Sham 69 in Falmouth
I was back in Falmouth on Saturday for the Sham 69 gig at the Princess Pavilions . I was a student at the art school during 81/92 but don't remember this venue at all. The first time I ever visited this place was last year but it has a great atmosphere, is well-organised and the sound quality is good. (Photo from Sham 69 official website ) Support was from Distortion UK and The Surgeons . Distortion UK were just a bit too much thrash-metal band and disjointed for me but they can certainly play. And don't lack energy - I never thought I'd hear a faster version of Motorhead's Ace of spades but I have now. The Surgeons are a long established local punk band.I reckon they improve with hearing and they certainly went down well. Frontman Pete Kliskey said one song had already been performed in a support set for Sham 69 at a Penzance punk fest back in the 70s. Sham 69 did not disappoint. They rocked. And the appreciative crowd responded in kind. The set reminded me w...