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Concorde 2

We Are Scientists: Pic by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex and Media Works — We Are Scientists A pre gig show from We Are Scientists in Brighton’s newest vinyl store, Vinyl Revolution. Primary members Keith Austin Murray, guitar and main vocalist; and Christopher Ian Cain (“Chris”), bass (low pitched) guitar. Live performances include at least one associate using drums; Keith Francis Carne most frequent […]

We are Scientists: A chemistry lesson at Vinyl Revolution!

May 5, 2018 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Vinyl Revolution gets a visit! Ginger Wildheart! Ginger Wildheart – ‘Ghost In The Tanglewood’ was released on 2nd March 2018. Ginger was in store at Vinyl Revolution in Brighton to sign copies of his album and to do a short set on 6 March. He was then due to perform […]

Ginger Wildheart stops off in Vinyl Revolution

March 7, 2018 in Event / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The Doors Alive - photo Ian Bourn - Scene Sussex/Media Works — THE DOORS ALIVE: Brighton – Concorde 2 The Doors Alive are described as the #1 tribute band to legendary, sixties, Californian rock gurus, The Doors. There is something about the Doors that seems to make people want to travel back in time and experience of one of the legendary live […]

The Doors Alive lighting the fire in Brighton

February 19, 2018 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

TIGERCUB TIGERCUB are a Brighton based outfit. On 19 January they clawed their way into Concorde 2 with a terrific line up of support acts including: Calva Louise, Sick Joy and Glum all fairly local to the South – London and Brighton. Lout Promotions had put together one heck of […]

TIGERCUB caught in the open in Brighton

January 21, 2018 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

BON GIOVI Bon Giovi are the World’s Premier look-alike and sound alike Tribute to the New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi. Formed in August of 1999, with over 16 years UK and International touring experience as a band and nearly 5 times that combined from individual members, this act is without […]

Keep The Faith: Wanted – Bon Giovi play Brighton

December 29, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The Sherlocks visited Brighton Sept 2016. The Sherlocks pull in the crowd from start to finish! Never a dull moment with these guys – go see them live! The Sherlocks Friday 2nd September 2016: Consisting of two sets of brothers, the four piece band The Sherlocks came to Concorde 2 […]

Looking Back: The Sherlocks investigate Brighton

October 15, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Blancmange Concorde 2 in Brighton saw the first leg of a pretty extensive UK tour…… ‘Probably the most under-rated electronic act of all time’ said Moby. Bit of history… Blancmange was formed in Harrow, Middlesex in 1979 by vocalist Neil Arthur (born 15 June 1958, Darwen, Lancashire) and instrumentalist Stephen […]

Blancmange: A perfect set! No more room down there!

October 8, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Dave Hause and The Mermaid. Dave Hause and The Mermaid were the second guests for this gig, but, as I have said before, and now backed by a few hundred people I think its safe to say, he always manages to steal the show! I last saw him and […]

Dave Hause and The Mermaid bring the house down!

September 29, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

NEW KINGSTON play Brighton with THE SKINTS 26/09 @Concorde2. They have proven to be road warriors as well, playing over 100 dates per year! NEW KINGSTON play Brighton @Concorde2 NYC REGGAE TRIO ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES. NEW KINGSTON, the Brooklyn-based progressive reggae group, have confirmed details of their upcoming album A […]

First UK gig for reggae outfit NEW KINGSTON!

September 28, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Frank Iero Frank started playing in local bands on the New Jersey punk scene when aged 11. Before joining My Chemical Romance he served as frontman for the punk band Pencey Prep. The band released an album, Heartbreak in Stereo, on the independent Eyeball Records before disbanding. Whilst playing with […]

Frank Iero and The Patience in Brighton for a rock ...

September 26, 2017 in gig / preview by Scene Sussex Editor

Lene Lovich Detroit-born legendary post-punk pop singer Lene Lovich hit the top of the UK charts with her single “Lucky Number” in 1979, and was crowned the “Queen of Quirk”, influencing a generation of pop and alternative acts, from Nina Hagen to Boy George, and from Madonna to Dresden Dolls. […]

Lene Lovich Band in Brighton: Having so much fun!

September 14, 2017 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Psychedelic Furs I am not sure when or indeed if the Psychedelic Furs have played in Brighton before, and judging how well they went down in Brighton at Concorde 2, they should not leave it so long before they return to grace a live stage down on the south coast! […]

Psychedelic Furs: Pretty In Pink live in Brighton

September 12, 2017 in Uncategorized by Scene Sussex Editor