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U.K. SUBS FAN CLUB ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uksubsfanclub/
T&M U.K. SUBS NEWSFEED 2025...
CHARLIE HARPER AUTOBIOGRAPHY
'AN ANARCHY OF DEMONS'
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14 July 2025
SHERLOCK (Charlie Harper) HOLMES investigates!
Mr Harper is pictured here on a ‘Subs Trek’ trying to ‘Spock’ any logic to the U.K. Subs’ history in his autobiography ‘An Anarchy of Demons’!
Pardon the pun(ks), but after a thorough investigation we have to report Charlie concluded that he…
LIVED LONG IN A CAR AND PROSPERED!
Pre-order (with lots of freebies) only at:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/shop
@charlieharpersubs
@eibooksuk
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13 July 2025
'AN ANARCHY OF DEMONS' AT REBELLION FESTIVAL
📚READ ALL ABOUT IT📖
Signed copies will be available…✍️
Rebellion Punk Music Festival and Earth Island Books will be hosting the official launch of Charlie Harper’s long-anticipated autobiography, ‘An Anarchy of Demons’.
Signed copies of the book will be available across the Rebellion weekend from the book stall in the Arts & Crafts Market and if you want a personal message, Charlie will be at his art stall from 13:30 till 15:30 each day.
TICKETS - https://www.rebellionfestivals.com/buy-tickets
11 July 2025
SUSPECT DEVICE FANZINE REVIEW OF CHARLIE'S BOOK
Tony Whatley is first out of the blocks to get a review out of Charlie's forthcoming autobiography 'An Anarchy of Demons' via the long running and always-excellent Suspect Device fanzine, with his conclusion being that reading the book
"...makes you feel like you’re sat at a bar with Charlie, listening to him tell you his story face to face..."
The review will be published in the upcoming printed fanzine, but you can read the full review online now at:
http://suspectdevicehq.blogspot.com/p/reviews_29.html
CHARLIE AS FEATURED AUTHOR
Charlie is also now 'the featured author' on the Earth Island Books homepage which you can read at:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/
There are also a number of Blog news stories to read about the progress of Charlie's book journey at:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/blog
PRE-ORDER CHARLIE'S BOOK
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE EXCLUSIVE ONLY-FROM-EARTH-ISLAND PRE-ORDER GOODIES WHEN YOU BUY YOUR COPY OF CHARLIE’S BOOK NOW:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/shop
10 July 2025
FAST BUCK / BANDANA RE-UNION (Well... half of!) AFTER 51 YEARS!
At the recent Time to Rock Festival in Sweden, Charlie Harper met up with Michael Schenker Group's long time guitarist/keyboardist Steve Mann at Copenhagen airport.
Steve was in a couple of bands with Charlie around 1974, most famously alongside Charlie and Scott Gorham in Fast Buck, before Gorham left to join Thin Lizzy.
Charlie & Steve then played briefly together in Bandana before Steve left London to go to Manchester University.
Charlie's forthcoming autobiography 'An Anarchy of Demons' - published worldwide by Earth Island Books - includes Charlie's memories of both Fast Buck and Bandana...
Charlie's book actually has a rather fabulous photo of Charlie playing bass in Bandana, next to Steve Mann on guitar at The Fountain Pub, Wandsworth in the summer of 1974... but you'll have to get the book to see that photo, as we've covered it up on the picture of the book here 😉
'An Anarchy of Demons' is still on pre-order, with lots of freebies included if you order direct from Earth Island, with shipping scheduled to begin at the end of this month!
All softback pre-orders come with a poster, a bookmark and a set of postcards.
The hardback will include all of those plus an A5 Charlie Harper ‘jungle cat’ art print!
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE EXCLUSIVE ONLY-FROM-EARTH-ISLAND PRE-ORDER GOODIES WHEN YOU BUY YOUR COPY OF CHARLIE’S BOOK NOW:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/shop
(Check out https://www.instagram.com/stevemann.music/)
Click photos to enlarge
UPDATE: Steve Mann posted this about his meeting with Charlie on his Facebook page...
"This is a moment I will never forget. It took place at Copenhagen station on the way to the Time To Rock Festival when I paused to look at the departure board. Next thing I knew, a gentleman asked me if I was Steve, Steve Mann. He then told me he used to play at the Gregorian Arms in Jamaica Road, London back in the 1970's. I replied that I used to play there in 1974 with a guy called Charlie Harper. He looked me straight in the eyes and said "I am Charlie Harper".
51 years have passed since we played in a band together - since we last saw each other. I couldn't help but fling my arms around him! It was an incredible moment for me. The band we used to play in was Fast Buck (with a 23-year old Scott Gorham, also on guitar of course) and then we went on to play in a funk band together called Bandana. I then had to go off to university, Charlie went on to form UK SUBS and we lost touch. Until that wonderful day last weekend! Charlie - it's so, so great to be in touch again 😊
#charlieharper #fastbuck #uksubs"
5 July 2025
CHARLIE HARPER BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT...
PRE-ORDERS, REBELLION & OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Earth Island Books are delighted to reveal that they intend to start sending out all the direct-from-them pre-orders of Charlie’s autobiography ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ at the end of July.
All softback pre-orders come with a poster, a bookmark and a set of cards, and the hardback will include all of those plus an A5 Charlie Harper ‘jungle cat’ art print!
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE EXCLUSIVE ONLY-FROM-EARTH-ISLAND PRE-ORDER GOODIES WHEN YOU BUY YOUR COPY OF CHARLIE’S BOOK NOW AT:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/shop
REBELLION FESTIVAL…
A lot of fans have expressed they would rather buy Charlie’s book at this year’s Rebellion Festival starting on 7 August, so we can confirm that both the hardback and softback will be available to purchase at the Festival and Charlie will gladly sign your copy…
With the U.K. Subs playing the Festival (of course!) and Charlie appearing on the Literary Stage as well, ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ is bound to be a major talking point throughout the festival.
ELSEWHERE…
If you’re not going to Rebellion, and prefer not to, or cannot order online yet, then the official publishing date, when the book will be available in your local bookshop, or from amazon, etc, is 5 September.
4 July 2025
CHARLIE HARPER HARDBACK BOOK FREEBIE NEWS
For the previously TBC extra freebie for those who pre-order a hardback copy of Charlie’s autobiography, Mr Harper has now specially painted one of his popular cat paintings - which is a new ‘jungle cat’. This will feature as an A5 colour reproduction card print which will come as an added extra freebie with the first 500 hardbacks ordered…
The reverse of this lovely collectible art print will also be individually numbered…
Charlie’s ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ book will be published worldwide by Earth Island Books later this month…
All softback pre-orders come with a poster, a bookmark and a set of cards, as pictured on the below news story, and the hardback will include all of those plus the art print - pictured right (click to enlarge)!
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE PRE-ORDER GOODIES WHEN YOU BUY YOUR COPY OF CHARLIE’S BOOK NOW AT:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/shop
3 July 2025
CHARLIE HARPER BOOK LATEST UODATE
Charlie is currently travelling around Europe before the U.K. Subs play the Time to Rock Festival in Sweden, and has been busy completing some final edits to his book - see photo right- before Earth Island Books have a second final Test Print done…
Everything is coming together brilliantly and Charlie is excited for you all to read his personal account of his life and musical journey in his ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ book - to be published worldwide by Earth Island Books…
Photos - click to enlarge
WE HAVE A COUPLE MORE EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COME THIS WEEKEND SO STAY TUNED…
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE PRE-ORDER GOODIES WHEN YOU BUY YOUR COPY OF CHARLIE’S BOOK NOW AT:
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/shop
28 June 2025
NEW CHARLIE SOLO LP REVIEWED IN VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE
Charlie Harper’s new solo album gets a rave review in the new issue of Vive Le Rock magazine. Out now!
See the photos - click to enlarge
19 June 2025
ON THE RELEASE SCHEDULE (Part 2)
U.K. SUBS: Peel Sessions 1978-1979
"Much requested reissue of long out-of-print BBC Radio Sessions
Pressed on yellow vinyl
Inner bag features liner notes by the original members..."
Release Date: 1 August, 2025 by Demon Music Group...
"Previously only available on black vinyl, ‘Peel Sessions 1978-79’ is finally available on yellow vinyl and comes with the addition of an inner bag featuring liner notes by the original members.
Includes versions of hit singles “Tomorrows Girls” (No.28) and “Stranglehold” (No.26) plus the track “Totters” which was unique to the band's second session.
Vocalist Charlie Harper - along with long time bassist Alvin Gibbs – still leads the band to this very day and will have his eagerly anticipated autobiography “An Anarchy Of Demons” published in August 2025 which is sure to result in a blaze of publicity in both the music press and entertainment sections of the mainstream media. Not many 81-year-old Punks have released an album for every letter of the alphabet!"
Track Listing
1 I Couldn't Be You
2 Tomorrow's Girls
3 Disease
4 C.I.D.
5 Stranglehold
6 World War
7 TV Blues
8 Another Kind of Blues
9 All I Wanna Know
10 Totters
11 Killer
12 Crash Course
13 Lady Esquire
14 I.O.D.
15 Emotional Blackmail
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE - CLICK HERE
19 June 2025
ON THE RELEASE SCHEDULE (Part 1)
U.K. Subs: 1978-1981 Singles Box Set
"Limited Edition 10 x 7" coloured vinyl box set
Featuring all of Punk Legends U.K. Subs' singles between 1978-1981
Housed in a unique gatefold sleeves..."
Release Date: 22 August, 2025 by Demon Music Group...
"A unique 10 x 7” vinyl box set featuring all of legendary Punk band U.K. Subs singles between 1978-81, each pressed on a unique coloured vinyl single. Housed in a rigid slip case and presented in gatefold sleeves depicting the original 7” art, plus notes from Mark Brennan. Includes 31 A and B sides across the 10 singles.
Includes the indie Chart hits “C.I.D.” (No.1) and “Countdown“ (No.8) bookending the band's UK Top 50 hits – “Stranglehold” (No.26), “Tomorrows Girls “(No.28), “She’s Not There” (No.36), “Warhead” (No.30), “Teenage“ (No.32), “Party In Paris” (No.37) and “Keep On Running” (No.42).
This is the first time the singles have been presented together like this on vinyl since the long sold-out Picture Disc box set in 2016. Each gatefold sleeve holds two colour vinyl 7” singles..."
Disc 1 – Yellow Vinyl
C.I.D.
Live In A Car
B.1.C
Disc 2 – White Vinyl
Stranglehold
World War
Rockers
Disc 3 – Red Vinyl
Tomorrows Girls
Scum Of The Earth
Telephone Numbers
Disc 4 – Purple Vinyl
She’s Not There
Kicks
Victim
The Same Thing
Disc 5 – Green Vinyl
Warhead
The Harper
I’m Waiting For The Man
Disc 6 – Lime Vinyl
Teenage
Left For Dead
New York State Police
Disc 7 - For Export Only – Grey Vinyl
I.O.D. (Live)
Lady Esquire (Live)
Blues (Live)
Young Criminals (Live)
Disc 8 – Blue Vinyl
Party In Paris
Fall Of The Empire
Disc 9 – Orange Vinyl
Keep On Running (Til You Burn)
Ice Age
Perfect Girl
Party In Paris (French Version)
Disc 10 – Cream Vinyl
Countdown
Plan Of Action
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW:
For example: https://townsendmusic.store/product/169873
22 May 2025
CHARLIE SOLO SET AT GLASTONWICK FESTIVAL
Charlie Harper will be treating playing an acoustic set on the barn stage on Saturday May 31st at the 30th Anniversary Glastonwick Festival, held at Coombes, Lancing.
FROM GLASTONWICK "Charlie has an autobiography coming out soon on Earth Island Books and this is an event that truly cannot be missed. Watch him play for us at Glastonwick for the very LAST time. A free shuttle bus will get you there and camping is also available in an idyllic setting. It's the festival's 30th Anniversary and the LAST Glastonwick, so get your tickets here....
https://wegottickets.com/f/13698
20 May 2025
STRANGLEHOLD ACETATE SOLD AT ANNIE NIGHTINGALE AUCTION
At the Annie Nightingale auction today, held by Omega Auctions in London, the U.K. Subs joblot which included a rare Stranglehold 7" single acetate sold for an incredible £1,300 !!! See screenshots below - click images to enlage
14 May 2025
NEW CHARLIE SOLO LP AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER
The pre-order for the limited edition new Charlie Harper solo LP entitled ‘Harpers Road’ is now live…
Only 300 copies have been pressed so be quick!
Purchase here at
https://deathorgloryrecords.bigcartel.com/
The first 50 vinyl orders receive an exclusive signed insert.
The album is also available on CD, of which 500 have been pressed, see images below for more details...
12 May 2025
CHARLIE CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION LITERARY FESTIVAL 2025
Rebellion Festivals have announced that they are "delighted to once again welcome Charlie Harper to our Literary Stage. A man who needs no introduction, the UK Subs frontman has been a stalwart of our scene for nearly 50 years, although that is only part of his musical journey and his endeavours beyond punk rock.
This will include a showing of a short preview for the forthcoming film ‘Another Kind of Blues - the Story of Charlie Harper and the UK Subs’, due out later this year.
Please also keep your eyes peeled for a special announcement.......
Charlie will be appearing on FRIDAY
WEEKEND TICKETS - https://www.rebellionfestivals.com/buy-tickets
DAY TICKETS:
THURS - £80
FRI - SOLD OUT
SAT - SOLD OUT
SUN - £80
04 May 2025
***MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT***
CHARLIE HARPER'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY - 'AN ANARCHY OF DEMONS'
Charlie is delighted to announce that his long anticipated autobiography is finished, and will be published later this year by the renowned UK independent publishers Earth Island Books.
Charlie’s fascinating story is told in his own unique style, taking the reader through his early years as a ‘war baby’, his time at boarding schools for misfit boys, his adventurous youth, his struggles and escapades as a bass player, his turbulent personal life as well as his incredible journey with the U.K. Subs, as a solo artist and with his many side-project bands.
Illustrated throughout with many unseen photos from his own collection, this will be without doubt, the most talked about punk rock book of the year.
The book boasts a wonderful Foreword written by Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen with the book’s stunning cover artwork being supplied by Steve Dann (Magpie Art), of which the original hangs in Charlie’s house.
‘An Anarchy of Demons’ will be available to buy as a softback, as a limited edition hardback as well as an e-Book.
You can order your copy of the paperback now…
https://www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page/an-anarchy-of-demons-by-charlie-harper
Orders received directly at the publishers will receive the first print edition of the book, along with an A3 poster, a bookmark and a set of 6 exclusive collectors' postcards.
You can place your order now and the books will be sent out, direct to you, this summer.
The book will be officially published and widely available in all shops and resellers from September 2025.
Keep an eye on the Earth Island website at https://www.earthislandbooks.com/...
...as well as https://www.facebook.com/UKSubs and...
https://uksubstimeandmatter.net for more news and exclusive updates as things develop...
Pictured below is the full front and back cover (and spine)... click to enlarge
12 April 2025
JAPAN TODAY LP RE-ISSUE FOR RECORD STORE DAY
Jungle Records will be re-issuing the U.K. Subs album 'Japan Today' on a limited edition orange vinyl for this year's UK Record Store Day, the following information being taken from their website:
U.K. Subs - Japan Today
FALLLP045R
Their 1987 studio album, which was issued both in the UK and USA – letter 'J' in the Subs A-Z of albums. Unavailable on vinyl for a decade; now for RSD25 is a very limited remastered orange vinyl edition, with improved artwork. Features Knox of The Vibrators and late Subs guitarist Daryl Barth.
The album includes Hey Santa (an NME Single of the Week), Another Cuba, Thunderbird Wine, etc. The full line-up on this recording is Charlie Harper - vocals, Steve Roberts - drums, Flea - bass, 'Darrell Bath' - guitar, Knox - guitar & keyboards, Alan Lee - guitar (plus addition musicians Rebecca Kempson and Steve Foster on keyboards and violin respectively).
* Any unsold RSD stock will go on sale at our Jungle Direct Store on Saturday 26th April
Tracks: Another Cuba; Punk Rap; Streets on Fire; Captain Scarlet; Sex Object; Japan Inc.; Interview; Warzone; Thunderbird; Comin’ Back; Hey! Santa; Skate Board Billy; Surf Bastard; Street Legal; Angel.
Limited Edition orange vinyl; cat.No FALLLP045R, UPC 5013145304518
Record Store Day website:
UK: https://recordstoreday.co.uk
01 April 2025
ENDANGERED SPECIES LP RE-ISSUED ON FOUR DIFFERENT VINYL COLOURS
No this isn't an April Fools' joke... Subs collectors despair!
Reissued Sounds are releasing the Subs' 'Endangered Species' LP on four different colours, see the below screenshot - click image to enlarge - and there is a weblink below that...
https://www.reissued-sounds.com/
19 March 2025
THREE SUBS DETAINED AND DENIED ENTRY TO THE USA
Upon arriving in the USA to play the LA Punk Invasion Festival in Los Angeles, three of the U.K. Subs - new guitarist Marc Carrey, drummer Stefan Häublein and long time bassist Alvin Gibbs were denied entry, whilst Charlie made it though, managing to raise a SUBStitute band to play the festival, which comprised of Fred Aching on drums, Matt Fuller on guitar, plus ex-Sub Chema Zurita on bass.
Meanwhile a media storm ensued after many websites and newspapers picked up on the following Facebook post from Alvin:
"Some of you might have seen posts on UK Subs’ websites, which provide photos and video of a random line-up playing with Charlie at a Los Angeles Punk festival at the weekend. You might therefore be wondering ‘how come?’ Well, the truth is that Stefan, Marc and I were all denied entry into the USA whilst somehow – perhaps he used a Jedi mind trick, or, more likely, caught an immigration officer at the end of their shift eager to get home – Charlie managed to get in. Having already been on a plane for 11 hours, upon my partner Roz and I arriving at the immigration booth we were beckoned to, we were told that Roz could go through, but something had flagged up which required my being taken away for questioning. There were two issues: 1) they said I didn’t have the right visa for entry and 2) there was another issue, which they wouldn’t disclose, both of which prevented me from being allowed into America – I’m now wondering if my regular and less than flattering public pronouncements regarding their president and his administration were a factor; or maybe that’s just me succumbing to paranoia. I was then taken by two police officers to another part of LAX and escorted to a very cold holding pen where I discovered Stefan and Marc in situ along with some Columbian, Chinese and Mexican detainees. My luggage, phone and passport were all taken from me, and at 4am (I’d arrived in LA at 7pm) I took part in a second interview conducted by a very sympathetic female immigration officer, who even kindly went out into the airport to see if she could find Roz to update her on my situation and pass on information regarding the enforced flight I was to take back from whence I came. She did both, and I’m most indebted to Officer Jones for her assistance and decency. Luckily, Roz was able to change her flight to the same one that I was escorted onto by two police officers at 8pm the next day – at that point I’d been in the holding room for 25 hours without sleep and with only a pot noodle and a couple of cups of tea to sustain me. Roz had been obliged to spend 25 hours in the airport waiting for me to emerge. Another eleven hour flight was then endured, the worst bit being I was denied any alcohol because its United Airlines’ policy that any passenger being escorted onto a flight in that manner cannot be served as much as a single glass of wine: Stefan and Marc, on the other hand, who travelled back via British Airways, were allowed to make the most of the free booze on their flight to help offset the stress of our shared experience. I’m really sad that the true UK Subs were unable to provide the performance and the diverse set we’d prepared, all of which the audience deserved; although kudos and congrats are in order for the three musicians who stepped in last minute to play with Charlie. The photo I’ve provided is of Roz and me sitting outside a bar, sharing a few wines together, after finally getting back to our homestead in SW France – despite being happy to be home, my scowling face reflect the after effects of 2 days without sleep. So, in conclusion, although not being something I’d want to replicate, it was actually an educational experience and, honestly, I’m kind of proud of myself for being thrown out of America at the age of 67, now knowing that my relationships with that country is over for the foreseeable future. And maybe, just maybe, that’s why the chorus of track 3, side 1, of the first Clash album keeps running around my head. A"
Examples of media reportage can be found via the following selection:
https://www.vinylmeplease.com/blogs/music-industry-news/uk-subs-detained-and-deported-from-the-us-ahead-of-punk-festival-performance
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/03/21/punk-band-uk-subs-say-were-deported-anti-trump-views/
https://dorseteye.com/im-so-proud-to-be-deported-from-the-usa/
https://www.nme.com/news/music/members-of-u-k-subs-denied-entry-into-us-for-punk-festival-show-3848468
https://www.musicradar.com/artists/shows-festivals/im-kind-of-proud-of-myself-for-being-thrown-out-of-america-at-the-age-of-67-punk-veterans-uk-subs-have-been-deported-from-the-us
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03/24/uk-subs-band-members-denied-us-entry-after-criticizing-trump/
7 March 2025
***INTRODUCING MARC***
THE U.K. SUBS’ NEW GUITARIST
As announced earlier this year, Marc Carrey - Stefan’s bandmate in TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers, will be playing all the Subs’ future EU shows, with Abel Inglis usually doing all the UK shows.
Abe made his Subs debut in January at the 100 Club, but because Marc will be playing with the Subs in LA later this month, he's playing the 3 UK shows this week in Tunbridge Wells, Dover and Bedford in preparation for that USA Festival date on the 15th.
Marc is thrilled to be joining the Subs and gave the official U.K. Subs website a bit of musical background on himself by way of an introduction…
"Hi everyone, I'm a guitarist from Barcelona, and am a long-time member of TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers. I've also played with Crabtones, Suzy & Los Quattro, as well as Ava Adore, where I crossed paths with Stefan Häublein.
Additionally, I've collaborated with Steve Soto (of The Adolescents), the Spanish punk band Agua Bendita, and James Vieco, among other artists. Plus, I actually played my first show with the U.K. Subs last summer at the Mission Ready Festival in Germany..."
Photos credit: Chris Hill Photography (T.C.B Photography)
18 February 2025
CHARLIE ART EXHIBITION AND LIVE PERFORMANCE IN BRIGHTON
Charlie, along with Helen McCookerybook and Gaye Black have a joint art exhibition in Brighton next month, with private viewing starting on Thursday 27 March between 7pm and 10pm. This will also feature a live performance from Charlie and Helen in support of McCookerybook's recently released new album 'Showtunes from the Shadows'.
The event is being held at the Hotel Pelirocco, in Brighton - see poster for details... (click to enlarge)
MORE DETAILS AT: Hotel Pelirocco
Picture from the exhibition below - click to enlarge
31 January 2025
TIME & MATTER RECORDS FEBRUARY SALE
CHECK OUT THE T&M WEBSTORE AT:
https://timematterrecordings.bigcartel.com/
11 January 2025
CHARLIE HARPER & JP SUBS
Charlie is scheduled to play a gig with the Japanese version of the U.K. Subs - otherwise known as JP Subs, when he plays the 'Tokyo Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle' in Tokyo, Japan on January 25th. Organised by vintage and Punk retailer @moreteavicarvintage - this superb looking event features live music by Charlie Harper and the JP Subs, Mad 3, Tenpole Tudor and a Q&A session and art exhibition by Gaye Advert. Gaye will also be DJing at the event - check out the poster below for full details (click image to enlarge)...
5 January 2025
***INTRODUCING ABE***
THE U.K. SUBS’ NEW GUITARIST
As announced yesterday, Abel Inglis from Criminal Mind will be joining the Subs for all UK shows, whilst Marc Carrey - Stefan’s bandmate in TV Smith & the Bored Teenagers, will play the Subs’ EU shows.
Abe’s debut for the band will be next week at the 100 Club as part of the annual London Resolution Punk Festival, followed by a gig in Reading the following evening at the Sub89 venue.
Abe is super excited to be joining the Subs and had this to say to the official U.K. Subs website…
“I started playing in bands in my teens, touring across the UK as well as Europe with Criminal Mind and many other projects. Over the years, I've lost count of how many times I’ve seen or supported the U.K. Subs, or even jumped in on soundchecks with them.
They’ve released some of the greatest punk anthems and already given me some fantastic memories.
The Subs are the godfathers of punk, without a doubt, so it’s a true honour to now be playing shows alongside friends and legends…”
Picture above - Abe at the 100 Club 9.1.2025 - photo by Yuko - click to enlarge
CHECK OUT A FANTASTIC 'RETRO MAN BLOG' GIG REVIEW FOR READING at:
Retro Man Blog: U.K. Subs at Sub89 Reading, Friday January 10th 2025
4 January 2025
U.K. SUBS NEW GUITARIST(S) ANNOUNCEMENT
Charlie, Alvin and Stefan are delighted to announce and welcome Stephen Straughan’s replacement(s) as the U.K. Subs’ six-stringer…
ABEL INGLIS (below left) from Criminal Mind will be joining the Subs for all UK shows, whilst MARC CARREY (below right) - who is a bandmate of Stefan’s with TV Smith & the Bored Teenagers, will play the Subs’ EU shows.
Abe’s debut for the band will be next week at the 100 Club (Thursday 9 January) as part of the annual London Resolution Punk Festival, followed by a gig in Reading the following evening at the Sub89 venue.
Welcome aboard the Good Ship Subs both 🙂
BRAND NEW ALVIN GIBBS BOOK OUT NOW
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Selection of fantastic reviews for Alvin's book:
“Alvin isn’t just one of the best bass players out there, nor a pretty decent songwriter to boot but he’s well educated and knows how to engage people with his fine use of the English language…” “What a fascinating read – Just in time for Christmas. Buy It!”
Dom Daley's full review at: https://rpmonline.co.uk/?p=25399
"...with his palpable lust for life Alvin Gibbs delivers the goods and dishes the dirt with equal measure; this is a great entertaining read that certainly gets the adrenalin flowing..." Read Gary Powell's full review at:
https://www.eyeplug.net/magazine/diminished-responsibility-my-life-as-a-u-k-sub-and-other-strange-stories-volume-iii-by-alvin-gibbs/
"...Alvin tells all with his usual searing honesty and superb descriptive prose... an exhilarating roller coaster of a ride through Alvin’s experiences travelling the world... " Read Steve Worrall's full Retro Man Blog website review at:
https://retroman65.blogspot.com/2024/12/alvin-gibbs-diminished-responsibility.html
T&M U.K. SUBS NEWSFEED 2024...
16/12/2024
STEVE STRAUGHAN STEPS DOWN
U.K. Subs guitarist Steve Straughan has left the U.K. Subs, here is his personal statement regarding his current situation:
"Hey everyone, I hope you are well and life is good. I'm not a fan of second-hand, watered-down news, which seems to be the case these days on Facebook when the ill-informed vampires get their teeth into the latest gossip. So I thought I would give you it straight from the horses mouth. If my maths are correct I've had almost 9 wonderful years in one of the best and hardest working punk bands known to man. I've travelled with them and been a part of the wonderful, unstoppable, musical force known as UK Subs. I've travelled all over the world to the USA, Europe, Hong Kong and Japan. Sadly due to a couple of non-life threatening operations I'm waiting for, I will have to stand down as the Subs guitarist. I have no knowledge of when these operations will take place, so rather than keeping the troops waiting forever for me to undergo surgery I've decided to hand over my position as Subs guitarist. It has been such a difficult decision to make, but these things have to happen in order for things to continue. I would like to thank the Subs, Charlie, Alvin and Stefan for the great times we've shared together. A big thanks to ex members such as Jamie and Magic Dave. I would also like to thank Yuko for all of the planning and arranging of every gig we played. A huge thanks to our roadies Chris, Stubbsy, Bob, Jon, Ziggy, and to booking agents in this country, Darren at Crucial talent and for Europe Muttis booking. I couldn't leave out our fantastic drivers over the years such as Gwinny, Dale, Fish, Paul North and Carl Swinnerton.
16/12/2024
25/11/2024
TWO NEW GIGS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2025
The U.K. Subs are delighted to confirm a couple of new dates for next year in March.
In addition to the previously announced gig on 6th March, at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells, the band will now be playing The Booking Hall in Dover on Friday 7th March and then at the Bedford Esquires venue on Saturday 8th March, with tickets on sale now at:
March 2025
06: The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, England
TICKETS: https://www.twforum.co.uk/events/2025-03-06-uk-subs-the-forum
07: The Booking Hall, Dover, England
TICKETS: https://good-show.co.uk/events/1605
08: Esquires, Bedford, England
TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/640532
18/11/2024
New gig announcement
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce they will be playing ‘The Factory Live’ venue in WORTHING on Thursday 22 May 2025 😘
Tickets on sale now at:
https://www.thefactorylive.co.uk/event/uksubs
24/10/2024
NEW GIG DATE ADDED FOR 2025
NEWCASTLE!
New 2025 U.K. Subs gig date for your diary!
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce that they will be playing at The Grove venue in Newcastle on Friday 20 June 2025 with tickets now on sale at:
https://www.seetickets.com/event/uk-subs/the-grove/3212503
09/10/2024
BREAKING BARRIERS RESCHEDULED DATE
The recently cancelled Breaking Barriers festival in Belgium has a new date - this time scheduled for next year on 19th April...
People who can't or don't want to attend the 'new' event have until 30/10/2024 to request a refund.
TICKETS: https://apps.ticketmatic.com/widgets/hetdepot/flow/newwebskin?event=321028550313&l=nl#!/addtickets
02/10/2024
SWEDEN 2025
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce that they will be returning to Sweden 😍 next year for July’s Time To Rock Festival…
Further info and tickets at:
https://www.ticketmaster.se/artist/time-to-rock-festival-2025-biljetter/1150164?language=en
20/09/2024
BREAKING BARRIERS CANCELLED
Unfortunately, tomorrow's Breaking Barriers festival in Belgium has had to be cancelled due to ill health within one of the other band's appearing, a new date will be announced shortly...
18/09/2024
NEW CHARLIE HARPER SOLO SHOW IN NOVEMBER
Charlie Harper will be playing The Golden Lion in Bristol on Saturday 2 November 2024 with tickets now available at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charlie-harper-uk-subs-music-and-conversation-tickets-1017646707697
Facebook event page at: Charlie Harper (UK Subs) Music and Conversation | Facebook
17/09/2024
3 NEW EURO DATES FOR NOVEMBER
The U.K. Subs will be playing a trio of shows in Switzerland and Germany later this year from the 7th to 9th November.
They are (with ticket links):
7 November: Rössli Bar, Bern, Switzerland
TICKETS: https://www.petzi.ch/en/events/56395-rossli-bar-verein-restaurant-sous-le-pont-uk-subs/tickets/
8 November: Crash, Freiburg, Germany
TICKETS: https://crash-musikkeller.de/event/uk-subs-80nails-down-yer-pint/
9 November: Das Bett, Frankfurt, Germany
TICKETS: https://dasbett.reservix.de/p/reservix/event/2292703
15/07/2024
CZECH REPUBLIC FESTIVAL
The U.K. Subs are delighted to have been booked to play this year's Trutnoff Open Air Festival in the Czech Republic on 24 August 2024...
TICKETS:
https://www.festivaltrutnoff.cz/cs/tickets-rozcesti-dobirka-eticket#/
08/07/2024
NEW SHOW IN WALES ANNOUNCED
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce they will be playing 'The Rockin' Chair' venue in Wrexham on Saturday 16 November 2024.
Tickets are available now at:
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Wrexham/The-Rockin%27-Chair/Uk-Subs/39259438/
05/07/2024
NEW GIG ANNOUNCED FOR 2025
The U.K. Subs will return to Tunbridge Wells' The Forum venue on 6 March 2025.
Tickets are on sale now at:
https://www.twforum.co.uk/events/2025-03-06-uk-subs-the-forum
02/07/2024
SCOTLAND CALLING 2025
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce that they will be returning to Glasgow in the Spring of next year for the Scotland Calling Festival - held at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 26 April.
Tickets are on general sale NOW:
https://www.seetickets.com/event/scotland-calling/o2-academy-glasgow/3083304
21/06/2024
NEW U.K. SUBS DATE CONFIRMED
The Subs are set to return to Guildford in December when they will play The Boileroom on Saturday 14 December.
Tickets are available now via the link...
https://theboileroom.seetickets.com/event/uk-subs/the-boileroom/3078607?aff=id1theboileroom
20/06/2024
NEW CHARLIE SOLO SHOW DATE ANNOUNCED
Charlie Harper will be playing a solo acoustic set at The Cobblestones in Bridgwater on Saturday 26 October 20204.
Ticket link:
https://www.seetickets.com/event/charlie-harper/the-cobblestones/3079482
16/06/2024
DAVE FULLBROOK R.I.P.
We are very saddened to report the recent passing of a much loved U.K. Subs roadie from the late Seventies - Dave Fullbrook.
Dave, who had lived in Dawlish for over 20 years, was also nicknamed ‘Jailer’ - due to his always having lots of keys on him.
His funeral service will take place on Friday June 21st at 12.30pm at Exeter & Devon Crematorium (St Peter's Chapel).
Anyone attending is asked to, if they can, wear blue and white, QPR colours.
Charlie had this to say about Dave:
“We are all saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague David. We would like everyone to know, he was a great man and sound
character, loved by all.”
Nicky Garratt had this to add about Dave:
“I remember Dave as a mild mannered easy going young guy with a confident unassuming demeanor. Looking back it’s easy to bury annoyances behind the building fervour of those early days, yet Dave’s contributions went smoothly in the background, uncomplicated and relaxed. He was tall, good looking with spiky black hair and wrap-around shades. I’m sure we each have our view of that electrifying time in London, plus our first US tour, but Dave’s part in it all is best flushed out by others unclouded by one’s own workload. Still the image of Dave, frozen for me in the 1970s, is forever vibrant.”
Pete Davies also fondly recalls Dave:
“We all loved Dave, he was a really nice bloke. He had a way of helping, always there, whether as a driver, humper, stage security. Dave had a way of saying something to move us on or make us laugh when things got difficult. We probably all have many very fond memories of RC2, he was really one of the band.”
Paul Slack also recalls Dave with much affection:
“Dave was very much a part of the U.K. Subs family and we shared many memorable days and nights together. Always willing to help in any way he could he was a much loved part of a fantastic team. I am deeply saddened at his passing. Rest in peace my friend.”
Paul’s sister Jo, who ran the U.K. Subs Fan Club back then also paid tribute:
“I hadn't seen Dave in years but have such great memories of him, particularly when he was arrested for wearing an ‘offensive’ Seditionaries T-shirt.
He was the sweetest, funniest and kindest guy and I'm so sad to hear of his passing.”
Dave’s fellow roadie from those days of the Subs’ greatest commercial success, Greg Price, he being RC1, had this tribute to add:
“Dave was a real sweetheart of a guy, although I was the better looking! We used to both love singing this song together during band soundchecks:
‘RC1, RC2 where the f*cking hell are you? We’re at the back and up the front… Don’t treat me like a roady c*nt!’ I’m so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing… RIP mate.”
You can read more about Dave’s time with the Subs, in an interview with Pete Davies here:
https://www.uksubstimeandmatter.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17906:interview-5-pete-davies-april-2012&catid=615:tam-interviews&Itemid=139
Dave’s memorial page for his funeral can be found on the following link where you can donate to his chosen charity - Cancer Research UK - and also leave a message of condolence:
Dave Fullbrook
1957-2024
RIP
10/06/2024
TWO NEW GIGS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
The Subs will be playing Frome and Cardiff in December on the following dates:
13: Cheese & Grain, Frome, England
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-subs-chelsea-gbh-live-at-the-cheese-grain-frome-tickets-921824611227
15: The Globe, Cardiff, Wales
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-subs-live-at-the-globe-cardiff-tickets-922407996147
01/06/2024
NEW FESTIVAL DATE
Slovenia 9th August 2024
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce a new festival date - this time it’s a return to Slovenia 😘🙏🍺🍻
And it’s at…
THE PUNK ROCK HOLIDAY!
Festival 🤩
More info and tickets at:
https://www.punkrockholiday.com
20/05/2024
TWO NEW CHARLIE SOLO SHOWS
Charlie has announced a couple of new solo shows for this October as follows:
12: Charlie Harper Solo, Quay West Studios, Gosport, England
TICKETS: https://asliceofvinyl.co.uk
25: Charlie Harper Solo (Support to The Mistakes), The Anvil, Bournemouth, England
TICKETS: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/620414/
09/02/2024
TRIO OF CHARLIE SOLO SHOWS WITH SUPPORT FROM EX-SUB
Charlie Harper is booked to play three shows in June with support coming from the ex-U.K. Subs guitarist Gizz Butt (The Prodigy/Janus Stark/English Dogs/Destructors etc)
21 June: The Six Six Bar, Cambridge. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT:
https://buytickets.at/clubwithnoname/1122782
22 June: The Black Prince, Northampton. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT:
https://buytickets.at/clubwithnoname/1122684
23 June: Club With No Name (at Charters Bar), Peterborough
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT:
https://buytickets.at/clubwithnoname/1122785
THE U.K. SUBS RETURN TO CAMBRIDGE
Date for your diary folks...
Cambridge Junction
Thursday 17th October 2024
With special guests support from THE RAMONAS and KNOCK OFF...
Don't miss out - book now!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT:
https://www.seetickets.com/event/uk-subs-ramonas-knock-off/j1-cambridge-junction/2940355
07/02/2024
NEW FESTIVAL DATE
The Subs are delighted to confirm that they will be playing the Mission Ready Festival in Germany on 29 June 2024…
Tickets available at:
https://www.eventim.de/artist/mission-ready-festival/
05/02/2024
U.K. SUBS TRACK ON FANTASTIC NEW BENEFIT COMP LP
The U.K. Subs have a track on a forthcoming new charity LP on Rock ‘Em Dead Records alongside some fabulous other artists such as Subhumans, Citizen Fish, Desperate Measures and Crashed Out…
The Subs track, ‘Solutions’, is one of Charlie’s favourite Subs songs, and the LP test pressings have arrived just this last week (see photo).
The LP is coming out in aid of suicide prevention and youth mental health, and is entitled ‘THIS ALBUM SAVES LIVES Volume 1’…
You can pre-order your copy now at:
https://www.rockemdeadrecords.co.uk/.../samaritans-and...
If you can, please support this release and great cause, give the label’s page a Like/Follow on Facebook/Instagram and also take a few seconds to share this post to your own friends/followers 🙏
Rock 'Em Dead Records
FULL TRACK LISTING:
Steve Ignorant’s Slice of Life – S.A.D
Taken from the album “Don’t Turn Away” (Overground Records)
Crashed Out - Cry For Help
Taken from the album “Against All Odds” (Demons Run Amok Entertainment)
Desperate Measures – Back to The Rats
(Released as a single )
UK Subs – Solutions
Taken From the album “Occupied” (Fallout Records)
Subhumans – Apathy (Live)
Steadfast HTX – They’ve Got Stories
(Unreleased track from the sessions for their forthcoming album in 2024, hopefully)
The Last Gang – Paris Green
From the album “Noise Noise Noise” (Fat Wreck Chords)
Steve Drewett And The Indestructible Beat
Unreleased Track
Citizen Fish – Active Ingredients
Title track from the album “Active Ingredients” (Bluurg Records)
NOT – If Only
From the album “Stop The World” (Brassneck Records, Waterslide, Wiretrap Records)
Black Star Brigade – Cheers To You
From the album “They Think They Can Knock Us Down” (Drop The Bomb Music, Cutthroat Records, Rock Em Dead Records, Dirty Old Man Records, Deadlamb Records)
The Drowns – Be Who We Are
Unreleased Track
Suzi Moon – Believe in Luv
From the album “Dumb & In Luv” (Pirate Press Records)
Suedehead – I Believe in Love
From the album “Constant Frantic Motion” (Mad Butcher Classics, ISRS, Pirate Press Records
03/02/2024
NEW BOXSET COMING SOON FROM CAPTAIN OI!
Coming in April and available to pre-order now...
U.K. SUBS - The Albums 1979-82.
A 5CD, 111-track clamshell boxset covering the most commercially successful years of the band. The albums include bonus tracks and the set comes with an illustrated booklet. 👉 cherryred.co/UKSubs7982
17/01/2024
CONFIRMED! The Subs return to the U.S.A.
The U.K. Subs are delighted to confirm they will be playing at the 'L.A. PUNK INVASION 2025' Festival alongside some fabulous other bands...
Full details and ticket links to be announced soon regarding this March 2025 event!
15/01/2024
LEEDS! 😍
The Subs will be playing the Brudenell Social Club on Friday 18th October 2024 👌
Tickets now on sale at:
https://www.seetickets.com/event/uk-subs/brudenell-social-club/2914375
11/01/2024
MANCHESTER IN APRIL
The Subs return to Manchester in the Spring when they'll be playing the Club Academy on Friday 26th April...
Grab your ticket before they all go at:
https://www.seetickets.com/event/uk-subs/club-academy/2785143
06/01/2024
CHARLIE’S CAT PAINTINGS IN ART EXHIBITION
Some of Charlie’s immensely popular cat paintings will be part of this very special art exhibition starting today in California…
All for a great cause, the exhibition runs til the end of the month…
More info at:
http://www.lifelinesforfelines.org/events.html
06/01/2024
AHOY, ME HEARTIES!
Take a boat trip with Charlie Harper and TV Smith who’ll be playing their solo sets in Germany on the 7th July 2024.
More info and tickets at:
https://spreepunkrockers.de/
What shall we do with the…
😘🤩 ALL ABOARD! 😉🍻
04/01/2024
Tonight! Alvin Gibbs & the Disobedient Servants will be rocking the 100 Club in London
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13/12: NEW U.K. SUBS SHOW BOOKED AS 80TH BIRTHDAY GIG 'WARM UP'
The U.K. Subs will be playing a ‘warm up’ gig at The Fleece in Bristol on Friday 24 May 2024, in preparation for their big Charlie’s 80th birthday celebratory show the following night in London at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
Tickets go on general sale for the Bristol show this Friday...
03/12: NEW CHARLIE SOLO SHOW BOOKED FOR BRADFORD WITH ALEX WONK
Charlie has a new solo show booked for Sunday 28 April 2024 at The Underground in Bradford. Alex from Wonk Unit will provide the solo show support slot.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/charlie-harper-uk-subs-solo-the-underground-tickets/13827068
29/11: U.K. SUBS / THE MISTAKES SPLIT 7" SINGLE!
This fabulous recent 7” split single with The Mistakes on Time & Matter Recordings which comes free with the Safety Pin Punk Rock Magazine is still available through the T&M webstore at the RRP.
Avoid some of the ridiculous prices already on eBay by grabbing your copy via the below webshop link! 😉👌😍😎
https://timematterrecordings.bigcartel.com
10/11: CHARLIE'S 80TH BIRTHDAY BASH!
To celebrate Charlie Harper's 80th birthday on Saturday 25th May next year, the U.K. Subs will play a special celebratory show at the o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London.
80's a brand new age! 😉
Support bands to be announced...
Ooh la la la, ooh la lay, don't miss the party at the Empire that day!
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2023 AT:
https://www.seetickets.com/.../o2-shepherds-bush.../2823948
Come along to "drink (and/or dance) the night away..."
https://www.facebook.com/events/877877337330838/
Following on from the London birthday show, the Subs travel to the Netherlands and Germany for a set of six dates as follows:
27 May: Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
28 May: Gleis22, Munster, Germany
30 May: SO36, Berlin, Germany
31 May: SO36, Berlin, Germany
1 June: Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany
2 June: ZAKK, Dusseldorf, Germany
06/11: U.K. SUBS & CHARLIE SOLO FORTHCOMING GIGS
Here is a handy list of all the shows the band and Charlie have booked for the rest of 2023 and into next year.
November 2023
18: Charlie Harper Solo - 229, London, England
(Supporting Johnny Moped)
TICKETS: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/572513
19: Charlie Harper Solo - Foremans, Nottingham, England
TICKETS: https://www.foremansbar.co.uk/product/charlie-harper-19th-november-2023
25: Elephant in the Room Festival, Felsenkeller, Leipzig, Germany
TICKETS: https://www.reservix.de/tickets-elephant-in-the-room-uk-subs-in-leipzig-felsenkeller-leipzig-am-25-11-2023/e2157582
December 2023
01: Poppodium Iduna, Drachten, Netherlands
(Supporting The Exploited)
TICKETS: https://iduna.nl/agenda/the-exploited/
16: Great Christmas PunkHoliday, Budapest, Hungary
TICKETS: https://tixa.hu/punkunnep-2023
28: Charlie Harper Solo (a couple of songs only!)
Long Tall Shorty's Very Last Stand & Tribute to Tony "Perfect" Morrison
100 Club, London, England
TICKETS: https://www.funkyjo.com/long-tall-shorty
March 2024
30: HMV Empire, Coventry, England (w/ Subhumans & Menace)
TICKETS: https://www.hmvempire.com/
31: Scarborough Punk Festival, Scarborough, England
TICKETS: https://www.scarboroughspa.co.uk/whats-on/scarborough-punk-festival-2024
April 2024
26: Club Academy, Manchester, England
TICKETS: https://www.seetickets.com/event/uk-subs/club-academy/2785143
27: Scotland Calling, o2 Academy, Glasgow, Scotland
TICKETS: https://www.seetickets.com/event/scotland-calling/o2-academy-glasgow/2717340
TICKETS: https://www.seetickets.com/event/celebrating-charlie-harpers-80th-uk-subs/o2-shepherds-bush-empire/2823948
27: Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
28: Gleis22, Munster, Germany
30: SO36, Berlin, Germany
31: SO36, Berlin, Germany
02: ZAKK, Dusseldorf, Germany
August 2024
01 - 04: Rebellion Festival, Blackpool, England
ALSO: CHARLIE HARPER SOLO - Almost Acoustic Stage
TICKETS: https://rebellion.keekmerch.com/
October 2024
05: HRH Punk 4 Festival, o2 Academy, Sheffield, England
TICKETS: https://hrhpunk.com/product-category/punk-4/
04/10: THE FINAL TOUR - CHARLIE'S THANK YOU
On behalf of the band, I’d like to thank everyone who came to see our very last tour, not forgetting all those who couldn’t make it, owing to bad weather stopping flights, cancelled trains and illness.
26/09: THE FINAL TOUR UPDATE!
With just the final five dates left at the 100 Club (all Sold Out!), the Subs are now approaching the final leg of what has been a hugely successful and emotional Final Tour of the UK. Reproduced on the right is the final updated tour poster showing that 14 of the 19 dates were sold out! Brilliant! What a fantastic farewell for the band's touring era!
11/08: NINE SHOWS NOW SOLD OUT FOR THE FINAL TOUR!
Our Milton Keynes show is now sold out making that 9 dates sold out for the final tour - the band send thanks for your continued support Subs fans 🙂
'THE FINAL TOUR' TICKET LINKS... CLICK HERE
28/07: Fourth 100 Club Show Sold Out
Ticket links to all the shows for the 'Final Tour' can be seen at the Tour Dates tab top right... or click HERE
26/07: Charlie Solo Gigs / Japan Tour
Charlie Harper Solo GigsJapan Tour (October)
07: Kappunk, Shinjyuku Loft, Tokyo
08: Rolling Man, Nagoya
14: Cadillac Cafe, Fujieda
15: Magicisland, Hashima
21: Saloon Yolo, Nagasaki
22: Sinister Alley, Fukuoka
28: Mosh Boyz (Halloween), Shindaita Fever, Tokyo (with band)
England (November)
18: 229, London (Supporting Johnny Moped)
TICKETS: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/572513
19: Charlie Harper Solo - Foremans, Nottingham
TICKETS: https://www.foremansbar.co.uk/product/charlie-harper-19th-november-2023
Due to demand, the 100 Club have added a fifth, FINAL date to the Subs’ ‘Final Tour’. With only a handful of tickets remaining for the gig on the 27th, the new date is Sunday, the 1st October…With Charlie due to fly out to Japan a few days after the 1st, for a solo tour that starts on the 7th, this new ‘Final U.K. Subs Tour’ date is 100% the finale, meaning the Subs bow out from touring with a fabulous 5 consecutive nights at their spiritual home - the world famous 100 Club 💥
Tickets are now available at:
www.wegottickets.com/event/588659/
15/07: New Charlie Interview on Louder Than War website
Paul Clarke interviews Charlie about the forthcoming Rebellion Festival in Blackpool...
“It’s a powerful music; blues has its thing, rock’n’roll is another powerful music. Punk has a serious message. The Beatles said ‘we don’t wanna change the world’, but they did. Punk said ‘we are going to try and change the world’.”
Check out the full interview at:
https://louderthanwar.com/punk-legend-charlie-harper-interview/
17/05: Subs Cover AC/DC For New Compilation Album
The U.K. Subs last year recorded a version of AC/DC’s ‘Hell’s Bells’ for a new compilation of the heavy rockers’ songs called ‘High Voltage Punk - A Tribute To AC/DC’ which has a selection of their songs by various punk and related artists. This is the only Subs recording that ex-drummer ‘Magic Dave’ Humphries played on.
Available now to pre-order on CD or red and black splatter vinyl from Cleopatra Records, the full track listing is as follows:
1. Live Wire – Peter And The Test Tube Babies
2. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – Fear
3. Jailbreak – 999
4. Hell’s Bells – U.K. Subs
5. Big Balls – Dwarves
6. Problem Child – Flipper
7. It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll) – Anti-Nowhere League
8. You Shook Me All Night Long – The Queers
9. TNT – The Skids
10. Rocker – The Vibrators
11. Shake A Leg – D.I.
12. Highway To Hell – Angry Samoans
BONUS TRACKS
13. Thunderstruck – The Members
14. Back In Black – Chesty Malone & The Slice ‘Em Ups
HEAR THE TRACK ON YOUTUBE AT:
Hell's Bells - YouTube
16/05: Charlie On Cover Of The New Vive Le Rock Magazine
The next issue of Vive Le Rock magaine features Charlie Harper on the cover with an interview inside.
Pre-order now at: https://vivelerock.net/
03/05: Charlie German Radio Interview From January
Radio Köln’s Markus has just uploaded a 20 minute interview he did with Charlie when the Subs played there on the last European tour, 24th January 2023.
You can have a listen on the following link:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0duHWYRJRr3R74SrzNV7PO?si=656241938e1b4244
23/04: Charlie Radio Interview On Foxy Radio
Hear about 'Harper Road' & Derek and the Disasters!
Charlie’s recent radio interview for Foxy Radio is a great listen so if you haven’t done so yet give it a listen.
Find out about the two forthcoming Charlie solo albums, the first of which has been recorded and will be titled 'Harper Road', whilst the second, yet to be recorded will go under the title of a new side project band called Derek and the Disasters!
...the Foxy Radio show is available to listen to at:
https://www.mixcloud.com/DealRadioShows/foxy-radio-16-april-2023-featuring-charlie-harper/
20/03: The Final Tour - Bristol Now SOLD OUT!
All the tickets have now been snapped up for the U.K. Subs’ show in Bristol on the 8th September…
With four sold out shows already please be aware that ticket numbers are low on all other venues so don’t delay grabbing your chance to be a part of this historic tour - see the poster below for other dates (click to enlarge)
19/03: The Final Tour - Fourth 100 Club Date Added
Due to all the tickets having been snapped up for the U.K. Subs’ final three shows at the 100 Club in London at the end of September, the venue have agreed to add a fourth date, on the Wednesday, 27th September…
The ticket link for this new date goes live at 10am tomorrow (Monday 20/03/23), which will be at:
www.wegottickets.com/event/575933/
Ticket numbers are low on all other venues so don’t delay grabbing your chance to be a part of this historic tour - see poster for other dates...
16/03: Subs Score Hat-Trick Of Sold-Out 100 Club Shows
The U.K. Subs’ Final Tour in September is going to be emotional and tickets are selling fast, with the news just in that their third date at the legendary 100 Club in London on the 28th September is now SOLD OUT!
Therefore the Subs’ Thursday (28th), Friday (29th) and Saturday (30th) dates can now be confirmed as sold out.
Check out the other dates on the poster below (click to enlarge) and hope to see you ‘there’!
16/02: The Final Tour - 100 Club Update
Due to popular demand, the 100 Club have added a third date for the U.K. Subs on Thursday 28th September 2023 for their final UK tour.
With both the Friday and the Saturday dates now sold out at the 100 Club, the ticket link for this new third date is at:
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/572971/
Please be aware that there are lots of scammers operating on the Subs Facebook pages as well as other social media platforms so BE CAREFUL buying any so-called 'unwanted' tickets that people are offering...
15/02: SATURDAY 100 CLUB DATE
NOW SOLD OUT!
STOP PRESS***STOP PRESS***STOP PRESS***
U.K. Subs' 100 Club Show on Saturday 30th September is
NOW SOLD OUT...
The Friday show (29th) is selling fast too - only 35 tickets left...
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/572271#tickets
13/02: U.K. SUBS - THE FINAL TOUR
The U.K. Subs will be embarking on their final full tour of the U.K. this September when they play 16 gigs in England, Scotland, and Wales over a 24 day period, starting on the 7th, with the finale taking place with two gigs in two days at their spiritual home at London’s legendary 100 Club on the 29th and 30th, a venue which the band have played on numerous occasions.
Tickets will be on sale from Wednesday 15th February so check back here for links and start planning!
THE FINAL TOUR
SEPTEMBER 2023
07 – Tunbridge Wells - The Forum
08 – Bristol - The Fleece
09 – Exeter - The Phoenix
10 – Southampton - 1865
11 – Reading - Sub 89
12 – Cardiff - Globe
14 – Milton Keynes - Craufurd Arms
15 – Leeds - Brudenell Club
16 – Derby - Hairy Dog
17 – Blackpool - Waterloo
21 – Norwich - Waterfront
22 – Birmingham - o2 Academy 2
23 – Newcastle - Northeast Calling Festival
24 – Edinburgh - La Belle Angele
29 – London - 100 Club
30 – London - 100 Club
- ALL GIG TICKET LINKS CAN BE FOUND VIA OUR TOUR DATES PAGE
Quick link... CLICK HERE
Here's some fantastic blurb...
"And so the time has come… After a touring career that has spanned 45 years, the U.K. Subs have decided to quit the road and embark on just one more final farewell tour in September 2023. Thereafter, they will confine themselves to festival appearances or an infrequent date or two as, moving forward into the future, each member instead focuses on solo projects and other activities. The Subs have a popular and deserved reputation for being one of the hardest working Punk outfits in the world. Year-in, year-out since 1977, they have built a solid global following via constant lengthy visits to play their brand of Old School Punk rock in the North and South Americas, continental Europe, Japan and, of course, the British Isles. September’s UK tour will be the culmination of all those years of travel, of going from continent to continent, nation to nation, city to city, stage to stage – the last touring will and testament of the legendary U.K. Subs."
13/02: Charlie's Thanks To Everyone For The Recent Euro Tour
Charlie Harper has posted the following message and photo on his Instagram account regarding the recently finished European Tour...
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09/02: Alvin's Euro Tour Review
Subs bassist Alvin Gibbs has posted his thoughts on the recently finished Euro Tour on his Facebook page:
"With the Euro tour concluded, I’m now back home in SW France and have begun processing the events of the last three-and-a-half weeks. My conclusion is that this final multi-date continental sojourn has been by far the best we’ve undertaken. Every show has been sold out and the response from each of the packed venue’s attendees has been exceptionally appreciative and fervent. The last seven gigs – Linz and Vienna in Austria; Munich, Karlsruhe and Dortmund in Germany; Arlon and Aarschot in Belgium – were no different in that regard and it was a real joy to play every one of those shows, as it was for all those prior to our final run.
Some ‘thank yous’ now need to be conveyed to those who made this tour the outstanding event it turned out to be: to my talented fellow band members Stephen Straughan, Stefan Haublein (aka Blakey!) and the irrepressible Charlie Harper, with all of whom it was a real pleasure to make music with and be in the company of as we traversed the Euro continent; to Gwinny Punk for his driving, his hard work as a roadie and his unquenchable good humour and Yorkshire derived no-nonsense approach to touring; to Yuko ‘Yukee’ Morinaga for her work at the merch table, her skills as a tour manager, liaison, fixer and arranger of our nightly ‘wine club’ get-togethers; to our amazing support band Nasty Rumours, who play some of the catchiest Punk rock you’re ever liable to hear and were the most helpful and compatible group of people we’ve worked with to date; and a big shout out to everybody who came to see us perform in their thousands and consequently made the tour such a success, especially those who travelled over from the UK to follow us from show-to-show – among them, Glasgow’s own Christopher Gouck, Keith Rainbow, Chris Bristow & Lucie Mlynar and the winners of the ‘Made It To Every Euro Show’ award, Lynda & Simon ‘Coppo’ Copson.
I’ve once again provided a series of pics, this time taken from the latter part of the tour. In the near future we have the Scarborough Punk Festival on the 26th of March and Scotland Calling festival in Glasgow on the 23rd of April.
More festivals and short-term visit shows in Europe will also be forthcoming 2023. See yas at a gig somewhere/sometime later in the year. A"
07/02: Stefan Euro Tour Review
New Subs drummer Stefan Häublein has posted the following message on his Facebook page:
"I’m at the airport now waiting for my flight back home and I guess it’s my turn to share a few thoughts. I’m sitting here with mixed emotions shedding three tears, one of gratefulness that I was allowed to live this extraordinary experience, tiny one of sadness that it has come to an end and one of happiness to see my friends again after a long ride and start the preparation for the next round.
I wanna take the moment to say thank you! First of all to the amazing UK Subs fans that welcomed me warmly from the first moment and gave everything at every show. Thanks for your pogo, for the singing along, taking pictures and shooting videos (which I probably nicked from you for this post without mentioning, sorry for that) and basically for making this an unforgettable tour.
Another big thanks to Yuko Morinaga and Gwinny Punk for their professional management and impressive organization talent. With them the hardest path is walked with ease! Thank you.
Further do I owe a big thank you to the band. With Alvin Gibbs and Stephen Straughan giving me a masterclass on stage performance and instrumental craftsmanship. And of course the legendary Charlie Harper for being just him. Very impressing, I learned so much! Thanks guys.
Not to forget the brilliant NASTY RUMOURS with their great shows and songs just being the best individuals you can have by your side. Danny Ramone, Jamous Tight Finks, Julash Nikov, Florian Weber and Ruhe Dimaare! Thanks for everything!!!
At last but not least I wanna say thanks to those individuals that made it possible that the UK SUBS could have a chance to see me drumming in a first place what led to this great tour for me. Thanks to Paul Swinnerton for putting his hands in the fire for me telling
the Subs that I can do this. Thanks to BB Quattro (Suzy Chain) and Marc Carrey for putting me on the stool of the Bored Teenagers and Sally Thomson and TV Smith for all you have done for me. I’ll be seeing you!!! Soon! I wish you all the best! Cheers! Stefan aka Blakey #87!"
05/02: Dortmund Gig Review & Pics
Thanks to Chris Strieder for his review of the recent U.K. Subs gig at the Musiktheater Piano in Dortmund on 3rd February and to Adam Glagla for his photos…
Check them all out at the Darkstars website via:
https://darkstars.de/impression/uk-subs-musiktheater-piano-dortmund-03-02-2023/
04/02: Steve Roberts Inquest News
The York Press has today published a report on the recent Coroner's inquest into Steve's tragic passing late last year. Once again, everyone connected with the Subs sends their deepest condolences to Steve's family and friends at this difficult time.
York Press report:
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/23299038.punk-rocker-stevie-ze-suicide-took-life-inquest-told/
31/01: Alvin Euro Tour Report Part II
Some more thoughts from Alvin Gibbs on the current European tour posted on his Facebook page…
"Dispatches from the frontline of the final UK Subs’ European tour, part 2…
Well, without doubt, this has been the most successful and enjoyable European tour that I’ve experienced with UK Subs since embarking on my first Euro excursion with the band back in 1980. Every single show has been sold out and the audiences have been amazing, dancing and singing along for the entirety of our show and demanding at least 2 encores a night before they’re finally satisfied and ready to leave. People we’ve not seen for years have turned up for this concluding event and gifted us all kinds of goodies (in my case, for some inexplicable reason, mainly bottles of fine wines) and other farewell presents, all of which have been much appreciated and duly drunk, eaten or stored away in our suitcases for taking home. Tonight it’s another sell-out in Linz, Austria, and we’ve just heard that due to overwhelming ticket demand we’ve been moved from the usual 500 capacity room at the Arena to the far bigger venue that adjoins it for tomorrow’s show in the beautiful city of Vienna. Seven more gigs to go – Linz, Vienna, Munich, Karlsruhe, Dortmund, Arlon and Aarschot – before we’re homeward bound. If you’re thinking of coming to one of these concluding shows do buy your tickets early to save disappointment as its likely they will also be sold out... Have a great week. A"
27/01: Two New Subs 2023 Festival Appearances Confirmed…
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce they will be playing the Stone Valley Festival South in Hertfordshire over the weekend of 26-28 May as well as the North East Calling all dayer at Northumbria University in Newcastle on Saturday 23 September…
Ticket links as follows:
https://www.stonevalleyfestival.co.uk/stone-valley-south-tickets/
https://www.seetickets.com/event/north-east-calling/northumbria-university/2552897
25/01: Charlie Bremen Interview on YouTube
Check out a new Charlie interview from the recent gig in Bremen...
Thanks to Manuel Luna Homeyer for this…
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p80AjJl0sm4
23/01: Alvin Euro Tour Report Part I
Subs bassist Alvin Gibbs has posted the following on his Facebook page...
"Dispatches from the frontline of the final UK Subs’ European tour, part 1…
So far nine shows played, every single one a sell-out – over 1,200 punters in Hamburg, more than a 1000 for the Berlin gig, and capacity audiences for all the 400 to 600 range of venues. The audience response has been extraordinary, at least 2 encores demanded and given each night and a warmth and appreciation for the band that has topped all previous tours. Our new drummer Stefan Haublein has proved himself to be a superb stickman and a fun travelling companion; Stevie Straughan has, as ever, been kicking out the jams and Charlie’s singing and rapport with the audiences has been outstanding. A shout-out must also be given to Yuko who’s been doing a sterling job on the merch table and for our hard working driver/roadie Gwinny Punk plus, our excellent support band for the entire tour, Nasty Rumours, who, as well as playing some fine 1977 style Punk rock music, have proved to be as personable and reliable a bunch of lads as you could wish for. It’s a day off in Germany today for a deserved 24 hours of rest and recuperation. Cologne tomorrow and a further eleven gig in an assortment of Euro cities to follow, which will include Vienna, Munich, Nuremburg, Luzern and Frankfurt. Will report back on how those measure up... A"
21/01: First Four Albums To Be Repressed…
Demon Records are repressing the first four U.K. Subs LPs; Another Kind of Blues, Brand New Age, Crash Course and Diminished Responsibility.
They are available to pre-order now with a release date of 14 April 2023.
These new LP re-issues come on 140g black vinyl and the current pre-order links can be found via:
https://uksubs.lnk.to/vinyl
17/01: Another Kind Of Shoes!
The U.K. SUBS Merch desk on their final Euro Tour has their brand new line of official boots for sale…
Official U.K. Subs Boots
by Rebel Heart Boots
CHECK OUT THE MERCH DESK AT ONE OF THE GIGS…
Or…
WHERE TO BUY ONLINE:
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17/01: New Charlie Radio Interview
You can listen to a great new radio interview with Charlie Harper about the current tour, his career, his favourite dish (Kohlrouladen) and much more. Click, listen & enjoy...
10/01: Some thoughts on the forthcoming Euro tour from Stephen Straughan
"Well! Who would have thought it. This is my 7th year being a UK Sub member. Tomorrow I hit the road once again with the troops. That being my comrades, fellow pirates of the motorway and partners in crime and music, Charlie, Alvin and new drummer Stefan Häublein. The crew wouldn't be complete without Yuko and driver Gwinny. This European tour will certainly be an emotional one that's for sure as it is unfortunately our last European tour. I hope any of you attending these dates will join us in the fun. Before hitting Europe we play Lewes Con club then the 100 club in London. Say hello, have a drink with us and sing along to the many subs anthems. Please give Stefan a warm welcome to the Subs."
10/01: New Charlie Solo Show Booked
Charlie will be playing a solo show at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on the Isle of Wight, on Saturday 24 June 2023. In Aid of 'Help Musicians', Charlie will be appearing alongside Grade 2, Shame Faced and DJ Kevin Jackman (Rogues of Ryde) - Tickets are £12-00 via:
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/grade2-charlie-harper-shamefaced-charity-night
03/01: U.K. Subs announcement
HAPPY NEW YEAR…
HAPPY NEW DRUMMER!
The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce that joining Charlie, Alvin and Steve for next week’s Lewes and London gigs, and for the subsequent January/February European tour dates will be the multi talented drummer Stefan Häublein, who is also the sticksman for TV Smith and the Bored Teenagers.
Stefan previously played drums with Ava Adore from 2015 to 2020, the band of TV Smith’s guitarist Marc Carrey, with his other current projects being drummer for Dexist, who are a post-punk band from Barcelona, where Stefan currently lives.
Stefan, who at present has committed to fill the Subs drum stool for all Subs gigs up to and including May 2023, had these few words for the Subs faithful when asked:
“I’m really looking forward to meeting all the U.K. Subs fanatics, I can’t wait to start as this is so fucking exciting!”
Welcome to the Subs family Stefan :-)
01/01: Happy new year from T&M
Time & Matter would like to wish all Subs fans, members and ex-members a happy new year, and thank you for your continued support...
This homepage has not been kept up to date regularly, but we will endeavour to include all major news stories involving the Subs here, but as advised at the top of this homepage... we usually share news first on the official U.K. Subs Facebook page...
However, the T&M TOUR DATES page remains the most up to date resource for U.K. Subs gig listings ;-)
Cheers - Mark & Rob
"People, people, people, get involved. Play your guitar, do your fanzines, take photos BE INVOLVED. One day it could all be worth something because it's not only history but the future too. So live it, don't just be part of the audience, participate."
Charlie Harper, 17 December 1998 - quoted from an interview in Scanner Fanzine Issue 3
"Among the many bands on the bill are some of the veterans of the punk/new wave explosion of the late 1970s including... ...the seemingly indestructible UK Subs. Still fronted by Charlie Harper, who first formed the band as an Elizabethan madrigal quartet sometime in the 1600s, UK Subs were one of the original punk bands from 1976 and are notable not least for the fact of having been through at least 35 drummers in their 35-year history."
Nick Horton - Dorset Echo - 12th August 2011
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