Category Archives: Gig review

16 Mar 2017 The Stranglers in Newcastle

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REVIEW: The Stranglers, O2 Academy, Newcastle
sunderlandecho.com
"It was never meant to be like this. Punk was supposed to blast the old guard into oblivion in a whirlwind of rebellion, fury and energy."

Review: The Stranglers, O2 Academy, Newcastle
thenorthernecho.co.uk
"THE Stranglers have been performing for an incredible 43 years now but the "meninblack" use this experience wisely, keeping things fresh by changing round their setlists and mixing the hits - of which there are plenty - with a variety of deeper album cuts."

The Stranglers at O2 Academy Newcastle proves that punk rock is still very much alive and kicking
chroniclelive.co.uk
"Enthusiastic was certainly the watchword for the night as they launched into Toiler on the Sea from their Men In Black opus before heading into Was It You and Sometimes, the first of several from Rattus."

Peaches
The Stranglers Newcastle 16th march 2017

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13 Mar 2017 The Stranglers in Nottingham

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Tour: 2017 Stranglers Classic Collection
  • Date: 13 Mar 2017
  • Venue: Rock City
  • City: Nottingham
  • Country: United Kingdom
The Stranglers – Gig Review
thejunctionuk.wordpress.com
"“This is the biggest crowd we’ve ever had here – and it’s a Monday night!” shouted lead singer Baz Warne."

Review: The Stranglers at Rock City, Nottingham
platform-online.net
"The performance is lively, punchy and sweaty – and, as you might expect, the band’s best-known hits Golden Brown, Peaches and Hanging Around are greeted by rapturous applause."

Bear Cage / Who Wants The World?
The Stranglers - Bear cage / Who wants the world? @Rock City, Nottingham 13 03 17

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09 Mar 2017 The Stranglers in Aberdeen

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Tour: 2017 Stranglers Classic Collection
  • Date: 09 Mar 2017
  • Venue: Beach Ballroom
  • City: Aberdeen
  • Country: United Kingdom
Review: The Stranglers at the Beach Ballroom
eveningexpress.co.uk
"A classic collection is what these post punk legends promised and that’s what they served up to the sell-out crowd at the Beach Ballroom."

Strange Little Girl
The Stranglers @ Aberdeen Beach Ballroom 9/3/17

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07 Mar 2017 The Stranglers in Lincoln

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THE STRANGLERS – ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN
mojo20.com
"The iconic post punk outfit took to the stage and absolutely blew the crowd away for a solid hour and a half, playing as tight as any band could ever be expected to play and keeping the crowd in attendance engaged and entertained throughout."

Guest Review – The Stranglers
elvisintheclouds.co.uk
"It is very easy to take for granted all the incidental stuff that makes for an enjoyable experience seeing The Stranglers but the common theme is that you get good, solid entertainment."

The Raven
The stranglers Lincoln the raven 7/3/17

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03 Dec 2016 Hugh Cornwell in Manchester

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  • Artist: Hugh Cornwell
  • Tour: 2016 This Time It’s Personal
  • Date: 03 Dec 2016
  • Venue: O2 Ritz
  • City: Manchester
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Notes: with Dr John Cooper Clarke
JOHN COOPER CLARKE HITS THE RITZ MANCHESTER
salfordstar.com
"Tonight John Cooper Clarke was the El Supremo of The Ritz..."

Johnny Remember Me
John Cooper Clarke and Hugh Cornwell The Ritz Manchester

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29 Nov 2016 Hugh Cornwell in London

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  • Artist: Hugh Cornwell
  • Tour: 2016 This Time It’s Personal
  • Date: 29 Nov 2016
  • Venue: O2 Forum
  • City: London
  • Address: 9-17 Highgate Road, Kentish Town
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Notes: with Dr John Cooper Clarke
John Cooper Clarke & Hugh Cornwell, Kentish Town Forum
darrensmusicblog.com
"The most surreal gig I’ve ever been to"

Music review: Dr. John Cooper Clarke & Hugh Cornwell
express.co.uk
"Judging by the reaction, and dark fun, of tonight’s show this is a collaboration with many more miles still left on the clock."

201611 hugh cornwell tour

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25 Nov 2016 Hugh Cornwell in Norwich

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  • Artist: Hugh Cornwell
  • Tour: 2016 This Time It’s Personal
  • Date: 25 Nov 2016
  • Venue: Waterfront
  • City: Norwich
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Notes: with Dr John Cooper Clarke
Dr John Cooper Clarke & Hugh Cornwell
outlineonline.co.uk
"Hugh Cornwell and John Cooper Clarke are genuine legends and that goes a long way to excusing any slightly faltering start to the set but they certainly grew into it."

This Time It’s Personal – Norwich
bellegothique.wordpress.com
"We got another treat. About half an hour of Cornwell songs and The Stranglers songs, with an amazing rendition of Walk on By. That man knows how to play the guitar. He’s a perfectionist, ensuring that the sound was always the best it could be, calling in the stage hand when needed."

This Time It’s Personal LIVE – Something Like a Review
stephencarverauthor.wordpress.com
"There are few things finer in the creative arts than a project that is totally unexpected but in hindsight makes perfect sense"

20161125 hugh cornwell norwich

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24 Nov 2016 The Stranglers in Dubai

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 24 Nov 2016
  • Venue: Irish Village
  • City: Dubai
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
The Stranglers review: still split opinion
gulfnews.com
"If they had intended to leave us conflicted, confused and somehow wanting to understand more, this was their mission accomplished."

No More Heroes
No More Heroes by The Stranglers (live at Irish Village Dubai 2016)

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20 Nov 2016 The Stranglers in Athens

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 20 Nov 2016
  • Venue: Piraeus 117 Academy
  • City: Athens
  • Country: Greece
Piraeus Academy, Athens
alternativemullster.wordpress.com
"The front rows exlode into a mass of black motion – heads bopping up and down in time to the music like a synchopated graphic equaliser display."

I've Been Wild
THE STRANGLERS - I' VE BEEN WILD - PIREAUS 117 ACADEMY - 20.11.2016!

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11 Sep 2016 Hugh Cornwell at the Always the Sun Festival Guildford

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  • Artist: Hugh Cornwell
  • Date: 11 Sep 2016
  • Venue: Always the Sun Festival
  • City: Guildford
  • Country: United Kingdom
Hugh Cornwell – Always The Sun Festival Guildford – 11th Sept 2016
elvisintheclouds.co.uk
"From the brilliant drums of Chris Bell to the superb Bass and BV’s of Caz Campbell, this format is cooking with Gas for the Hugh-meister!"

Always The Sun
Always The Sun - Hugh Cornwell #ATSFEST2016

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15 Jul 2016 The Stranglers at the Larmer Tree Festival

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 15 Jul 2016
  • Venue: Larmer Tree Festival
  • City: Tollard Royal
  • Address: Larmer Tree Gardens
  • Country: United Kingdom
Review and Pictures: The Stranglers at Larmer Tree Festival
bournemouthecho.co.uk
"In possibly the most genteel of settings the gnarled old punks have ever performed, the foursome's 90-minute hits package was impeccable."

Norfolk Coast / Walk On By / Duchess
The Stranglers at The Larmer Tree Festival 2016

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20 Apr 2016 The Stranglers in Melbourne

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The Stranglers @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne, 20.04.2016
collapseboard.com
"The show finishes on a high with promises from the band to return, and a collective fist-pump from the crowd."

I Feel Like A Wog
The Stranglers: I Feel Like A Wog @Corner Hotel 20th April 2016

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14 Apr 2016 The Stranglers in Wellington

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 14 Apr 2016
  • Venue: Opera House
  • City: Wellington , 111/113 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
  • Country: New Zealand
Concert Review: The Stranglers
stuff.co.nz
"The bustling throng of bobbing bald heads, ill-fitting black jeans and souvenir T-shirts waiting eagerly in the Opera House foyer, was the surest sign that another overseas supergroup from yesteryear was making a rare visit to these shores"

Tank
The Stranglers live in Wellington NZ

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13 Apr 2016 The Stranglers in Auckland

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The Stranglers – Powerstation April 13, 2016
13thfloor.co.nz
"“I think it’s going to be a hot one”, growled Stranglers’ front man Baz Warne."

No More Heroes
No More Heroes - The Stranglers , Powerstation, Auckland 2016

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22 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Folkestone

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The Stranglers cut short Leas Cliff Hall concert due to food poisoning
folkestoneherald.co.uk
"The Stranglers had to cut short their gig in Folkestone last night – after the band went down with food poisoning."

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21 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Salisbury

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 21 Mar 2016
  • Venue: City Hall
  • City: Salisbury
  • Country: United Kingdom
Review: The Stranglers at Salisbury City Hall
salisburyjournal.co.uk
"This gig showcased their critically acclaimed Black and White Album from 1978, this album was a dramatic departure from their first two albums, a darker sound with off kilter time signatures."

Enough Time
The Stranglers - Enough Time at Salisbury City Hall 21st March 2016

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