Thank you to our friend Michel Faber who came to the London show at the 100 Club and took these photos:
In the dressing room …
… and on the stage
The 100 Club London by Michel Faber
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UK Tour 2023: Brighton Chalk
“The final night seeing Red Guitars in Brighton was fantastic. 5 gigs, 950 miles, it has been an absolute joy to see them live again and the highlight of my gig career. I loved every moment and had the biggest thrill watching them play each time. Thanks for the most amazing tour!” Skylla
“Red Guitars played a scorching final gig of the tour tonight in Brighton, blowing away even the high winds and heavy rain lashing down outside! I sang along as if I could actually sing (not just shout). I bounced along (as if my knees were young again). Fingers crossed we get to do this all again and soon, please, folks!” Tim Bourne
“Very much enjoyed both new and old songs which are seamless in style. So good to hear the songs again delivered with all of the original musicality and life verve.” Pattimomomo
“At first I thought, this sound live, compared to a recording has to be top 4 four, in the company of bands like U2, Kula Shaker and Del Amitri, all capable of producing a sound as good or better than on records. Then I thought, all the others I saw in their prime, and at the top of their game. Not forty years later! Staggered at how fantastic it sounded.” Scott Lilley
“The last of the Red Guitars 12-date UK tour at Brighton Chalk tonight. Though age contemporaries of mine, I’d never heard their music until the 100 Club gig three days ago, a real miss on my part, so quite pleased they appeared to signal more live dates to come.” Stephen Smith
Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard
UK Tour 2023: Southampton The Joiners
“Fantastic gig tonight at the Joiners. Thank you so much. It was so good to see the band that created some of the songs I have enjoyed for 40 years. What an awesome band. Good luck with the rest of the tour.” Andy Elliott
“A joy seeing Red Guitars tonight at The Joiners, reflected in all the smiles on the faces of the band & crowd. Old songs like Good Technology are as fresh and vital as ever, and the new songs first heard in Hull 3 months ago have evolved, sharpened and settled very nicely into the live set.” Tim Bourne
“I bought tickets to see Red Guitars at The Joiners on the strength of one 40-year-old song, and ended up loving the whole damn lot. Special thanks to Lou for striking my awe.” Jane Hoskyn
Photos by Richard Duffy-Howard
UK Tour 2023: London 100 Club
“Fantastic gig. A 40 yr wait over. You guys were brilliant. The Room smashed it too. Thank you Thank you.” Chris Chapman
“FAB Band in a Legendary Venue!! 39 yrs since the last time…what an amazing night!! Looking forward to the new album and tour!!” Alan on Twitter
“About last night… Red Guitars played a storming set and then brought on a special guest for the first encore. Elton John wasn’t available, so they had to make do with me. The biggest of thanks to the guys for asking me to join them onstage. It really, really meant a lot.” Roger Millington
“Superb performance last night guys! Brought back so many memories of when I last saw you when I was at Hull University back in the early eighties. Such a delight to watch a band who are obviously having a blast on stage and enjoying every minute!” Mark Lewis
“Euphoric version of this encore favourite last night, as the gig buddy I’d been talking to at this and previous Red Guitars shows disappeared from my side just before the encore, then was surprisingly called onto stage! He hadn’t mentioned a word to me about this happening (apparently it’s just because I didn’t ask!) but still fabulous so I won’t hold that against him! And hope the band don’t mind me posting this, given the lovely circumstances….” Tim Bourne, 100 Club
“Fabulous night thank you. Enjoyed the new material. Hallam was outstanding.” Virtual Virgil London
“Cracking show at the 100 club last night – thank you! I did my homework and listened to Slow to Fade the evening before – I had forgotten what a great LP it is. I would have worn my Czeck It Out T-shirt but it seems to have shrunk over the years…” David Woodhouse
“Two words keep reappearing about this tour – smiling and joy. Thanks for making the world a brighter place.” Mikey
“Another fantastic gig and thumbs up to the new tracks, especially the one with a bit of a Spaghetti Western and dub aura.” Neil March, London
“39 years since I last saw Red Guitars FAB to see them again playing most of Slow to Fade Album and some cracking new choonz at 100 Club, London.” Alan Wareham
“Just popped in from the other place to say thank-you to Red Guitars for a marvellous gig at 100 Club London – 40 years feels like a long time to wait to see a band…but it was fantastic and joyful.” Martin G
“100 club was a great setting for an amazing gig. Music still as fresh and relevant as ever. New tracks sounded amazing. Looking forward to the new album. The Room smashed it too!” Chris Chapman
“That was absolutely bloody awesome. The new songs sound fantastic, can’t wait for the new album to come out.” Ian Colquhoun, London
Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard
UK Tour 2023: Birmingham O2 Academy
“I’m still buzzing from seeing Red Guitars in Birmingham on Thursday. So uplifting. Red Guitars gigs should be available on prescription. They convey such joy and exuberance. And the feeling is slow to fade. Catch these guys whenever you can. “Strike a chord in the coldest heart / Marimba jive – jive and survive!”” Tony Gillam
“Shuffled my day round to see Red Guitars at O2Academy Birmingham – one of my better decisions! Didn’t see them live first time round, so have waited 40 odd years to see these songs live! And they played Marimba Jive! Whole band was awesome.” Mike Resound
“Birmingham, reminded me of my 80s childhood, but seeing them perform tonight made me realise how well they have crafted their skill, amazing live performance, and I think I’ve fallen in love again. Great band, world class bass player.” Edward Orange
Photos by Richard Duffy-Howard
UK Tour 2023: Norwich Waterfront
“Red Guitars were insanely good. Thank the lord I live in Brighton so I can see them a second time so soon.” Stephen Smith
“The tour posters are excellent, typical Red Guitars, not taking the corporate stance, going their own way.” Steve Jay Design
“What a wonderful evening in Norwich. I met other fans of Red Guitars, saw friends I’d not seen in decades, and heard the incredible Red Guitars play. Thank you for tonight and all the years of joy your music has given me.” Tassie
Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard
UK Tour 2023: Oxford Bullingdon
“It just keeps getting better. Joy. Absolute joy. Thanks for a wonderful September. And looking forward to the next time…” Mike Yeats Oxford
“Thanks for coming out to play for us again … oh it brought back so many memories and new ones too!” StevoMusicMan
“Just back from seeing the inimitable Red Guitars in Oxford. Utterly fantastic gig. My face hurts from smiling. Thank you!” Chris Scott
Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard
Red Guitars do Hogwarts for Bed & Breakfast!
UK Tour 2023: Bristol Exchange
“What an amazing night in Bristol! You sounded brilliant and it’s great to have some new songs. Haven’t smiled so much in years. Thank you for coming to the south west!!” Chris Crane Bristol
“Red Guitars absolutely brilliant in Bristol tonight!” Lee Flaneur Bristol
“Almost 40 years after I first saw them (supporting The Smiths, Rock City Nottingham, 15 February, 1984), Red Guitars still amazing. Best three-guitar band on the planet…” Darrell Mann Bristol
“Great to see the African inspired and still politically relevant after 40 years Red Guitars tonight at Exchange Bristol” Cllr Helen Thornton
“You were cooking on gas last night and the new songs got the applause they deserve. See you next in Oxford!’ Michael Yeats
“What an awesome show last night in Bristol, we had such a good time. Loved the new songs! Opening with Dive was sweet!” Rick Whitman
Photos by Richard Duffy-Howard
UK Tour 2023: Sheffield Dorothy Pax
On with the tour and the last northern gig at the Dorothy Pax in Sheffield before we head south.
“Red Guitars were an absolute treat again. Some belting new songs too!” Eddie Coates-Madden
“Just got back from Sheffield. Red Guitars were as wonderful as ever. Small stage, huge sound.” Roger Millington
“When you’ve waited 40 years to see your favourite band from 1983 and they’re still bloomin’ brilliant!” Nigel King
“Magnificent gig by Red Guitars at the lovely Dorothy Pax bar down by Sheffield canal basin. It’s like the Cavern. Thanks to all concerned. Love the new tracks, bring on the LP.” Pop Music Tourism in Yorkshire
“A brilliant show as always from Red Guitars at The Dorothy Pax tonight.” Peter Matejic
“Wonderful night, so good. After all this time still fantastic!” Roger Wilde
The Sheffield gig was wonderful! One of the great nights! Terry Guest
“The pure joy in these photos has made the gig at The Bullingdon in Oxford next Monday an essential rather than a possible! See you there!” Michael Ryan
Photos by Richard Duffy-Howard
Good Technology Launch Night Photos
Wow, that was a hot one! We had a brilliant time, playing for two hours – a set of favourites and three new songs – to a sold out full house on the hottest night of the year. What an atmosphere!
Thanks to everyone who came along, sang along and jumped about at our Good Technology 2023 launch gig at O’Rileys, Hull. It was a whirlwind and we had a fantastic night. Thanks to Terra Fin for a superb set opening the show, Jeff Parsons on the SP404, and to Darren and the team at O’Rileys.
And a big thanks to everyone in the audience, especially all who travelled to Hull from far and wide for making it a fantastic night to remember!
Photos by Richard Duffy-Howard
Red Guitars are:
Jeremy Kidd vocals, Hallam Lewis lead guitar, John Rowley rhythm guitar, Lou Duffy-Howard bass, and Matt Higgins drums. Thanks to guest guitarist Jos Allen.
Look out for UK tours dates coming soon.
Good Technology 2023 Order Now! June 24th marks 40 years since Good Technology was released. Low stock remaining – limited edition red vinyl 12” extended remix to celebrate the anniversary. Info and pre-order at the link: https://redguitars.co.uk/goodTech12inch.html
“Just listening to a pre-release copy of Red Guitars extended 2023 remix of ‘Good Technology.’ And I don’t believe what I’ve heard. By a country mile, one of the greatest pieces of music I’ve heard in YEARS.” London Peaky Webzine
Feast your eyes on all nine and a half minutes of the brand new video which accompanies the extended re-mixed and augmented edition of Red Guitars number 1 Indie hit Good Technology – originally released 40 years ago to the day.
