Back to the 80s

You can hear the sounds of these blokes at The Marly

On Friday night, I had two choices. Watch the Midsommer Murders or go see a band.

I opted for the latter, accepting Julia’s invitation to see/her cousin play in the cover band, The Nevilles.

They were playing at the Malborough Hotel (Marly Bar) and there was no cover charge. Instead of the obligatory beer I normally consume when watching a band play, we chose cocktails. The Marly’s back bar have a good selection at great prices and are whipped up quickly without any posturing from the bar staff.

The band was great. Initially I was shy to take to the dance floor. When the Kylie medley began I was out of my seat. By the second set everyone in the pub was dancing. They played a whole gamut of 80s music. I must admit, I was surprised to see the young punters mouth the words to the songs – wouldn’t they have been in nappies when Frankie went to Hollywood? Anyway, they played music by Iggy Pop, ACDC, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Kim Wilde, Simple Minds as well as the forgettable stuff like Transvision Vamp’s I want your love. It was great! As one lady took a fancy to me, Julia became my ‘girlfriend’ for the night. Oh we did have some blokes come onto us. But they were married and that was that.

The Nevilles will be back at the Marly in six weeks. See you there.