Gigs 2026
by Johnnyo 
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- (Created: 06/09/2025 14:00).
- Chart size: 44 albums.
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January - At the Garage in Islington (North London last night. Have I just witnesses my gig of the year and its only January? Most possibly.
Dream Syndicate gigs are always special, but this one was off the wall great.
40th anniversary of their 2nd album, Medicine Show (which also happens to be my favourite DS album) so they played 2 set, the first was their 21st Century output. Some fantastic psychedelic / jazz rock with the highlights being How Did I Find Myself Here and a blistering version of Glide.
A quick break and into Medicine Show. Words really can’t describe how brilliant this was. It would be churlish to have a favourite track, but it has to be John Coltrane Stereo Blues (JCSB). Always a live favourite with fans and this version, including a section of A Love Supreme thrown in for good measure mid-section.
Their encores would usually end with JCSB so this time it was the fantastic Days Of Wine And Roses. Phenomenal gig
A shout out for Dennis Duck (the drummer) who had an emergency and couldn’t play the gig. Hope everything is OK with him. Losing your drummer at the 11th hour, for most band would be a major problem, not for Dream Syndicate. In stepped Linda Pitmon, Steve Wynns wife who is a brilliant drummer and session musician in her own right. She was brilliant. No drum solos (they piss me off) just driving the songs forward at a ferocious pace alongside Mark Walton on bass.
As I’m namechecking the band, Steve and Jason Victor on guitars were brilliant as always. With Steve, Linda and Jason on stage together it was almost like a Miracle 3 reunion.
Amazing night and they played for over two hours. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2025]
Dream Syndicate gigs are always special, but this one was off the wall great.
40th anniversary of their 2nd album, Medicine Show (which also happens to be my favourite DS album) so they played 2 set, the first was their 21st Century output. Some fantastic psychedelic / jazz rock with the highlights being How Did I Find Myself Here and a blistering version of Glide.
A quick break and into Medicine Show. Words really can’t describe how brilliant this was. It would be churlish to have a favourite track, but it has to be John Coltrane Stereo Blues (JCSB). Always a live favourite with fans and this version, including a section of A Love Supreme thrown in for good measure mid-section.
Their encores would usually end with JCSB so this time it was the fantastic Days Of Wine And Roses. Phenomenal gig
A shout out for Dennis Duck (the drummer) who had an emergency and couldn’t play the gig. Hope everything is OK with him. Losing your drummer at the 11th hour, for most band would be a major problem, not for Dream Syndicate. In stepped Linda Pitmon, Steve Wynns wife who is a brilliant drummer and session musician in her own right. She was brilliant. No drum solos (they piss me off) just driving the songs forward at a ferocious pace alongside Mark Walton on bass.
As I’m namechecking the band, Steve and Jason Victor on guitars were brilliant as always. With Steve, Linda and Jason on stage together it was almost like a Miracle 3 reunion.
Amazing night and they played for over two hours. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2025]
August - What a special gig this was at the Eventim Apollo (or as I still refer to it The Hammy Odeon) in Hammersmith, London. Still an icon venue despite the name change
I've seen them before but not at a venue this damn good and what a wonderful performance. Dan Auerbach was simply on fire on lead guitar as the band, yes, played the hits, but also played some deeper cuts that were just brilliant. They also did four covers, the best of these being I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stooges and You Got To Lose by Earl Hooker
An added personal bonus for me was the addition of Little Barrie Cadogan as second guitar. I couldn't get to see him earlier in the year because of a clash of gigs so this, in a small way, made up for it
Fabulous gig, fabulous band [First added to this chart: 02/18/2026]
I've seen them before but not at a venue this damn good and what a wonderful performance. Dan Auerbach was simply on fire on lead guitar as the band, yes, played the hits, but also played some deeper cuts that were just brilliant. They also did four covers, the best of these being I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stooges and You Got To Lose by Earl Hooker
An added personal bonus for me was the addition of Little Barrie Cadogan as second guitar. I couldn't get to see him earlier in the year because of a clash of gigs so this, in a small way, made up for it
Fabulous gig, fabulous band [First added to this chart: 02/18/2026]
July - Saw them at Somerset House last Saturday. For anyone whose not familiar with the venue, it's a huge arts centre on the North bank of the Thames (here in London) not far from Waterloo Bridge. First time I'd been here for a gig.
It was help in a huge courtyard and what a gig it was. I'd never seen the Lips play ever and it was bonkers and brilliant in equal measure.
They played everything that you want to hear and put on such a phenomenal show that anything I say about it would not do it justice.
Suffice to say, one of the gigs of the year and go and see them if you get the chance [First added to this chart: 03/11/2026]
It was help in a huge courtyard and what a gig it was. I'd never seen the Lips play ever and it was bonkers and brilliant in equal measure.
They played everything that you want to hear and put on such a phenomenal show that anything I say about it would not do it justice.
Suffice to say, one of the gigs of the year and go and see them if you get the chance [First added to this chart: 03/11/2026]
Year of Release:
2002
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10,658
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February - Another great gig by one of the best blues rock guitarists around.
Saw her at the Empire, in Shepherds Bush here in London. Great crowd who really got into it. The sound wasn't quite right at the start but after a couple of tracks they got it bang on
The band started with a cover of MC5's Kick Out The Jams, as they did the last time we saw her and finished with RL Burnsides Goin Down South, as last time but in-between we 1 1/2 hours of tracks from her new album and some Fish classics.
All in all, a great gig. Already looking forward to next time [First added to this chart: 02/06/2026]
Saw her at the Empire, in Shepherds Bush here in London. Great crowd who really got into it. The sound wasn't quite right at the start but after a couple of tracks they got it bang on
The band started with a cover of MC5's Kick Out The Jams, as they did the last time we saw her and finished with RL Burnsides Goin Down South, as last time but in-between we 1 1/2 hours of tracks from her new album and some Fish classics.
All in all, a great gig. Already looking forward to next time [First added to this chart: 02/06/2026]
August - 2nd from last on Stage One on Saturday at Cambridge Folk Festival. This was the best thing all weekend.
Seth and the band were on fire and would have been a fitting ending to the day (more on that next). Great song writing, performing, energy and joy. The crowd were rockin' and who can blame them. Fabulous stuff [First added to this chart: 08/03/2026]
Seth and the band were on fire and would have been a fitting ending to the day (more on that next). Great song writing, performing, energy and joy. The crowd were rockin' and who can blame them. Fabulous stuff [First added to this chart: 08/03/2026]
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2002
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July - What a great gig it was at the High Tide Festival. Amazing to get to see this great Psychedelic folk band, think very early Steeleye Span but even more psych, in the back room of a pub but that's exactly what i got.
They did one of my albums of the year for 2025. Check 'em out [First added to this chart: 05/28/2026]
They did one of my albums of the year for 2025. Check 'em out [First added to this chart: 05/28/2026]
August - Sunday at Cambridge Folk Festival
Absolutely brilliant. I hadn't realised but they are an offshoot of Wolf People who I adored back in the day
Great live band and very much in the vain of Wolf People [First added to this chart: 08/06/2026]
Absolutely brilliant. I hadn't realised but they are an offshoot of Wolf People who I adored back in the day
Great live band and very much in the vain of Wolf People [First added to this chart: 08/06/2026]
May - Another great gig from a top performer
Erroll and the band played a great, fairly new venue, in SW London, The Hampton Hub. Cheap beer (for London anyway), excellent sound system and only two stops on the train from home, what's not to love
We got the usual mix of blues and reggae with great musicianship and as always, loved seeing Erroll play harmonica. He's probably the best player in the UK, hands down. [First added to this chart: 04/16/2026]
Erroll and the band played a great, fairly new venue, in SW London, The Hampton Hub. Cheap beer (for London anyway), excellent sound system and only two stops on the train from home, what's not to love
We got the usual mix of blues and reggae with great musicianship and as always, loved seeing Erroll play harmonica. He's probably the best player in the UK, hands down. [First added to this chart: 04/16/2026]
April - Another gig at Patchworks in SW London which is fast becoming one of my favourite venues.
Tomas Doncker And The True Groove All-Stars rocked the joint last night and I think, of the five times that I've seen them play, this was probably the best.
Only down side was that it was only about a quarter full which is either a sign that it was a Wednesday (which is a notoriously bad day for a gig) or maybe that people are getting a little strapped for cash. Whatever the reason, they missed out on a great Soul / blues (with a bit of reggae thrown in) gig
Catch them if you can [First added to this chart: 05/07/2026]
Tomas Doncker And The True Groove All-Stars rocked the joint last night and I think, of the five times that I've seen them play, this was probably the best.
Only down side was that it was only about a quarter full which is either a sign that it was a Wednesday (which is a notoriously bad day for a gig) or maybe that people are getting a little strapped for cash. Whatever the reason, they missed out on a great Soul / blues (with a bit of reggae thrown in) gig
Catch them if you can [First added to this chart: 05/07/2026]
Year of Release:
2022
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2
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August - Early afternoon on Stage One on Sunday at CFF
I had never heard of George but i will certainly be checking him out from now on. He has some very good songs and if I were to pick out Folk / rock influences for him you would probably go with Jeff Buckley and maybe Crosby, Stills & Nash. Just to give you an idea of the ballpark that he occupies.
Really enjoyed his set and will be checking him out from now on [First added to this chart: 08/16/2026]
I had never heard of George but i will certainly be checking him out from now on. He has some very good songs and if I were to pick out Folk / rock influences for him you would probably go with Jeff Buckley and maybe Crosby, Stills & Nash. Just to give you an idea of the ballpark that he occupies.
Really enjoyed his set and will be checking him out from now on [First added to this chart: 08/16/2026]
Year of Release:
2024
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Gigs 2026 composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1980s | 3 | 7% | |
| 1990s | 2 | 5% | |
| 2000s | 6 | 14% | |
| 2010s | 6 | 14% | |
| 2020s | 27 | 61% |
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| The Thorn (formerly Large Plants) | 2 | 5% | |
| The Black Keys | 1 | 2% | |
| Baron Crâne | 1 | 2% | |
| Beth Rowley | 1 | 2% | |
| Frank Turner | 1 | 2% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 1 | 2% | |
| Z Machine | 1 | 2% | |
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