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Monthly Archives: February 2020

The Members The Members were the guests of The Rezillos at 229 The Venue on Saturday 22/02/2020. The Members were formed by lyricist Nicky Tesco (Nick Lightowlers) in 1976, through an invited audition at a recording studio at Tooley Street, London. The original personnel, with Tesco (vocals), was Gary Baker […]

The Members – punk rock electric guitars in London!

February 25, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The Rezillos – back in London. 229, The Venue saw a fresh outbreak of Rezillomania on Saturday 22/02/2020. The Rezillos are on a fairly extensive tour around the UK presently. They then head off for some European dates. The last tour, back in 2018, was to celebrate the 40th anniversary […]

The Rezillos: An outbreak of Rezillomania hits London!

February 24, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Acid Box bring Automatic from the USA to Brighton at The Hope and Ruin with local bands The Family Faith and PoliteBuro. A great Tuesday night out! AUTOMATIC Since the release of their Stones Throw debut album in September, the band have soundtracked Hedi Slimane’s Paris Fashion Week show for […]

Automatic for the people, of Brighton.

February 12, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Bombay Bicycle Club Bombay Bicycle Club are an English indie rock band from Crouch End, London, consisting of Jack Steadman (lead vocals, guitar and piano), Jamie MacColl (guitar), Suren de Saram (drums), and Ed Nash (bass). They are guitar-fronted and have experimented with different genres, including folk, electronica, world music […]

Brighton: Lets Ride! It’s the Bombay Bicycle Club!

February 10, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The Fallen Leaves and Who Killed Nancy Johnson returned to Brighton to put in a solid night of live music. Spinningchilli do it again despite storm Ciara. The return of The Fallen Leaves to Brighton Making my way to the venue it was clear people were not going out in […]

Storm Ciara: Fallen Leaves settle in Brighton.

February 10, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Wednesday, 5 February 2020: Beth Hart – Brighton Dome. Beth Hart Beth Hart is an American singer, songwriter and musician from Los Angeles, California. She rose to fame with the release of her 1999 single “LA Song (Out of This Town)” from her second album Screamin’ for My Supper. The […]

Brighton: A heart to heart with Beth Hart.

February 7, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Tokyo Taboo, Yur Mum, Run Into The Night, Hourglvss and Ġenn – all came together to deliver one hell of a good night of rock, punk, synth, pop alternative and so much more at The Hope and Ruin on 31/01/2020 – Brexit day! This was a Beating Hearts Special For […]

Brighton: 1 night/5 bands/1 venue: Lets crank it up!

February 4, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Tokyo Taboo, the awesome rockers were back in Brighton. Dolly Daggerz and the gang set up camp at the Hope and Ruin for a full on session. Get Ready! Tokyo Taboo Riotous rockers Tokyo Taboo have built quite a reputation for their spectacular, character driven, and often shocking vibrant live […]

Tokyo Taboo “LIVE” – Hold on tight!

February 2, 2020 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor