Brit Floyd one of the best tribute bands returned to the Palladium with a 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, The Wall. The set was impressive – complete with a fabulous laser light show, inflatables and large centred circular screen. Added bonus was other renowned tracks were added to the playlist. The …More»
Finally, end if year surprise was Thriller musical package. Running for several years but revamped it was superb with a mix of main singers, stunning outfits and amazingly athletic choreographed scenes. Very worthy – we all enjoyed the Michael Jackson ride including Mum.
Drafted 25th December 2018. Posted 9th March 2024.
On to U2 ………… craftsmen still at work. A crowd with huge age range
I had not played the Experience album enough and it has grown on me big time – especially, now Summer of Love and Blackout which stand out
Great standing position by E stage where Bono and co were in in close up …More»
Steve Hackett, was as always outstanding – marvellous skill and dexterity. He has been under rated for many years and deserving of more plaudits. Set served was a mix of own creations including the ‘Hierophant ‘ and a sprinkling of Genesis tracks with 2nd half devoted mainly to rendering the full side from the …More»
Joan Armatrading had fun with the audience – but with no live backing it felt a little bare and first half devoted to new album ‘Not Too Far Away’. Second half some favourites, but for me lacked bite and set so choreographed that when guitar out of tune song was simply not played !
Great fun enjoyed by all.
Drafted 9th March in hindsight
B turned into a serial horse winner and the Vamps skipped through their greatest hits to the enjoyment of many of the women in the crowd !
We watched a happy crowd depart, a troop singing as they swept across the expansive lawn car- parks
Drafted 25.8.18 – Posted 9th March 2024
WIMBLEDON SEMI FINALS
Nadal & Djokovic finally came on after 2nd longest men’s semifinal match of all time of all time 6 hours and 36 minutes – Isner v Anderson – the latter grinding it out 26-24 in the 5th, This epic was followed by 3 sets of magic and brilliance from the top 2 …More»
The Scorpions still impress and go too often under the radar. Both Fawkes & Forte saw them may years ago at the Gaumont on the Blackout tour with Schenker playing madly in a cage that I seem to remember came up thru the floor. I found a note about the tickets from my mum …More»
