PiL played Manchester’s 02 Ritz with Brix Smith’s new band as support. Review and photos by Lauren Allard. It’s 6th June 2022 and I’m at the 02 Ritz in Manchester watching John Lydon, a legend in the UK Punk Rock scene take the stage. As someone who is way past the generation who grew up […]
Alice Cooper & The Cult w/Creeper – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham – May 30 2022.
This was touted, by some, to be a co-headline tour between Alice Cooper and The Cult, but, in reality, few people were in any doubt whatsoever as to who was the headline band! It’s been seven years since I last saw Alice Cooper and, back then, the band were touring on the undercard to Mötley […]
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2022 Highlights
The Jazz festival returned to Cheltenham’s Montpellier Gardens after having no events in 2020 or 2021 with a bright array of performers straddling, but not confined to, the jazz genre. The public were treated to everything from the R&B/soul of Lola Young (she was the voice behind last year’s John Lewis Christmas advert) to the […]
Burning Witches & Nervosa Double Header – w/ Recall the Remains, the Robin 2
It’s a Wednesday night, Easter is on its way and Bilston was about to be torn a new one as Thrash and Death Metal enthusiasts descended on the Robin 2 to hear the Swiss Misses [sort of] of the Burning Witches perform a double-header with Brazil’s Nervosa all supported by Recall the Remains. The evening […]
Back:n:Black back again at the Robin 2
Support from Forever Sabbath Back:n:Black return to the UK stage after a significant period of time due to COVID restrictions limiting touring opportunities. This particular visit is also notable for some considerable changes in line-up with only BB remaining from the previous tour. This time around we had the very talented Helen Hurd handling vocals, […]
Nordic Giants w. Årabrot at Gloucester Guildhall.
As a fan of principally instrumental post-rock music I was looking forward to seeing Nordic Giants live having just reviewed their latest album, Symbiosis, released earlier this year. Before getting around to seeing (actually more in hope than anticipation knowing that the stage lighting would most likely be black cat in a coal cellar dark). […]
Kris Barras at Exeter Phoenix, March 8th 2022.
Following the recent release of their latest album Death Valley Paradise, the Kris Barras Band are currently undertaking a UK tour in support of the event. The first show of the tour kicked off at The Phoenix in Exeter, which will also be hosting the second show of the tour tomorrow! Opening the show was […]
The Urban Voodoo Machine at the Robin 2
The Urban Voodoo Machine return to the West Midlands with Aled-Wyn Jones (AKA Candy Mountain; no, I don’t know either) and Jo Carley & the Old Dry Skulls in tow. It’s been a while since the UVM had visited this part of the world so it was nice to see them back on the road. […]
The Hundred Watt Club at Gloucester Guildhall – November 2021
Another evening of debauched comedy and lovely ladies! The Hundred Watt Club return to the Gloucester Guildhall with another sell-out show. The last time they were here the audience, and I, were treated to Lena Lenman and her friends entertaining the audience with burlesque, song, acrobatics and general cheekiness hosted by the fabulous Miss Em. […]
THE DARKNESS ‘MOTORHEART’ TOUR 2021 @ Rock City, Nottingham: 13th December 2021
Support: Massive Wagons When the Darkness’s Rock n Roll Pantomime roll’s into town you know that you’re in for a treat. Rock City is sold out, in fact we get told later in the night that Nottingham was the first venue to sell out when the tour dates were announced and tickets released. Support for […]