KISS performs at the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK, August 29th, 2014.

Head on over to Antiquiet to see the full, 52-image gallery:

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A captivating close-up of a vintage 1982 Ibanez Musician MC-924DS Electric Bass resting in its original plush hardshell case. This bass is a prime example of Ibanez's golden era of Japanese craftsmanship. The Musician series is instantly recognizable by its premium neck-through construction, which provides exceptional sustain and stability.

The dark, rich body is typically crafted from a combination of woods (like mahogany, ash, and maple laminates), beautifully highlighted by the contrast of the bright gold/brass hardware and the uniquely styled control knobs. Featuring dual powerful humbucking pickups, the MC-924DS delivered a thick, versatile tone that helped define the progressive rock and fusion sound of the early 1980s. This image beautifully captures the instrument's classic aesthetic and its well-preserved, collectible condition.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

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Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Last year we went and saw #angelolsen play in Sydney. After the show I noticed she was selling LPs of her latest release. I thought..nice...niche market.... I bought the CD version.

Then about a month later we saw #sharonvanetten and again she was selling LPs of her latest release. This time I bought the LP. Nothing to play it on.

A few months later I finally got budget (from my finance minister) and bought myself a turn table... I pulled out all my old LPs from storage, gave them a wash and now whenever I buy new music its mostly on LP with a download code :-)

...and now I regret not having the LP version of "Burn Your Fire for No Witness"

Music is the soundtrack to our lives...especially when we are young, and growing up almost too fast it seems.The memories are linked with a certain lyric, a melody, a tune you heard on the radio when something amazing or heartbreaking happened. The songs and artists who performed them live forever in our hearts and minds and become a part of us as we travel through lifes rocky roads on our journey to adulthood, becoming more experienced and wise to the ways of the world as we mature into a more balanced version of our younger selves. Still...once in a while we can look back and celebrate those bittersweet years and crazy times past with a mixture of joy, regret, and enlightened amusement remembering how passionate, hyper, reckless, nervous, fierce, moody, cool, and fearless we were as we plunged into the unknown future; yet despite our unsure footing we braved the storms of being judged by our peers, society and the wide world to conquer and become the generation that influences the ones after us. We are the kids of the 80s and we are totally AWESOME, dude...fer sure. ;^)

Onstage were Kin Wilde (my crush) and her brother Ricky. They brought the house down in an outdoor concert held at Audley End, in Essex England. As the music pulsed and the crown punched their fists in the air with a shout ...for a moment I was 16 again and I put on my sunglasses (at night) and lost myself in the bliss of the moment....finding the fountain of youth at last!

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

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NKOTB unwraps "The Package" tour to Oklahoma City on June 29th, 2013. Supported by Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees, the New Kids on the Block proved they've still got what it takes to put on a great show.

Check out my full review over on Antiquiet:

www.antiquiet.com/shows/2013/06/new-kids-on-the-block-pac....

NKOTB unwraps "The Package" tour to Oklahoma City on June 29th, 2013. Supported by Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees, the New Kids on the Block proved they've still got what it takes to put on a great show.

Check out my full review over on Antiquiet:

www.antiquiet.com/shows/2013/06/new-kids-on-the-block-pac....

Tears For Fears play at the Brady Theater in Tulsa, OK on June 16th, 2015.

Head on over to Antiquiet for my full coverage of the show: antiquiet.com/reviews/shows/2015/06/live-shots-tears-for-... .

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Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Lizzy Borden on 4/17/10 @ Backstage Live.

A tribute to Alannah Currie? Who cares? It's a really cool hair cut.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

NKOTB unwraps "The Package" tour to Oklahoma City on June 29th, 2013. Supported by Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees, the New Kids on the Block proved they've still got what it takes to put on a great show.

Check out my full review over on Antiquiet:

www.antiquiet.com/shows/2013/06/new-kids-on-the-block-pac....

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

The Pet Shop Boys bring their Electric 2014 tour to the Majestic Theatre.

Check out my full recap over on Antiquiet:

www.antiquiet.com/music/2014/04/pet-shop-boys-electric-to....

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Motley Crue and the Stone Temple Pilots hit up Oklahoma City's Downtown Airpark, with Filter and Hinder tagging along for the ride.

Very, very bizarre lineup, but both the Stone Temple Pilots (with vocalist Chester Bennington) and Motley Crue put on a great show.

Check out my recap over on Antiquiet: www.antiquiet.com/shows/2013/09/live-shots-stone-temple-p....

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

NKOTB unwraps "The Package" tour to Oklahoma City on June 29th, 2013. Supported by Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees, the New Kids on the Block proved they've still got what it takes to put on a great show.

Check out my full review over on Antiquiet:

www.antiquiet.com/shows/2013/06/new-kids-on-the-block-pac....

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.

This is Roger O'Dell, drummer and founder member of the band Shakatak. Still going strong since the 80's and still touring the world.

I took this picture of Roger during soundcheck. The theatre load in bay doors to the right were open and this is all natural light.

I was working at the Ipswich Regent Theatre in Suffolk, playing guitar with soul singer Simon Chiverton.

Also on the bill were 80's bands Aswad (who supported Simon), Alexander O'Neal and Shakatak.

Nikon D7K and 50mm F1.8D

Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.

The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:

Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.