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The Men They Couldn't Hang came together in 1984 to perform at the alternative music festival in Camden town alongside the legendary Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers. Paul Simmonds, Philip 'Swill' Odgers and his brother Jon, veterans of the Southampton based pop-punk band 'Catch 22', met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush whilst busking in Shepherds Bush in London. Their early line up was Stefan Cush (Vocals, Guitar), Paul Simmonds (Guitar, Bouzouki, and Keyboards), Philip Odgers (Vocals, Guitar, Tin Whistle, and Melodica), Jon Odgers (Drums, Percussion) and Shanne Bradley (Bass, Flute).
Championed by the late John Peel their first single, a cover of Eric Bogle's 'Green Fields of France' (1984), became a big hit on the UK Indie charts and a staple of Peel's festive 50. Their first album, 'Night of a Thousand Candles', was released in 1985. It includes the singles 'Ironmasters' and 'Greenback Dollar'. Signing for MCA the following year, theyrecorded their second album, 'How Green Is the Valley', produced by Mick Glossop. Included on this album are thesingles 'Gold Rush', 'Shirt of Blue' and 'Ghosts of Cable Street'.
In 1987 Shanne Bradley left the band and was replaced by Ricky McGuire, famous for touring with punk legends theUK Subs at the tender age of 17. With their third release in 1988, 'Waiting for Bonaparte', The Men They Couldn't Hangwere starting to achieve recognition across Europe for their political comment and raucous live shows.

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Concorde2 is Brighton's Multi-award Winning Live Music Venue & Nightclub. Nationally recognised as one of the UK's leading live music venues & nightclubs. Concorde2 has played host to a continuously diverse cross section of events for many many years.

Boasting state of the art L-Acoustics sound and lighting systems, the 600 capacity Concorde2 is a classic Victorian building, originally used as tea rooms in the 1800’s. In the 1960’s it became a notorious bikers cafe and in the 1970’s an amusement arcade, before it was eventually transformed into all it’s current glory in 2000. We take pride in the reputation we have built as a friendly, welcoming and professional venue.

Concorde2 is renowned as being the best live music venue in the south, playing host to some of the worlds greatest bands. With it’s perfect dreamy sea side location, Concorde2 is a firm favourite on the UK’s touring circuit with many bands returning on a regular basis.

Described as ’The Perfect Venue’ by Dave Grohl whilst on-stage in 2008, the venue strives to provide a platform for artists of all genres & status by providing a high quality, intimate surrounding whilst delivering an energetic and unforgettable environment for the audience.

It's not just the live music that has whet the appetites of thousands of happy audiences over the years, but also some of the biggest DJs & producers on the planet. Known as the original home to Fatboy Slims ‘Big Beat Boutique’ during the 90’s; Concorde has become synonymous around the world with high quality and progressive clubbing.

You can expect to hear anything from drum’n’bass, house, reggae and electro – no weekend is the same at Concorde2!

Madeira Drive,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

England,

BN2 1EB.

01273 673 311