We’re at Teddy Rocks that weekend…where…Teddy Rocks, it’s down near Blandford…you’d love it…oh, ok, I’ll have a look, and I’ll ask Reg if he wants it covered, if it’s my sort of thing I said skeptically? That was the initial conversation that I had with my (festival going) pals Dave & Vicky whilst trying to […]
Verdena plus Husky Loops support, live at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London.
On April 29th, I saw a major Italian band playing in London for the very first time. This may come as a surprise, as being Italian, people may think I am all over what comes from my land, but reality is far from it. So said, there are a few exceptions, and Verdena is one […]
FM, Dare & Tyketto Triple-Header – Rock City, Nottingham
Q. What could possibly better than a night of AOR in the heart of Nottingham on a Saturday night? A. Not much to be honest and judging by the long queue eagerly awaiting the early doors, it isn’t just me who is thinking this. The line-up tonight is FM, Dare then Tyketto, co-headliners all playing […]
Enter Shikari with Tokky Horror and Higher Power at the Manchester Victoria Warehouse.
Enter Shikari are on their third and final round of this UK tour, which has been split into three different months taking on the same cities, in more intimate venues. For most acts New Century Hall would be classed as a huge venue, but for Shikari its smaller compared to places like Victoria Warehouse. This […]
The Oozes at Manchester Deaf Institute.
Do you ever walk into a show and immediately know you’re in a completely safe place? Not all the time right? I won’t lie, I’ve walked in and within seconds you can tell you’re around people who are from so many walks of life, people who will understand you and support you because that’s what […]
Don Broco with Papa Roach and Dance, Gavin, Dance – Alexandra Palace, London.
AKA: an incredible evening of crowd-surfing, moshpits, and sweaty shirtless people! When I saw that Don Broco was going to play in London, I was pretty intrigued and curious to go; however, some don’t just go to a gig simply out of curiosity; I had another plan, I also wanted to see their special guest, […]
Rolo Tomassi, Holy Fawn and Heriot Live at The Electric Ballroom, London
Shows at the Electric Ballroom are often a key step to the ladder of fame for alternative bands, and Rolo Tomassi is no exception, as they played their biggest show to date there, as enthused by the band. While they are yet to be fully discovered, they have already developed a great supportive fan base […]
Elles Bailey w/ Morganway at KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton.
The first time I saw Elles Bailey was at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival last year and alongside well established performers like Joanne Shaw Taylor Elles stood out as an exceptional talent. So, it goes without question that I was looking forward to a second helping of this up and coming blues star. Before Elles took […]
Sleeping With Sirens – Manchester O2 Ritz
It’s a Sunday night of emo classics tonight at O2 Ritz Manchester, with Sleeping With Sirens on their Headline tour with Cemetery Liars and Static Dress supporting. Cemetery Liars kick off this Sunday night with probably the lighter side of rock for the night. All dressed head to toe in black, all four members take […]
The Beat – The Assembly, Leamington Spa
The Beat? Now depending on your age those words will throw up a couple of scenarios I’m thinking? If, like me you remember them first time around I suppose then firstly I should remember my manners and I best enquire as to your health, your knees, your back, still going, not given up on you […]