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Mungo Jerry / Mud / Blackfoot Sue (June 15, 1974) – NME Gigs & Club Adverts

  • Writer: Mud
    Mud
  • Jun 15, 1974
  • 2 min read

Page 50 of the June 15, 1974 NME features a busy selection of gig and club advertisements, prominently highlighting upcoming shows by Mungo Jerry, Mud, and Blackfoot Sue.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Gig Guide / Advertisements (Page 50)


THE STORY

The page includes multiple venue ads: Mungo Jerry performing at Tiffany’s in Blackpool, Mud at Tiffany’s in Brighton, and Blackfoot Sue at Locarno in Portsmouth. These listings are part of the extensive weekly gig guide showcasing the vibrant live music scene across the UK in mid-1974.




CONTEXT AND NOTES 

By June 1974, Mungo Jerry were still riding the wave of their earlier hits, Mud were enjoying major chart success with their glam-pop sound, and Blackfoot Sue were active on the touring circuit. These club and ballroom ads reflect the busy live circuit for popular acts of the era before large arena shows became the norm.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Live gig advertisements

Era: 1974 (Glam / Pub Rock era) Tone: Promotional

Photography: Text-heavy layout with venue logos and simple graphics



WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Mungo Jerry at Tiffany’s, Blackpool (Sunday 16th June)

  • Mud at Tiffany’s, Brighton (Wednesday 26th June)

  • Blackfoot Sue at Locarno, Portsmouth (Thursday 27th June)

  • Various other club and university gigs on the same page


RELATED MATERIAL 

This page sits alongside the Buxton Festival advert, Elton John album review, and Steve Harley feature in the same June 15, 1974 NME issue.

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.


All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.



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