By
Rob Jones
The UK Subs continue to entertain around the globe with a potent passion-and, 2017 marks 40 years of vocalist Charlie Harper and his crew! The Subs high energy history deserves maximum respect as they have not compromised on their power or politics! The Top of the Pops singles glory of: Stranglehold, Tomorrows Girls, She’s not There, Warhead, Teenage, Party in Paris, and Keep on Running (til you Burn) had the band riding high between 1978-81. The hits and the subsequent chart albums: Another Kind of Blues, Brand new Age, Crash Course and Diminished Responsibility put the Subs at the peak of the punk premiership.
The Top 50 may no longer house the Subs but a dedicated fan base has had the boys continue to sell out gigs from Tonypandy to Tokyo! This industrious act returns with more British dates which will feature new material from the likes of their well received Yellow Leader release plus a glut of those yesteryear gems.
The UK Subs, Department S (of Is Vic there? fame), Foreign Legion and Pizzatramp play Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff on Saturday, May 7 from 7.30pm. Tickets are £13.20 including booking fee. Go to: clwb.net or call 029 2023 2199 or via: http://www.seetickets.com/event/uk-subs-support/clwb-ifor-bach/940061
