Aural Sculptors - The Stranglers Live 1976 to the Present


Welcome to Aural Sculptors, a blog aimed at bringing the music of The Stranglers to as wide an audience as possible. Whilst all of the various members of the band that have passed through the ranks since 1974 are accomplished studio musicians, it is on stage where the band have for me had their biggest impact.

As a collector of their live recordings for many years I want to share some of the better quality material with other fans. By selecting the higher quality recordings I hope to present The Stranglers in the best possible light for the benefit of those less familiar with their material than the hardcore fan.

Needless to say, this site will steer well clear of any officially released material. As well as live gigs, I will post demos, radio interviews and anything else that I feel may be of interest.

In addition, occasionally I will post material by other bands, related or otherwise, that mean a lot to me.

Your comments and/or contributions are most welcome. Please email me at adrianandrews@myyahoo.com.


Friday, 26 June 2026

The March Violets Coasters Brighton 13th November 1983

 


Tonight the 100 Club plays host to The March Violets. When we saw them last year at Oslo in Hackney, it also coincided with the hottest day of the year. I wonder what the interior of the 100 Club will be like!

This is a recording from my home turf that features Cleo Murray on vocals who took on vox duties from part way through 1983 to the initial demise of the band.

I recall Coasters, but not as a music venue. I went there once or twice in the mid-'80's. It was a dreadful night club and I was never one for such places as right from the beginning my preference would always be a gig in the back room of a pub. 

On this occasion they were touring as support to Danse Society.






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