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Snap Scene

Snap Scene: Peter Hook and the Light – Corner Hotel, 3rd October 2017 by Mary Boukouvalas

October 6, 2017 Mary Boukouvalas
Accompanied by his band The Light, comprised of his son Jack Bates on bass, guitarist David Potts, Andy Poole on keys and Paul Kehoe on drums they launch into Joy Division’s “In a Lonely Place” and so begins their foray into nostalgia in the first set. “Cries and Whispers” mesmerises with a gargantuan bass line, while the stellar “Ceremony” closes the first set.

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Review Scene

Review Scene: Peter Hook and the Light – Corner Hotel, 3rd October 2017 by Anna-Maria Megalogenis

October 6, 2017 Anna-Maria Megalogenis
It’s rare to see an original founding member of an iconic post punk band performing original songs and a set devoid of any new material without pretence or ego. Such a band member is Peter Hook, the bassist of seminal bands Joy Division and New Order and the love in the room is palpable. “I love you Hooky” screams a fan in the audience, “I love you too…. Bernard” retorts Hook, to chuckles and laughter within the crowd.

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