Barbie
@missbarbell.bsky.social
Perl stuff (ex-CPAN Testers, Labyrinth, Conference Surveys), ex-roadie (Ark, IQ, Prolapse, Cusp & others), love music, gigs, and playing board games. He/Him, Dad/Husband.
Just watched my BluRay edition of Gary Numan's 1000th show at The Electric Ballroom in 2023, and in the intro I spotted these two figures on the left; my mate JJ and me eating our chips, while waiting in the queue 😂
November 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just watched my BluRay edition of Gary Numan's 1000th show at The Electric Ballroom in 2023, and in the intro I spotted these two figures on the left; my mate JJ and me eating our chips, while waiting in the queue 😂
@garynumanofficial.bsky.social in Brum last night was outstanding, playing almost everything recorded around his Telekon era, celebrating 45 years of the album. The light show was a masterclass for any aspiring lighting designers. Obviously a difficult night, but the whole band gave everything 😎
November 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@garynumanofficial.bsky.social in Brum last night was outstanding, playing almost everything recorded around his Telekon era, celebrating 45 years of the album. The light show was a masterclass for any aspiring lighting designers. Obviously a difficult night, but the whole band gave everything 😎
They were great in Brum on Tuesday. Great album too 😎
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
They were great in Brum on Tuesday. Great album too 😎
Peter Hook & The Light at the HMV Empire, Coventry were on top form tonight. Shadowplay was the best I've ever seen them play it. The opening set of Get Ready was great, but the selection of JD & NO tracks for the second was perfect.
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Peter Hook & The Light at the HMV Empire, Coventry were on top form tonight. Shadowplay was the best I've ever seen them play it. The opening set of Get Ready was great, but the selection of JD & NO tracks for the second was perfect.
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
Later, before they ramped up the smoke again 😎
October 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Later, before they ramped up the smoke again 😎
I promise Carl was there, somewhere in the middle of all that smoke. At one point the smoke was in overdrive and you couldn't even see most of the front rows of the audience! 😂😂😂
A great night though, and a nice selection of classics. Enjoy tonight 😎
A great night though, and a nice selection of classics. Enjoy tonight 😎
October 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I promise Carl was there, somewhere in the middle of all that smoke. At one point the smoke was in overdrive and you couldn't even see most of the front rows of the audience! 😂😂😂
A great night though, and a nice selection of classics. Enjoy tonight 😎
A great night though, and a nice selection of classics. Enjoy tonight 😎
Winter Gardens
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Winter Gardens
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
A wonderful night out in Bristol, at The Fleece, with Throwing Muses. A nice set, including one of my more recent favs, Dark Blue. Looking forward to seeing them again in Brum in August 😎
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
May 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A wonderful night out in Bristol, at The Fleece, with Throwing Muses. A nice set, including one of my more recent favs, Dark Blue. Looking forward to seeing them again in Brum in August 😎
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
21/11/2024
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Wheel
Fantastic live band, wonderful people, playing some great progressive metal. Saw 4 of their 6 UK shows, but this one hit the spot on several levels. Looking forward to their next tour 🤘
#GigsOf2024
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Wheel
Fantastic live band, wonderful people, playing some great progressive metal. Saw 4 of their 6 UK shows, but this one hit the spot on several levels. Looking forward to their next tour 🤘
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
21/11/2024
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Wheel
Fantastic live band, wonderful people, playing some great progressive metal. Saw 4 of their 6 UK shows, but this one hit the spot on several levels. Looking forward to their next tour 🤘
#GigsOf2024
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Wheel
Fantastic live band, wonderful people, playing some great progressive metal. Saw 4 of their 6 UK shows, but this one hit the spot on several levels. Looking forward to their next tour 🤘
#GigsOf2024
27/09/2024
Lewes Con Club, Lewes
Prolapse
Every Prolapse gig is a unique event and special, but this gig was my favourite of the 3 shows they did this year. And 2 new songs to delight us 😎
#GigsOf2024
Lewes Con Club, Lewes
Prolapse
Every Prolapse gig is a unique event and special, but this gig was my favourite of the 3 shows they did this year. And 2 new songs to delight us 😎
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
27/09/2024
Lewes Con Club, Lewes
Prolapse
Every Prolapse gig is a unique event and special, but this gig was my favourite of the 3 shows they did this year. And 2 new songs to delight us 😎
#GigsOf2024
Lewes Con Club, Lewes
Prolapse
Every Prolapse gig is a unique event and special, but this gig was my favourite of the 3 shows they did this year. And 2 new songs to delight us 😎
#GigsOf2024
29/06/2024
Albert Hall, Manchester
Puressence
A much anticipated gig, and was a joy to see them performing again. A great setlist covering their entire career to date. May this be the start of a new era for them 🤞
#GigsOf2024
Albert Hall, Manchester
Puressence
A much anticipated gig, and was a joy to see them performing again. A great setlist covering their entire career to date. May this be the start of a new era for them 🤞
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
29/06/2024
Albert Hall, Manchester
Puressence
A much anticipated gig, and was a joy to see them performing again. A great setlist covering their entire career to date. May this be the start of a new era for them 🤞
#GigsOf2024
Albert Hall, Manchester
Puressence
A much anticipated gig, and was a joy to see them performing again. A great setlist covering their entire career to date. May this be the start of a new era for them 🤞
#GigsOf2024
26/06/2024
Downstairs At The Dome, London
Voice Of Baceprot
3 formidable women from Indonesia playing some intense rock. Their first UK show, and I really hope they'll be back soon.
#GigsOf2024
Downstairs At The Dome, London
Voice Of Baceprot
3 formidable women from Indonesia playing some intense rock. Their first UK show, and I really hope they'll be back soon.
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
26/06/2024
Downstairs At The Dome, London
Voice Of Baceprot
3 formidable women from Indonesia playing some intense rock. Their first UK show, and I really hope they'll be back soon.
#GigsOf2024
Downstairs At The Dome, London
Voice Of Baceprot
3 formidable women from Indonesia playing some intense rock. Their first UK show, and I really hope they'll be back soon.
#GigsOf2024
14/06/2024
The Louisiana, Bristol
Secret Shine
Have loved this band since the 90s, but never got to see them live, until this night. They were everything and more than I'd hoped. Such lovely folk too. Seeing them again next weekend 😎
#GigsOf2024
The Louisiana, Bristol
Secret Shine
Have loved this band since the 90s, but never got to see them live, until this night. They were everything and more than I'd hoped. Such lovely folk too. Seeing them again next weekend 😎
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
14/06/2024
The Louisiana, Bristol
Secret Shine
Have loved this band since the 90s, but never got to see them live, until this night. They were everything and more than I'd hoped. Such lovely folk too. Seeing them again next weekend 😎
#GigsOf2024
The Louisiana, Bristol
Secret Shine
Have loved this band since the 90s, but never got to see them live, until this night. They were everything and more than I'd hoped. Such lovely folk too. Seeing them again next weekend 😎
#GigsOf2024
26/05/2024
EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) Hackney
Portals Festival 2024
If These Trees Could Talk
+ Lost In Kiev
+ Midas Fall
+ Overhead, The Albatross
Sunday night, got to see these 4 great post-rock bands, and missed a few more too!
#GigsOf2024
EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) Hackney
Portals Festival 2024
If These Trees Could Talk
+ Lost In Kiev
+ Midas Fall
+ Overhead, The Albatross
Sunday night, got to see these 4 great post-rock bands, and missed a few more too!
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
26/05/2024
EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) Hackney
Portals Festival 2024
If These Trees Could Talk
+ Lost In Kiev
+ Midas Fall
+ Overhead, The Albatross
Sunday night, got to see these 4 great post-rock bands, and missed a few more too!
#GigsOf2024
EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) Hackney
Portals Festival 2024
If These Trees Could Talk
+ Lost In Kiev
+ Midas Fall
+ Overhead, The Albatross
Sunday night, got to see these 4 great post-rock bands, and missed a few more too!
#GigsOf2024
14/05/2024
New Cross Inn, New Cross, London
topographies
Gray Tolhurst's band made it to the UK, and I wasn't going to miss them. Did this and the Exeter gig. Some great gothic post-punk. Seeing them again next month.
#GigsOf2024
New Cross Inn, New Cross, London
topographies
Gray Tolhurst's band made it to the UK, and I wasn't going to miss them. Did this and the Exeter gig. Some great gothic post-punk. Seeing them again next month.
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
14/05/2024
New Cross Inn, New Cross, London
topographies
Gray Tolhurst's band made it to the UK, and I wasn't going to miss them. Did this and the Exeter gig. Some great gothic post-punk. Seeing them again next month.
#GigsOf2024
New Cross Inn, New Cross, London
topographies
Gray Tolhurst's band made it to the UK, and I wasn't going to miss them. Did this and the Exeter gig. Some great gothic post-punk. Seeing them again next month.
#GigsOf2024
12/05/2024
The Garage, Islington, London
sleepmakeswaves
Had been looking forward to finally seeing them, having caught on during lockdown. Sadly had to play as a 3 piece, due to illness, but they more than made up for it. Superb show.
#GigsOf2024
The Garage, Islington, London
sleepmakeswaves
Had been looking forward to finally seeing them, having caught on during lockdown. Sadly had to play as a 3 piece, due to illness, but they more than made up for it. Superb show.
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
12/05/2024
The Garage, Islington, London
sleepmakeswaves
Had been looking forward to finally seeing them, having caught on during lockdown. Sadly had to play as a 3 piece, due to illness, but they more than made up for it. Superb show.
#GigsOf2024
The Garage, Islington, London
sleepmakeswaves
Had been looking forward to finally seeing them, having caught on during lockdown. Sadly had to play as a 3 piece, due to illness, but they more than made up for it. Superb show.
#GigsOf2024
10/05/2024
The Salty Dog, Northwich
[slab]
First saw them supporting JAAW, but this was the first time seeing them headline, and it was well worth it. Delicious post-rock from Manchester, from 3 absolutely lovely people. Debut album coming soon.
#GigsOf2024
The Salty Dog, Northwich
[slab]
First saw them supporting JAAW, but this was the first time seeing them headline, and it was well worth it. Delicious post-rock from Manchester, from 3 absolutely lovely people. Debut album coming soon.
#GigsOf2024
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January 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
10/05/2024
The Salty Dog, Northwich
[slab]
First saw them supporting JAAW, but this was the first time seeing them headline, and it was well worth it. Delicious post-rock from Manchester, from 3 absolutely lovely people. Debut album coming soon.
#GigsOf2024
The Salty Dog, Northwich
[slab]
First saw them supporting JAAW, but this was the first time seeing them headline, and it was well worth it. Delicious post-rock from Manchester, from 3 absolutely lovely people. Debut album coming soon.
#GigsOf2024
08/03/2024
The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
Alicy Lily
First time seeing them, and bonus saw @MANIJNX doing her vocals on Muddy Docs. Great fun live band, with some great songs, and lovely people too.
#GigsOf2024
The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
Alicy Lily
First time seeing them, and bonus saw @MANIJNX doing her vocals on Muddy Docs. Great fun live band, with some great songs, and lovely people too.
#GigsOf2024
January 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
08/03/2024
The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
Alicy Lily
First time seeing them, and bonus saw @MANIJNX doing her vocals on Muddy Docs. Great fun live band, with some great songs, and lovely people too.
#GigsOf2024
The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
Alicy Lily
First time seeing them, and bonus saw @MANIJNX doing her vocals on Muddy Docs. Great fun live band, with some great songs, and lovely people too.
#GigsOf2024
IQ
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
December 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM
IQ
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
Ghost Dance
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
December 21, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Ghost Dance
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
Epic45
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Epic45
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Institute, Birmingham
10th December 2024
Another fantastic night from our favourite noise merchants. A terrific collection of songs from all the albums. Michelle from support band Ciel, handling guest vocals for Sometimes Always & Just Like Honey.
Institute, Birmingham
10th December 2024
Another fantastic night from our favourite noise merchants. A terrific collection of songs from all the albums. Michelle from support band Ciel, handling guest vocals for Sometimes Always & Just Like Honey.
December 12, 2024 at 4:09 PM
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Institute, Birmingham
10th December 2024
Another fantastic night from our favourite noise merchants. A terrific collection of songs from all the albums. Michelle from support band Ciel, handling guest vocals for Sometimes Always & Just Like Honey.
Institute, Birmingham
10th December 2024
Another fantastic night from our favourite noise merchants. A terrific collection of songs from all the albums. Michelle from support band Ciel, handling guest vocals for Sometimes Always & Just Like Honey.
Front 242
Electric Ballroom, Camden, London
8th December 2024
Despite being a fan for around 30 years, this was only the second, and sadly last, time of seeing them live.
The last UK show was suitably alive on the dance floor. My vantage point in the balcony had a great view though.
#London #Gigs
Electric Ballroom, Camden, London
8th December 2024
Despite being a fan for around 30 years, this was only the second, and sadly last, time of seeing them live.
The last UK show was suitably alive on the dance floor. My vantage point in the balcony had a great view though.
#London #Gigs
December 9, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Crawlers
Institute 2, Birmingham
6th December 2024
A great show, with Holly and Amy diving into the crowd midway, a new song, and a lot of sing-a-longs. A fun time was had by all 😎
#Birmingham #Gigs
Institute 2, Birmingham
6th December 2024
A great show, with Holly and Amy diving into the crowd midway, a new song, and a lot of sing-a-longs. A fun time was had by all 😎
#Birmingham #Gigs
December 7, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Crawlers
Institute 2, Birmingham
6th December 2024
A great show, with Holly and Amy diving into the crowd midway, a new song, and a lot of sing-a-longs. A fun time was had by all 😎
#Birmingham #Gigs
Institute 2, Birmingham
6th December 2024
A great show, with Holly and Amy diving into the crowd midway, a new song, and a lot of sing-a-longs. A fun time was had by all 😎
#Birmingham #Gigs
The Deep Blue
Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
5th December 2024
With wonderful harmonies and stories, the ladies of The Deep Blue enthralled tonight. The set took us through the new EP, several new songs, to some older favourites.
#Birmingham #Gigs
Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
5th December 2024
With wonderful harmonies and stories, the ladies of The Deep Blue enthralled tonight. The set took us through the new EP, several new songs, to some older favourites.
#Birmingham #Gigs
December 6, 2024 at 4:10 PM
The Deep Blue
Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
5th December 2024
With wonderful harmonies and stories, the ladies of The Deep Blue enthralled tonight. The set took us through the new EP, several new songs, to some older favourites.
#Birmingham #Gigs
Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
5th December 2024
With wonderful harmonies and stories, the ladies of The Deep Blue enthralled tonight. The set took us through the new EP, several new songs, to some older favourites.
#Birmingham #Gigs