andrewpinnell October 16, 2018 Image Gigs, NEWS, HOME PAGE, Bands Echo & the Bunnymen – Cardiff – 15th October 2018 Paul Cox typifying the thoughts of millions what with Christmas stuff already in the department stores. Bah Humbug!!!Cool reception in the Radisson Blu Hotel adorned with lights that might be by Tom Dixon.VIP packages attract some criticism, but front row seats, limited edition poster and lots of other swag more than justify the price.Cool not to have to queue and decent graphics for a change.Coxy modelling the free Tote Bag whilst attracting curious glances from those in the bar.Ian McCulloch bathed in characteristic blue light as he thunders through the epic Never stop.Often portrayed as the supporting cast but great bass and guitar from Steve Brannan & Kelley Stoltz.Will Seargent’s distinctive guitar riffs remain the bedrock of the Bunnymen’s sound which sounds as fresh as it did in 1979.Ian McCulloch photographed during the encore when the crowd gatecrashed the stage despite the over-zealous security guys.Mac and halo!!!White Light – White Heat during an impromptu rendition of Walk on the Wild Side referencing Mac’s love of the Velvets’.Lips Like Sugar…Will utters not a word throughout the whole gig, preferring his collection of jangling guitars to speak volumes..Spare us the Cutter…Mac & Will…Cool backdrop & lighting all night…Ian McCulloch up close and personal and in surprisingly good spirits.Mac against the world…