Gig: 11/1/1987, The Alarm, “Super Channel” interview

So most of us were half a mile back from the stage in the heaving, sweating darkness but returning after a six month British absence The Alarm were bound to break down all the barriers and set Heaven alight. Sure enough by the middle of the second number ‘Where Were You Hiding?’ the venue was transformed into the Cardiff Arms Park of punk – the roaring hymns and driving anthems, [read more]

Description: Credits:Photo provided by Shaun Finnie

I’ve just got back after a 3-hour drive from Llandudno, and easily two of the best gigs I’ve ever been to.   I’m an 18 year old student, so I haven’t been an Alarm/Mike Peters fan for as long as some. I first saw the band when they supported Status Quo a few years ago, and they instantly became my favourite band (they blew the Quo away!).   Friday night’s [read more]