The last time we caught Tragedy live at The Craufurd Arms was way back in 2014, but we remember their ‘All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond’ being a whole heap of fun, so we’ll be back to engage with more of that on their return (July 17).
Think of those disco and soft-rock numbers that you love. And now imagine them dressed up and reborn as red-hot heavy metal moments. That’s what Tragedy does.
‘Tragedy does not lazily rely on the concept or “the joke”’, they promise on their website, ‘The band plunges deep – blazing musicianship, tantalizing riffs and stunning vocals. All except for Lance the towel boy. He’s just an idiot.’
Tragedy know how to spin a good album title too, with releases including their debut We Rock Sweet Balls and Can Do No Wrong, followed by Humbled By Our Greatness, Death To False Disco Metal, The Solo Albums, The Joy of Sex, and Tragedy Goes to the Movies.
Their latest, I Am Woman, was released in 2023.
Take a ticket and Disco Mountain Man, Mo’Royce Peterson, Andy Gibbous Waning, Garry Bibb, The Lord Gibbeth and the aforementioned Lance will rock you hard and fast, and with lots of smiles.
What do you make of them, Bruce Dickinson?
“Tragedy rocks sweet balls and can do no wrong!” says Maiden’s mouth-piece, “They are great fun!”
Moving on, and the quarterly Record Fair is back on Sunday, July 20. It’s a chance to seek out rarities or take a chance on something new and off-kilter, while topping up your vinyl tan. The bar will be open, and the atmosphere is chilled – it’s a great way to cheer up your Sunday and socialise with fellow music slaves. Entry is free.
Those lucky enough to secure tickets to see Ash’s long-awaited return to the new city still have quite a while to wait before Tim Wheeler, Rick Murray and Mark Hamilton bring the noise at The Craufurd Arms – the show isn’t until February 8.
Fans rushed for the chance to see the band in the intimate setting, one date on their extensive Ad Astra tour.
“You could call it going back to our roots, but that’s only partly true,” the band said, in a statement, “You could call it something noble and say we’re supporting the smaller venues upon which the music industry is built, and that’s somewhat true. But the truth is we’re doing this because tours like this are part of our DNA.
“Whether that’s cracking the ceiling in the Jug Of Ale as Girl From Mars climbed the charts, or recording live versions of Meltdown at the Leadmill or doing Glastonbury warm ups at The Venue, it’s something we’ve always done. And it feels like the right time to do it again.”
They added: “It’s gonna be a visceral, whites-of-their-eyes experience and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.”
Visit the craufurdarms.com for tickets
Also at The Craufurd Arms this month:
Sweet Billy Pilgrim – July 3
The Wedding Present – July 4
The Total Stone Roses – July 11
Die Spitz – July 12
Freya & Rig Time – July 23
Open Mic Night – July 9, 16, 23 & 30
