5 years ago:
Nick Harper – Mr Kyps, Ashley Cross (29.4.04).
Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – BIC (30.4.04): Wonderful one-off show in which Elvis and his Attractions pianist played exactly what the hell they liked.
John Martyn – Pavilion, Bournemouth (30.04.04): Past his best, but not without his moments still.
Chris Rea – BIC (1.5.04).
David Cassidy – BIC (3.5.04).
10 years ago:
BB King + John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers – BIC (1.5.99): Famous night of the blues.
Gary Barlow – BIC (2.5.99): Not so well remembered on the ex-Take Thatter’s biggest solo tour.
15 years ago:
Tony Hadley – Pier Showbar, Bournemouth (27.4.94): Spandau Ballet singer returns to the seaside town the band had made its second home.
Nana Mouskouri – BIC (29.4.94).
Elkie Brooks – Pavilion, Bournemouth (29.4.94).
Joe Longthorne – Pavilion, Bournemouth (2.5.94).
20 years ago:
Richard Digance – Pavilion, Bournemouth (30.4.89).
Bucks Fizz – Pavilion, Bournemouth (1.5.89).
25 years ago:
Slim Whitman – Poole Arts Centre (27.4.84).
Chevalier Brothers – Upstairs At Eric’s, Bournemouth (2.5.84): Briefly-hip jump jive jazz outit fronted by Ray Gelato and beloved of the NME.
Al Martino – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (2.5.84).
30 years ago:
John Miles – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (27.4.79).
Peter Katin – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (28.4.79).
Joe Longthorne Show + The Duanes – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (2.5.79).
35 years ago:
Candlewick Green – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (27.4.74): The band, not the kids’ TV show sadly.
40 years ago:
Shy Limbs – Parley Sports Club (27.4.69).
State Express + Freedom Village – The Ritz, Bournemouth (27.4.69).
Nana Mouskouri – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (27.4.69).
45 years ago:
The Dominators – All Saints Hall, Bournemouth (2.5.64).
Mike Allard & the Aliens – Cellar Club, Poole (2.5.64).
The League of Gentlemen – Cellar Club, Poole (3.5.64): Early outfit fronted by future King Crimson superstar Robert Fripp.
Roy Orbison + Freddie & the Dreamers – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (3.5.64).
Presented in association with The Bournebeat music-themed hotel, bar and restaurant at 12 Priory Road, Bournemouth.
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