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The Godfathers gave Brighton a reminder of just how many truly great songs they’ve released. A superb relentless set. Nobody was gonna complain! THE GODFATHERS The Godfathers were formed by Peter and Chris Coyne after the demise of The Sid Presley Experience in 1985, joined by Mike Gibson (guitar), Kris […]

You Can’t Refuse The Godfathers: Brighton

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

Guitar Wolf – ギターウルフ Guitar Wolf is a Japanese garage rock power trio founded in Tokyo in 1987. The band is known for songs with piercing vocals and an extremely loud style of noise-influenced punk which emphasizes heavy distortion and feedback. They coined the phrase “jet rock ‘n’ roll”, which […]

GIG REPORT: Guitar Wolf show their teeth!

November 13, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

TOYAH: Is a four times Brit Award nominated English musician, singer, songwriter, actress, producer and author. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Willcox has had 8 Top 40 singles, released over 20 albums, written two books, appeared in over 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced […]

Gig report: Toyah holds Court in Brighton!

November 5, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The fifth generation of rock ‘n’ roll landed in Brighton. Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Martin Degville flaunt it in Brighton. Provoking an emotional response at one of the music events of the year! SIGUE SIGUE SPUTNIK – Live in Brighton 26/10/2019 – Elvis 1990 was in the building… Sigue Sigue […]

SIGUE SIGUE SPUTNIK: FLAUNT IT in Brighton.

October 29, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

I have to say that this was going to be a night not to be missed on the Brighton rock yearly calendar. The Wildhearts were back in Brighton at Concorde 2. They had with them the awesome The Professionals and Janus Stark. It promised to loud and messy. It was! […]

Brighton goes wild for The Wildhearts!

October 9, 2019 in Uncategorized by Scene Sussex Editor

Ramonas: pic by Ian Bourn for Scene Sussex — 28/09/ 2019:They are back in town. RAMONAS hit the Hope and Ruin like a sledgehammer – They are louder and faster than anyone else out there and they are damn good at what they do. Welcome back to Brighton guys – we have missed you! Now…. lets do this! Now […]

Ramonas: Its Alive – Rocket to Brighton

September 29, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

A Saturday night in Brighton. Three bands covering a wide taste, entry was just £4! A tremendous night with James Brett, Dirt Royal and The Dead Reds. The Prince Albert – Three local Bands and artists Dear esteemed reader – this is a long item with many pics from this […]

Brighton: Best for live music and venues

August 18, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Scene Sussex loves new bands, and when we can we get out to catch gigs from new and exciting artists. We sometimes come back for more! This is the case of Morphers Band, they are rocking audiences and leaving them opened mouthed and wanting more – and so a revisit […]

Morphers Band: Time to catch up!

July 25, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

The Sex Pissed Dolls, The Queens of Noise, will shock you, they will grab you, shake you and make you rock and roll. They will mess you up leaving your ears buzzing and feet aching. The Sex Pissed Dolls – What’s not to like? ThE SeX PiSsEd DoLLs – They’re […]

The Dolls are back and they mean business!

July 21, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

These guys are comfortable in their own skin, and therefore there is matching natural skin photography on this page. They court controversy and as an all female fronted band they choose to sometimes play topless and so does Sam their drummer! The SoapGirls Armed with unforgettable melodies and catchy choruses, […]

The SoapGirls: Bubbling over in Lewes!

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

A look back at The Damned gig as they played Concorde 2, in Brighton on 26 June 2019. These guys have some rock and roll history and pedigree behind them. It is proof that these pioneers of punk, even after 40 years, are still a class live act and indeed […]

A Damned good time in Brighton!

June 30, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor

Jordan Mooney: Defying Gravity. Jordan/Jordan Mooney, is an English model and actress noted for her work with Vivienne Westwood and the Sex boutique in the Kings Road area of London in the mid-1970s, and for attending many of the early Sex Pistols performances and regularly seen at other punk gigs. […]

Jordan: Defying Gravity book launch, Brighton.

June 9, 2019 in gig / Review by Scene Sussex Editor