So Good Londoners ‘So Good’ secured this support slot at short notice, merely days before the Skunk Anansie tour after the original support pulled out unexpectedly, in what must be a dream gig opportunity for them. I hadn’t heard of them before, and a quick googling on the way to the gig tells me they […]
The Horrors – Album Release Tour, Night & Day, Manchester.
Southend-on-Sea’s own, The Horrors, are on tour promoting their brand new album Night Life. After a three year break, the popular rock band are back doing a number of intimate shows around the UK ahead of the big release! Like many others you’re probably confused as to why The Horrors are doing small shows in […]
Hawkwind’s 50 Year Musical Journey kicks off again in Stamford next week.
50 years? It’s closer to 55 years because I remembr seeing them at the long-gone Liverpool Stadium in March 1971, the year In Search of Space was released, and for several years after. I also remember the night the show was recorded for the Space Ritual album (December 22 1972) and that night I even […]
South Arcade (aka North Arcade for one night) – Academy 3, Manchester.
South Arcade have returned to the North for one night only! Last time they were supporting various bands across the UK, but this time it is their one SOLD OUT headline show, at Manchester’s Academy 3. This time around they only have two dates on their tour one being in Manchester the second being at […]
The Darkness w/ Ash at De Montfort Hall, Leicester – March 27th 2025.
De Montfort Hall was sold out as The Darkness, accompanied by Irish indie band, Ash, descends on an unsuspecting Leicester. I remember Ash from the 1990’s but in all honesty I couldn’t tell you off the top of my head a single tune they’d produced right until their last song . . . and then […]
The Gospel with Black Bordello at Night & Day Café, Manchester.
Night & Day cafe is a legendary venue in Manchester, a start-up venue for many, many famous bands. So many UK acts have played in this venue, this venue has a lot of legacies in its history. This evening we have London born band Black Bordello to start off the show with a set that […]
The Gospel with Black Bordello at Night & Day Café, Manchester.
Night & Day cafe is a legendary venue in Manchester, a start-up venue for many, many famous bands. So many UK acts have played in this venue, this venue has a lot of legacies in its history. This evening we have London born band Black Bordello to start off the show with a set that […]
Set it Off with TSS, Call me Amour and Point North at the O2 Ritz, Manchester.
American rock band Set it Off has made their return to Manchester’s O2 Ritz as part of their UK/EU headline tour. On this tour, we have three openers: TSS, Call Me Amour and Point North. I want to start by thanking the wonderful staff at the venue. Everyone was friendly, which really enhanced my experience. […]
Tribulation with Livgone at Manchester Rebellion.
Livgone are a French metal band, formed of members Elise Aranguren, Emil Svensson, and Michal Kielbasa. The trio have previous experience in the black metal scene which they bring into their current performances. Livgone started off the show with a performance that can only be described as a French poetry slam with the elegance and […]
Concert Review: The Hara & Forager UK at Factory (Manchester).
Concert Review: The Hara & Forager UK at Factory (Manchester) Last night, Factory in Manchester, hosted an unforgettable sold-out show that felt more like a family gathering than just another gig. Originally scheduled at the Deaf Institute, the venue switch to Factory, known for hosting indie and house music, came as a surprise, but it […]