Gigography 1974

Jan
?? The Brecknock, London: Winkies 
?? Dingwall's, London: unknown band (same date - "last Monday" - as above)
19 North East London Polytechnic: Gong, Chilli Willi, Rubber Rhino 
Feb
02 North East London Polytechnic: Roger Ruskin Spear, Thunderclap Newman, Spontaneous Combustion, Casablanca 
March
8 Doncaster, Top Rank Suite (and Leeds?): John Peel roadshow, with Alquin, Golden Earring 
9 Mablethorpe, Lincs: John Peel roadshow 
13 Bogarts, Birmingham: John Peel roadshow 
15 Guildford, Technical College (or Plymouth, Guildhall?): John Peel roadshow 
16 Eastbourne, College Of Education: John Peel roadshow 
29 Edinburgh, Napier College: John Peel roadshow 
30 Newcastle: John Peel roadshow 
April
unknown dates: Doncaster, Nailsworth, Smethwick: John Peel roadshow 
May
5 Watford Stadium: Elton John, Rod Stewart, Nazareth (Peel billed to play music between live sets, but no DJ equipment available and was replaced by tape.)
18 Leicester Polytechnic: Streetwalkers, Rab Noakes, Montrose 
unknown date (late in month): Bromley (unknown venue): John Peel roadshow 
June
unknown date (early in month): Bradford University: John Peel roadshow 
24 Hammersmith Palais: Brinsley Schwarz + Dave Edmunds, Kokomo, Emperor Rosko 
July
20 Knebworth: Allman Brothers Band, Doobie Brothers, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Van Morrison and Tim Buckley 
23 Black Prince, Bexley ("I played my records to the half-empty room")
Aug
23-25 Reading Festival: lineup included Sensational Alex Harvey Band, 10cc, Traffic, Focus, George Melly, Thin Lizzy, Kevin Coyne, Fumble, Barclay James Harvest, Pink Floyd, Beckett, Jack The Lad, Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames. 
Sept
8 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane: Robert Wyatt & Friends 
Oct
5 Southend Festival: John Peel comperes and introduces Nic Jones, Benfleet Hoymen, English Tapestry, Mervyn Clayton, Gymel, Journeymen, Thameside Mummers, Chingford Morris Men, Kiti Theobald, and lots more.. Workshops and children's events during the day and a five-hour finale at the Cliffs Pavilion make up 'Folkeast 74', organised by the English Folk Dance and Song Society. Some events at the Queen's Hotel.NME Gig Guide, 1974-10-05 issue (Peel booked but unable to attend due to illness.)
unknown date (first half of month): Blue Lagoon, Esplanade, Sandown, Isle of Wight: John Peel roadshow
27 (or 26) Rainbow Theatre, London: Tangerine Dream, introduced by Peel 
Nov
1 London City University: Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Peppers, Marmalade, Gonzalez, Love Machine, Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias NME Gig Guide, 1974-11-02 issue 
17 Civic Hall, Guildford: Tangerine Dream 
Dec
15 Hammersmith Palais, London: Osibisa In Concert with Special Guests, Casablanca and The Funkees (Nigeria's Top Rock Band), Compere & DJ ~ John Peel, Tickets £1.10p in advance or £1.20p at door.Ad from NME 14th Dec 1974 edition (in shops 12th), Many thanks to Mick C of the Marmalade Skies site and Peel Mailing List for this information.
Unknown date (middle of month?): unknown venue, Kilburn, London: Phoenix (attended gig with Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople) 
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