Charged G.B.H - live 100 club, London 24.11.81

I remember the buzz about this band, ep coming out on Clay Records, same as Discharge, they must be good !! So Leather, Bristles, Studs & Acne came out and it didn't disappoint, very powerful but not what I first expected, especially with that cover, but you got your politics and fun all in one. I think the first gig was with Erazerhead and Discharge in Letchworth or was it at Bowes in Stevenage ???
This is another of the classic Chaos Tape releases, audience recording, the sound goes a bit quieter half way in but it's a cracker of a set.
Also I have added a little extra gadget to the posts so you can a wee listen to it before you download,  many a time I have downloaded stuff to find out its a shite recording, helps save time, hope you like it and enjoy!!

STATE EXECUTIONER
NECROPHILIA
RACE AGAINST TIME
SELF DESTRUCT
KNIFE EDGE
WARDOGS
DEFENDER OF CULPRITS
DEAD ON ARRIVAL
NO SURVIVORS
FREAK
BOSTON BABIES
DEAD ON ARRIVAL

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THE EVENS - Live Ahimsa House, West End, Brisbane 25.2.07

As I've OD'd myself on Crass songs recently I have also been listening to 'The Evens' quite a bit for some mellow time, so I thought I'd share this one for anybody who hasn't come across them. The Evens are Ian Mackaye, (Fugazi), on baritone guitar and partner Amy Farina on drums. They have released two lps, the self titled The Evens in 2005 and then Get Even in 2006, both are well worth a purchase.This is an excellent audience recording with a very tired Ian, have a listen them buy the lp's.

INTRO
SHELTER TWO
IF IT'S WATER
DINNER WITH THE PRESIDENT
CACHE IS EMPTY
YOU WON'T FEEL A THING
CRUDE BOMB
CUT FROM THE CLOTH
Mt PLEASANT ISN'T
EVENTUALLY
NO MONEY
ALL THE GOVERNORS
ALL YOU FIND YOU KEEP
EVERYBODY KNOWS

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STEVE IGNORANT - Live Fox Theatre, Pomona, California 29.4.11

Here's one of the most recent shows from Steve Ignorant , sent to me by Pil Head, cheers mate, really kind of you ! Comes from over the water, pretty decent audience recording and cracking set, still have mixed emotions about it tho. Have a listen and see what you think ??
PUNK IS DEAD
DO THEY OWE US A LIVING ?
END RESULT
THEY'VE GOT A BOMB
SYSTEM

BIG MAN, BIG M.A.N
MOTHER EARTH
WHITE PUNKS ON HOPE
BATA HOTEL
SYSTEMATIC DEATH
CONTAMINATIONAL POWER
TIME OUT
SECURICOR
HOW DOES IT FEEL
MAJOR GENERAL DESPAIR
POISON IN A PRETTY PILL
WHERE NEXT COLUMBUS
G'S SONG
I AIN'T THICK, IT'S JUST A TRICK
THE GASMAN COMETH
HEARD TOO MUCH ABOUT
REALITY WHITEWASH
DARLING
BERKERTEX BRIDE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
WHAT DO YOU WANT
BIG A LITTLE A
SO WHAT
BANNED FROM THE ROXY
CHIT CHAT !
REJECT OF SOCIETY
SHAVED WOMEN
BLOODY REVOLUTION

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STEVE IGNORANT - Live The Liquid Room, Edinburgh. 2.10.10

Here's another from Steve Ignorant, again shared by 'Pil Head'.
Now when I first started down loading live stuff from the net I used to get really pissed off with all the tracks being split up but I noticed everyone was doing it so thought it was the norm. I do understand why it's done but still get annoyed with it but I seem to have rolled over and gone with the flow !!
So then I start receiving recordings that don't have the breaks and wonder what most folk prefer ?
So my question is what is best, for me it would take a lot less time just converting without the breaks but does this cause a hassle for folk, not being too computer literate I'm not sure, please tell me your thoughts ??
This is an ex recording and sounds a great gig although there a couple of songs missing from the night, but it's got no breaks (great!!) if you don't like it this way I will re- post with gaps!

PUNK IS DEAD
DO THEY OWE US A LIVING
END RESULT
SYSTEM
BIG MAN, BIG M.A.N
MOTHER EARTH
CONTAMINATIONAL POWER
TIME OUT
RIVAL TRIBAL REBEL REVEL
I AINT THICK, IT'S JUST A TRICK
BERKERTEX BRIBE
YOU'VE GOT BIG HANDS
BIG A LITTLE A
SO WHAT
BANNED FROM THE ROXY
MAJOR GENERAL DESPAIR
SHAVED WOMEN
BLOODY REVOLUTIONS

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STEVE IGNORANT - Live, Shepherds Bush Empire, London 24.11.07

Yet another kind share from Pil Head and still a couple more to come ! When I first heard about this show in 2007 my head went into a bit of a mess, I couldn't believe it was happening, 'Steve Ignorant' performing without the other members of Crass whats going on! Then I read this interview and then the review of the gig and I thought hmm ok and didn't give it much more thought, I defiantly wouldn't be going so that was that, until I received these and then finding peoples views on the net about it all !
Now I know he's touring again at the mo and I know he's had the blessing from all of Crass and it's gonna be the very last time he performs these songs and everything seems nice, but then I read about the London gig coming up, and Andy T only getting £75 quid for supporting and that ain't right !
At the end of the day you can make your own mind up, is it right or wrong? Crass made such an impact with their songs, so if you forget everything else and enjoy these recordings for the music, Steve sounds great, the band sound brilliant and I defy any Crass fan not to sing along to these, so enjoy !!!

DO THEY OWE US A LIVING ?
END RESULT
THEY'VE GOT A BOMB
PUNK IS DEAD
GENERAL BARCARDI
BANNED FROM THE ROXY
G'S SONG
FIGHT WAR, NOT WARS
WOMEN
SECURICOR
SUCKS
YOU PAY
ANGELS
WHAT A SHAME
SO WHAT
SHAVED WOMEN
INTERLUDE
BIG A LITTLE A
BLOODY REVOLUTIONS

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CRASS. Live Conway Hall, London 26.5.79.

Had a rough day so played some Crass and remembered that I was very kindly sent a few gig recordings by Pil Head, check his great blog out and thanks again for sharing ! ! I did say I was gonna post them so here's the first, pretty good audience recording, classic stuff !!I think this appeared as vinyl un all ? I know it's a jump from yesterdays post but you never know what the day brings and music always helps me through !

ASYLUM

MOTHER EARTH

SYSTEM

BANNED FROM THE ROXY

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

DARLING

THEY'VE GOT A BOMB

WHAT DO YOU WANT

ANGELS

WHAT A SHAME

SO WHAT

G'S SONG

DO THEY OWE US A LIVING ?

THEY'VE GOT A BOMB

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THEE MILKSHAKES - Live The Claredon, London, 10.12.83

Bit a change, found this at the bottom of the box, me brother was heavily into the Psychobilly scene and was always going into London to see bands, as you can imagine our house was a nightmare at times with the sounds that would come blaring out of the walls, we must of been the neighbours from hell !! Alot of the bands really grew on me, I always loved the sound of the double bass and I suppose being a 60's baby that type of music was always played by my parents be it The Beatles or Bill Hayley etc. I would go along to see a few of the bands as a couple of me mates turned their spikes into high quiffs un all, the ones I really enjoyed were Thee Milkshakes and The Sting Rays, I was going to post a Stingrays gig which was brilliant but I found they've released it, took me bloody ages to convert !! Instead here's The Milkshakes, an audience recording which changes a little in quality on the tape turn but still great I hope you enjoy it as much as me. They have released loads of goodies so if you want more try here, I have also put a classic piece of The Tube history on Garage Bands which is well worth a re visit, have fun and enjoy !!

SIMMY SHAKE
PRETTY BABY ( there's something you lack)
NO ONE ELSE
I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN & CRY
BLACK SAILS IN THE MOONLIGHT
I NEED LOVIN'
LITTLE BETTINA
IT'S YOU
PLEASE DON'T TELL MY BABY
EL SALVADOR ?
RIP IT UP
BOYS

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ADAM & THE ANTS, Live The Roundhouse 14.5.78

I have been putting off this post for a while now as there's loads of Ant stuff out there on the net, but after reading the brilliant post on 'Kill Your Pet Puppy'  it made me do this. To me 'Dirks Wears Whites Sox' is one of the best Lp's ever released, lyrically and musically, I don't think I have ever been bored of listening to it and tracks from it are always on my play list. I loved Adam & The Ants until the unfortunate split and the white line across his face, all the pre 80's stuff is just genius with my all time fav tracks being 'Whip In My Vales' and 'Lou'.
I had seen he was gigging again and couldn't believe that he was coming to my local venue. I was in two minds whether  to go as I didn't want to shatter the very fond early memories I had of them.
Again it was the 'KYPP' post that pushed me to purchase a ticket and brave the gig.
As I approached the venue I still was having second thoughts as I began to see folk with beads in their hair and even one guy with a white strip across his nose !! It was a real mixed bunch, the support were okay and I was still thinking I had wasted £22, as looked at the two drum kits on the stage and as certain members of the crowd kept doing the Indian cry. As the lights went down and the bass was hit my nerves turned to joy and excitement as his band started to play 'Plastic Surgery'. Anyway enough of this gig type review to cut a long gig short Adam played about 75 per cent of the old material including for the first time 'Lou'. Adam told the crowd he has never done it before because he never knew the lyrics as Jordon would always scream them, so he rang her last week to find them out ! It was a shame that most of the crowd seemed to be there for the more charty stuff but at the end of the day Adam is looking great, smiling, sounding as good as ever and he's enjoying himself along with a band who are tight. I came away  a very happy early ant fan, if he's playing near you don't be put off,  go !!!
So here's the goodies I have loads of early Ant stuff from demo's to live recordings so if anyone wants any more just ask and I will send you a list of what I have, links to them or I'll  post more but for now here's one of my fav early audience recordings that I picked up years ago at Camden market it has one of the best set lists i think. I have also added another from this year with the set list very close to the one I saw them do, enjoy!!

PLASTIC SURGERY
PUERTO RICAN
B SIDE BABY
DEUTCHER GIRLS
PHYSICAL(YOUR SO)
IT DOESN'T MATTER
HAMSTEAD
LOU
BATHROOM FUNCTION
DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX
FALL IN
RED SCAB
JUANITO THE BANDITO

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ADAM ANT, 'Live The 100 Club 27.1.11'



INTRO
PLASTIC SURGERY
DEUTCHER GIRLS
CATHOLIC DAY
BEAT MY GUEST
CRISTAIN D'OR
WHY DO GIRLS LOVE HORSES
ZEROX
CLEOPATRA
NEVER TRUST A MAN (with egg on his face)
CARTROUBLE
B - SIDE BABY
VIVE LE ROCK
SCORPIO  RISING
RED SCAB
WONDERFUL
DOG EAT DOG
GET IT ON
WILD THING
IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL
SHAKIN' ALL OVER
NO FUN
CAST IRON ARM
HONKEY TONK WOMEN
PHYSICAL(YOUR SO)

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PINK TURDS IN SPACE. 'Live Mc Gonagles, Dublin, 29.1.89

Eventually got this done, again you can't find much about this band on the net but to me they were one of the best bands to come out of Ireland. This is a crisp S/B recording from a gig with 'HDQ', which I will post later. I just love the amount of power and energy they create in their sound and top it all the growling vocals that go right through ya. I have also put their side of the split Lp they did with 'Sedition' which is one of me all time favs, so if your feeling like letting off steam, turn up the volume and open the windows and enjoy !!

NO MORE SECTARIAN SHIT
IT MUST HAVE BEEN (that pastie)
MARIJUANA PARANOIA
APARTHEID KILLS
THE FILOFAX SONG
THE REALLY DEPRESSING SONG
APATHY RULES
EASTENDERS
BLIND MAN

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SPLIT LP
INDIE CRAP
SCRATCH MATCH
NO MORE SECTARIAN SHIT
OH NO - BEER FRENZY !
BEANS MEANS DROUGH BOMBS
BASIL BASTARD MC IVOR
SICKLE SALE
MARIJUANA PARANOIA
APATHY RULES
IT MUST HAVE BEEN (the pastie)
LIKE TO BE
APARTHEID KILLS
ORMEAU ROAD SPIDER MAN
CHRISTIANS

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REDSKINS. Live GLC Festival, London 10.6.84.

Here's another 'Redskins' classic piece of history, this is an audience recording of their set at, "Jobs For A Change", GLC Festival, Jubilee Gardens, London. As you'll see from the poster quite a line up, these festivals were organised by the labour led Greater London Council, at this event the Redskins set was cut short by 80 or so fascist skinheads who I suppose objected to seeing fellow skins supporting red Ken and having leftist views. As usual alot of fighting took place on and off stage as can be heard ! It did eventually all charm down and the rest of the festival went on fine !

I have also put the first 'John Peel' Session on here, does any one have the second or the 'Kid Jensen' Sessions as I can't find mine anywhere?!

KICK OVER THE STATUES
UNIONIZE
IT CAN BE DONE
TAKE NO HEROES
HOLD ON
KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON
16 TONS
LEAN ON ME
RIOT.

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JOHN PEEL SESSION 9.10.82
UNIONIZE
REDS STRIKE THE BLUES
KICK OVER THE STATUES
THE PEASANT ARMY

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MARK ASTRONAUT. "Restricted Hours", Live @ Club85 + "The Otters," Tracks.

What a nice surprise, I have just been sent these tracks by Joe Davin who plays along side Mark in 'The Astronauts' and 'The Otters'. Restricted Hours are Mark sparsely accompanied by long time collaborators Alan Cowley and Bob Green. This great recording sneaks up on you with beautifully threaded collection of cosmic folk ragas, haunting guitar drones and first class songs, that include reworked versions from the Restricted Hours split 7", and a few Astronauts classics. Beguiling tracks for those moments when there's nothing left to do but lie back and let the worlds worries pass over you. And then you have two tracks from 'The Otters' again brilliant stuff and on the track 'Heresy' it features Chris from 'RDF'. Here are two links for more info on the band plus tracks, click on the brilliant 'My Little Bubble' and ' Urban Aspirines'. A massive thanks again to Joe for these. As always enjoy!!

DON'T THINK ABOUT IT
GETTING THINGS DONE
BIG BEN
NEW DIXIELAND BLUES
STILL LIVING OUT THE CAR CRASH
MIDSUMMER LULLABY





' THE OTTERS'

MELISSA'S PARTY
HERESY (feat' Chris from RDF)




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 Up and coming gig date. The Astronauts,

Sunday 7th August-  Rebellion Festival  w/ Here & Now, The Damned, Jello Biafra, Citizen Fish...

Friday 18th November - Weird Tales 2011  w/ The Mob, Zounds, Rubella Ballet, Hamsters & Andy T.

CRISIS. Live, Guildford Student Union, 1978 + Demo.

I knew I had a tape of Crisis stuff, took me bloody ages to find ! It's an audience recording from 1978 and some demo goodies on the end, I don't have any more info on it I'm affraid, except what a great band they were! ' No Town Hall ' was one of the first punk singles I owned , given to me by me sis. I must say thx to them because the lyrics to 'Holocaust' helped me in one of my history exams! All their records were crackers and can be found on net, I gotta just say how many great blogs and sites I keep finding when looking for band info or photos, so nice to see it all still being appreciated, the music that is! Just read that Crisis released a cd of their last gig from 1980, hmm must find a copy. Have fun !!

HOLOCAUST
AFRAID
LAUGHING
ON TV
WHITE YOUTH
RED BRIGADES
I DON'T KNOW
ALIENATION
S.P.G.
UK '78

Demo Tracks.

MILITANT
KILL KILL KILL
PC 1984
UK '78
RED BRIGADES
ON TV

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DOG FACED HERMANS. Live Manchester Broadwalk 13.12.86

I was wondering round a field trying to find something decent to watch at 'Fife Aid' in 1988 when I walked into a tent and was confronted with the 'Dog Faced Hermans' and as usual with me I was totally overwhelmed with by them. Marion Coutts piercing vocals, trumpet, beating of oil drums, energy etc, It made my day and then to add to it I found the Walking Seeds playing un all! DFH formed in Edinburgh in 1986 their sound has been described as anarcho - punk with folk, noise as well as unorthodox instrumentation, they disbanded in 1995. This is an ex audience recording plus three tracks from STV broadcast 1988. Enjoy and check out more of their goodies.

NOISE
SWEET SONG OF SUCCESS
CRUELTY
CATBRAIN WALK
MALCOLM RIFKIND'S PRIVY
NOW EET THIS
EL DOGGO SPEEX
INCINERATION

F.S.D Broadcast STV Recorded Jan 1988 shown May 1988.

INCINERATION
MARY HOUDINI
BIG POT

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JIMMY SAVILLE'S WHEELCHAIR. 'Practice Arc Studio Glasgow. 28.6.89'

You don't see or hear much about 'The Wheelchairs' on the net but I thought they were a fuckin' great band mainly from East Kilbride in Scotland. When I first saw them live they were a 3 piece, Calum, bass. Sammy, drums and Dick, guitar and vocals. Their gigs were always a good laugh full of energy and they always seemed to get everyone up dancing. Its such a shame they never managed to release anything as they worked pretty hard at it, later Dicks brother Bill joined them to make their sound even better and tighter. The last thing I heard after they split (and this is going back a good few years) was Calum joined Oi Polloi, but has now crossed the water and is in various bands one being Final Conflict. Bill and Dick I think went to live in Bradford and I'm not sure about Sammy, what ever they are doing I wish them all well.  Anyway here's an early practice, ex quality as a 3 piece but I think it was Scott Laing on drums for this. I will be posting some of their live stuff soon !!!!

DO YOU WANT TO COMMIT ADULTERY?
ROYSERECTION
BUILT LIKE AN ACTION MAN
RELIVE
MAKE MINE AIDS
COCK UP YOUR DAUGHTER
DEAD UGLY
DON'T GO DRINKING WITH BASTARDS
SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE COPPER
THE CLIMB
999, THE NUMBER OF THE PIGS
FANNY BY GAS LIGHT
BE QUIET, HERE COMES THE MILK BOY.

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THEATRE OF HATE. Live The Lyceum, London, 14.6.81

Just found out that Kirk Brandon is on the mend which is great news, click on name to read more! Going back to my fav' gigs at 'Bowes' in Stevenage, I always got excited about Theatre of Hate playing there, their gigs, support bands were not the norm which was a nice break, and you never got any trouble at them. I was always in a trance watching Kirk on stage, he had a real presence and his voice and their sound was hunting, along with their vinyl releases. I saw them a lot over the years and was never disappointed even when he formed Spear of Destiny I still kept following them, he seemed to move with the times. This is one of the best live recordings I have, released by Chaos Cassettes its great quality. Oh talking of the Bowes gigs heres a link for Nuzz he has two recordings of the gigs I mentioned.  I hope Kirk makes a full recovery and is back soon !!!!

JUDGEMENT
MY OWN INVENTION
LOVE IS A GHOST
NERO
63
CONQUISTADOR
FREAKS
ORIGINAL SIN
INCINARATOR
POPPIES
REBEL WITHOUT A BRAIN
LEGION
PROPAGANDA
CONQUISTADOR
63

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