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This was set to be a cracker! A night at The Con Club in Lewes with a return to the south coast from punk legends Chelsea. Guests for the night were The DeRellas. It was a Saturday night and so anything could happen! A packed in enthusiastic crowd were […]

CHELSEA in Lewes! October in April?

April 19, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Put out a saucer of milk and some moonshine ‘cos Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons are back in town… Full review and pics – lap it up! Pussycat and The Dirty Johnsons I had last seen these guys at Undercover 4 at Brighton racecourse a few years ago. I fell […]

Live! Pussycat and The Dirty Johnsons. Purrfection.

April 7, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

All aboard The Pelirocco Express: One night – 3 performances. This promised to be a great night as Cockwomble held an EP launch party. Who Killed Nancy Johnson and the legendary UK SUBS front-man Charlie Harper were on the bill! The Pelirocco, is the original rock n roll Brighton boutique […]

COCKWOMBLE: Conspiracy. Charlie Harper and WKNJ

April 6, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Get Outta My Car, the crowd were up! Billy Ocean was in full throttle now at The Dome in Brighton 02/03/2019. We witnessed a masterclass in concert performance. Billy Ocean Billy Ocean is the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records […]

Are you ready? Billy Ocean in Brighton.

March 3, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

One of the best live acts this country has to offer is Skinny Lister, and they’re currently touring their exciting set around The UK and Europe and a new album The Story Is. Brighton was the first stop on the tour at Concorde 2 on 28 February 2019. I had […]

SKINNY LISTER: BRIGHTON – The Story Is…

March 2, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

12 February 2019. Alarm bells ringing, sirens wailing as RUTS DC took to the stage to a massive cheer. Babylons Burning kicked off the 40 year celebration of The Crack. RUTS DC The Ruts were formed in 1977 and were a reggae-influenced British punk rock band, notable for the 1979 […]

Ruts/Ruts DC celebrate The Crack in Brighton

February 16, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The Professionals – I really enjoyed that! They gave us some wonderful, energetic rock`n`roll. They delivered it all with attitude and a well deserved and well earned swagger. You guys nailed it. The Professionals Formed by Paul Cook and Steve Jones, The Professionals arrived on the scene in 1979 following […]

The Professionals: On Target in Brighton…

February 16, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Hotter Than Hell – a KISS tribute A truly rain-soaked Saturday night in Lewes was set to host Hotter Than Hell for a night of a full KISS TRIBUTE SHOW. It promised to be a 70’s KISS style show featuring the iconic make up, the costumes, blood spitting plus […]

Hotter Than Hell bring KISS to town

February 10, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The Fallen Leaves were back! Playing to a sold out Prince Albert in Brighton. The Fallen Leaves: They are loaded with punchy, hook laden and lovable songs and Rob G’s unashamed theatrical performance. A night out you will not forget! Their tag is PUNK ROCK FOR GENTLEMEN – “Sharp, angular, […]

The Return: The Fallen Leaves in Brighton

February 6, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

I was lucky enough to catch these guys last time they played in Brighton. I remember the night well, so, I was looking forward to seeing what the guys had brought with them to entertain the crowd tonight as Black Rabbit Productions bring back Bon Giovi to Concorde 2: 28/12/2018. […]

Blaze of Glory: Bon Giovi return to Brighton

December 30, 2018 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

SONIC BOOM SIX Giving some space here for two bands who totally deserve it, both bands guests of SKINDRED in Brighton at Concorde 2 Band Members Laila K – Vocals and Melodica Barney Boom – Vocals and Guitar Nick “The Blade” Horne – Lead Guitar and Hair James T […]

Sonic Boom Six and Stone Angels: In Brighton.

December 15, 2018 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

7 December 2018, now there’s a date not to forget! Four bands, yep FOUR bands assembled in Brighton at Brighton Electric for a one off special gig. A warm up for Christmas and a special event organised for friends of everyone there – Debbie and Carl. After a very successful […]

A night in Brighton: 4 bands! Punk, Rock & Roll.

December 14, 2018 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor