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 […]
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – The Rescue Rooms: Nottingham: 17th November 2021
Support: Florence Black Support: The Outlaw Orchestra After a recent venture north to the Corp’ in Sheffield I find myself heading out tonight on my own. My regular gig buddy, and our extra passenger have both tested positive after the night’s antics. I hope others from that night are ok. As it would seem that […]
DON BROCO: AMAZING THINGS TOUR 2021 – ROCK CITY, NOTTINGHAM, NOVEMBER 2 2021
The night started with a quick run to Mansfield to collect my son, then off to Rock City to catch a band I’d never heard of let alone seen before. My boy had told me all about them and he was as keen, as I’d ever seen him, about a band. He had made a […]