offering. Thanks Andy. Not Viable I...

- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
I miss OAD
For those of you who don’t know, I have been travelling to Birmingham monthly for almost the last eight years. This is a remarkable...

- May 9, 2020
- 3 min
And here are the results from the United Kingdom Jury…
This weekend I am going to live my dream. A tick of my bucket list. This weekend I am a judge for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. I...

- Mar 27, 2020
- 2 min
Heaven 17 give back to their fans
Last Friday, I was supposed to be at a phenomenal gig. It was the first two Human League albums in full, Reproduction and Travelogue. ...

- Sep 26, 2019
- 3 min
Think Floyd are not just another brick in the wall
Think Floyd is a world class tribute to Pink Floyd, and the sound they produce is just like listening to Pink Floyd. I can offer no...

- Aug 26, 2019
- 2 min
Fashion at OAD
Only After Dark is a unique club in Birmingham. It specialises in offering a blend of music from the late seventies and early eighties...

- Aug 6, 2019
- 1 min
Nile Rogers & Chic. Royal Festival Hall.
Meltdown is the longest running artist-curated music festival in the world. This year is it curated by the legend that is Nile Rodgers. I...

- Jun 23, 2019
- 2 min
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits Tribute
Money For Nothing is a world class tribute to Dire Straits. Formed 19 years ago they have perfected their performance and it truly is...

- Apr 23, 2019
- 4 min
Green Day's American Idiot - The Musical
Every time I even read the word ‘American Idiot’ the first riff to Green Day’s legendary song plays in my head. It’s no secret I am a...

- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Thriller Live. Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
Michael Jackson is the undisputed king of pop. He has a wealth of fantastic songs that make you want to get up and dance and ballads...