Stereophonics Rock Cardiff Castle

Had an outstanding time today watching STEREOPHONICS blitz Cardiff Castle with a 21 song salvo. I've been lucky enough to see them several times and they can be available but today, I thought, was their best yet but maybe a combo of factors helped.

A one-off gig to promote their forthcoming new album, Kelly Jones and the boys retruned to the venue of their first ever main gig. That was back in 1998 and ticket prices of £12.50 for this show were the same as then and they promptly sold out 10,000 in all of 40 minutes.

The weather was suitably October with gusty winds and a couple of heavy showers - sod's law after a month of dryness - but that only added to the fun. For me, being there with friends and meeting others plus news of City winning 4-0 made it all the more magical.

However most of all, it was the set list with a few new songs - they sounded good too - some early classics, all the hits and all interspersed throughout with Kelly having good banter with the crowd as well. Wonderful stuff.

They promised something big and unique for Wales next year - look forward to finding out what that will be.

Here's some of my photos of the day.