In early May 1984 The Kane Gang appeared on Earsay performing Smalltown Creed with live vocals. #TheKaneGang #SmalltownCreed #Earsay

One of the promo snaps that was taken during the filming of the Motortown video, on a very hot day in downtown LA, 1987.

On this day 40 years ago The Kane Gang played on the Red Wedge tour at Newcastle City Hall. We were backed for our spot by The Style Council. Camelle Hinds was on bass (Camelle was also our bass player in the 80’s.)

What a fantastic night we had at St Luke’s! Thanks to all who came along.What a fab audience and great vibes all round Huge thanks to our brilliant band David & Peter Brewis of @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social Sarah Hayes & Gemma McCarn.Also huge thanks to Liz Corney who played all other shows with us

Just a week to go until The Kane Gang gig at St Luke’s Glasgow next Thursday 14th August! Aided & Abetted by @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social Special Guest is Martin Stephenson of The Daintees! It’s the last of the anniversary shows - get yourselves down! Tickets - www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-ka...

What a great night at @thefirestation.bsky.social Summer Parties in Sunderland!! Thanks to all who came & made it so memorable, inc from Poland! Also thanks to our spec guests Martin McAloon & Nadedja Big thanks to the fab Kane Gang band inc @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social Sarah Hayes & Liz Corney

Looking forward to our gig this Frid 1/8 at @thefirestation.bsky.social So pleased to be working with @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social again, such a privilege along with talented Liz Corney & Sarah Hayes on keyboards. With the amazing Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout & fantastic Nadedja we can’t wait!

We’re all talking ‘bout the Smalltown Creed We’re gonna tell you what we believe!.. The video for Smalltown Creed was filmed in Seaham Harbour & Vane Tempest Club. Of course we’ll be playing it at @thefirestation.bsky.social next Frid 1st Aug! Tickets - www.thefirestation.org.uk/spektrix/Cho...

So glad we were able to get together for our 40th Anniversary shows. Who knows if the stars align again. For now, thanks to everyone who came along, supported & bought tickets. We’ve really enjoyed this. Come along & enjoy 1 more wee celebration, we’ll do our best to make it memorable! The Kane Gang

This week in 1984 Closest Thing To Heaven was the Highest New Entry. Not long now: Frid 01/08 @thefirestation.bsky.social & Special Guests Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout & Nadedja. Thurs 14/08 St Luke’s Glasgow &Special Guest Martin Stephenson Aided by fantastic @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social

We can now announce our Special Guests for The Kane Gang August 1st Summer Parties gig at @thefirestation.bsky.social; we have Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout singing Prefab Sprout faves, & also the fab Newcastle-based singer songwriter Nadedja! Tickets - www.thefirestation.org.uk/whats-on/458...

The Countdown is on! 4 wks today The Kane Gang will be opening the #FireStationSummerParties Live on their outdoor stage! Frid 01/08/25 at @thefirestation.bsky.social Aided & Abetted by Field Music! Special Guests To Be Announced very soon! 👀 Tix - www.thefirestation.org.uk/spektrix/Cho...

The Kane Gang released Closest Thing To Heaven on this day in 1984. The band are looking forward to performing this at our August gigs on: Frid 01/08/25 @thefirestation.bsky.social & Thurs 14/08/25 St Luke’s, Glasgow Aided & Abetted by @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social !! #otd #TheKaneGang

The Kane Gang performed Gun Law & How Much Longer with live band on Saturday morning TV show Number 73 in 1985. Both songs feature in our upcoming summer gigs! Frid 01/08/25 at @thefirestation.bsky.social & Thurs 14/08/25 at St Luke’s, Glasgow Aided & Abetted by @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social !!

Motortown 1st hit the charts #otd in ‘87 The long version of the video was on heavy rotation on MTV & VH1 in the US As a KG favourite it’s featured in our upcoming gigs: Frid 01/08/25 at @thefirestation.bsky.social & Thurs 14/08/25 at St Luke’s, Glasgow Aided by @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social !

2 Summer Kane Gang gigs starting 2 months today! Frid 01/08/25 at @thefirestation.bsky.social & Thurs 14/08/25 at St Luke’s Glasgow Aided & Abetted by @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social Sunderland tix - www.thefirestation.org.uk/spektrix/Cho... Glasgow tix - www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?q=the...

@thefirestation.bsky.social Summer Parties 2025 line-up! The Kane Gang, aided and abetted by @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social plus Special Guests are excited to open this on Friday 1st August! Tickets ➡️ www.thefirestation.org.uk/spektrix/Cho...

We can’t wait to be back at The Fire Station on 01/08, this time to open the #FireStationSummerParties on The Parade Ground Outdoor Stage With Field Music&Special Guests TBA Doors 6pm for a great evening! www.thefirestation.org.uk/spektrix/Cho... 📷@davidfurness.bsky.social 📷@missyp1.bsky.social

The Kane Gang are thrilled to announce that they will be performing on Frid 01/08/25 at @TheFireStation.bsky.social as part of their #FireStationSummerParties Aided & Abetted by @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social & Special Guest TBA (Tickets ➡️ The Fire Station - Live Music, Theatre & Performance Venue

What Time Is It? It’s time to stay tuned for exciting news at 10am tomorrow! #TheKaneGang

It’s #BandcampFriday ! If you’re thinking about a signed vinyl Kane Gang Bad & Lowdown album, a T Shirt, or download etc, today would be a perfect time to do it! thekanegang1.bandcamp.com #TheKaneGang

We recently found this photo, must be late 84/early 85, probably taken during a Kane Gang interview on the Newcastle quayside (where the video for Respect Yourself was partially filmed.) ‘The boat’ in the background is the Tuxedo Princess.

Hi Everyone, Apologies for postponing a second time due to Martin’s continuing back problems.  After working out availabilities, & Martin’s recovery time, the new rescheduled St Luke’s, Glasgow date is 14th August 2025. Thanks so much for your support and patience! 🤞❤️ The Kane Gang

The Kane Gang are really sorry to announce that unfortunately we must further postpone our St Luke’s, Glasgow show on 6th April due to Martin Brammer’s continuing back problems following his severe injury. We wish Martin a continuing recovery & here is a personal message from him. New date TBA

40 yrs today since our album chart entry at #21 on UK Charts with The Bad & Lowdown World of TKG album!🎉 We have a ltd no. of signed green vinyl Bad & Lowdown LPs&Anniv TShirts - thekanegang1.bandcamp.com Last show for this Anniv celebration is at St Lukes,Glasgow on Sun 06/04/25 (rescheduled.)

In case anyone missed our earlier post about the St Luke’s Glasgow gig next Tues 25th Feb being rescheduled to Sunday 6th April, here is further info from the promoter, Regular Music The WHOLE gang, including Field Music & Martin Stephenson will all be there! www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?q=the...

The Kane Gang announce that, unfortunately, we must postpone our Glasgow St Luke’s concert due to Martin Brammer suffering a back injury. Martin has sent a message to explain the severity & we wish him a speedy recovery. The new date for the show will be Sunday 6th April & we will update…(1/2)

2 wks to our gig at St Luke’s Glasgow on Tues 25/2 Here’s a clip of Gun Law from Dingwalls. Thanks to @davidfurness.bsky.social for the video clips - here it comes! With backing from Field Music & special guest Martin Stephenson it’s gonna be something! www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?q=the...