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 […]
Ankor with Seven Blood & Conquer Divide at Rebellion, Manchester.
Saturday night in Manchester was electric as Spanish metal sensation Ankor rocked Rebellion, kicking off their EU/UK tour in style! It was my first experience with this band and my inaugural visit to the venue, and I couldn’t have asked for a better match. Their energy and passion were admirable, making it a night to […]
Magnum – A Passage in Time: A Tribute to Tony Clarkin – KK’s Steelmill
There was something of a bittersweet feeling about tonight’s gig, while it was fabulous to see, and hear, Magnum performing some familiar songs quite brilliantly, it was all done without the presence of the band’s powerhouse guitarist and songwriter Tony Clarkin who sadly passed away in January last year. This was the first of two […]
Alien Ant Farm with The Fear and InMe at the O2 Ritz, Manchester.
It’s the height of a storm in Manchester and Alien Ant Farm are headlining the O2 Ritz this evening, with last minute support changes which is a topic the band probably prefers to not get into this is a sold out show regardless. In the original support place is Manchester’s own, The Fear. For a […]
CRAWLERS with Moloka at the O2 Institute, Birmingham.
Crawlers are a rock/alt band from Liverpool, after Crawler’s debut album titled ‘The Mess We Seem to Make’ was released earlier this year, crawlers returned to Birmingham at the 02 Institute for their UK headline tour. It was a cold, wet, and windy evening, but this didn’t faze the fans. When I arrived, everyone was […]