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Concerts

Concerts

I am lucky to live where I do in Spain and have been able to travel to Murcia or Alicante for several concerts. I have also been to concerts around the world including, London, Orlando, and Las Vegas while I have been travelling.

Jan & Dean 1989 Las Vegas concert banner with retro skyline and wave‑pool crowd.

Jan & Dean – Wet ’n Wild, Las Vegas (Summer 1989)

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Summary: Whilst I was in Las Vegas on holiday I went to the Wet ´n´ Wild water park that was there. I didn't realise when I went that Jan & Dean would be playing there while I was there. I didn't even know who Jan & Dean where at the time. That was soon changed and I learnt all about them.

Alan Morris 4 minutes read
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People at a table in a Las Vegas Cabaret room.

Tom Jones, live in Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Summary: A look back at the night I saw Tom Jones perform in the intimate cabaret room at the newly opened Luxor Pyramid, a small, unforgettable show from the early days of the Strip’s most unusual hotel.

Alan Morris 6 minutes read
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Texas performing on stage.

Texas Live in Albacete.

Location: Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain

Summary: A high‑speed train, a tiny hotel room, a botanical garden, a wrong turn into an industrial estate, and a lift from two kind strangers, all before Texas delivered a brilliant show in Albacete. A chaotic, funny, unforgettable weekend.

Alan Morris 6 minutes read
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Bob Dylan sat a piano at an Alicante concert.

Bob Dylan in Alicante.

Location: Alicante, Valencia, Spain

Summary: Seeing Bob Dylan live in Alicante was one of those rare experiences that stays with you. As part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways world tour, Dylan performed at the historic Alicante Bullring in 2023. For me, the trip became a perfect blend of music, travel, and the warm charm of the Costa Blanca.

Alan Morris 4 minutes read
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Rod Stewart in the Murcia Bullring.

Rod Stewart in Murcia

Location: Murcia, Spain

Summary: A scorching day in Murcia turned into a brilliant night as Rod Stewart lit up the bullring. Good food, great company, and a fantastic show made this trip one to remember, even if finding a post‑concert cocktail was harder than expected.

Alan Morris 4 minutes read
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Simply Red in concert in Murcia.

Simply Red in Murcia.

Location: Murcia, Spain

Summary: A relaxed bus ride, a great meal, and Simply Red lighting up the Murcia Bullring. From a perfect spot near the stage to a Piña Colada nightcap, this short trip had everything, and Mick Hucknall still sounds incredible.

Alan Morris 3 minutes read
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Tom Jones in concert in Murcia.

Tom Jones in Murcia.

Location: Murcia, Spain

Summary: A smooth bus ride, dinner with friends, a VIP front‑row seat, and Tom Jones sounding better than ever. A warm night in Murcia, a legendary voice, and one of the best performances I’ve seen from him yet.

Alan Morris 5 minutes read
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Europe on stage in Murcia.

Europe Live in Murcia.

Location: Murcia, Spain

Summary: A scorching summer trip to Murcia ended with a VIP night of rock as Europe lit up the bullring with The Final Countdown. A leaky water bag, a forgotten ticket, and a brilliant concert made it a day worth remembering.

Alan Morris 5 minutes read
Read more: Europe Live in Murcia.
Simple Minds at the Murcia Bullring.

Simple Minds in Murcia

Location: Murcia, Spain

Summary: A scorching day, a chaotic bus ride, a reunion years in the making, and Simple Minds bringing back the soundtrack of my youth. From nightclub memories to a Jim Kerr high‑five, this night in Murcia was one for the books.

Alan Morris 5 minutes read
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Lionel Richie on stage sat at a piano.

Lionel Richie in Murcia

Location: Murcia, Spain

Summary: A disastrous dinner, a brilliant concert, and a night full of familiar faces, my trip to see Lionel Richie in Murcia had everything. From Hello to the final encore, it was a fantastic show and another memorable night out.

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BoneyM & The Jacksons in concert

Boney M & The Jacksons

Location: Plaza de Toros, Murcia, Spain

Summary: After living in Los Alcázares for a while, I have become accustomed to English bands appearing at the Murcia Bullring every July. I was deleted this year to see The Jacksons were appearing there supported by Boney M. I got a ticket to see them and booked an overnight stay in a Murcia apartment.

Alan Morris 8 minutes read
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Concert scene with ZZ Top performing on a rainy stadium stage while medics assist someone in the foreground.

ZZ Top Live in Murcia

Location: Plaza de Toros, Murcia, Spain

Summary: A personal, vivid account of seeing ZZ Top live in Murcia, from the scorching journey and stormy skies to the electrifying performance and an unexpected medical scare that turned the night into an unforgettable story.

Alan Morris 13 minutes read
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