Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!

Fields Of The Nephilim: A Celebration Of The Solstices

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LTNT – Announce UK Dates Supporting Boy Jumps Ship

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Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta Talks About New Album

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The Last Vegas – Eat Me

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Incite Stream New Album ‘Oppression’

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Want to be in the New Amon Amarth Video?

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Corey Taylor Announces One-Off Solo London Show

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Blunderbuss Stream Brand New EP ‘Resurrection’

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Hey! Hello! Are Seeking a New Front-Woman

Hey! Hello! are seeking a new front-woman.  Please see the video for full details on what they’re looking for and how to apply    If you are aged between 20-35, live permanently in the UK, and think you have the skills, talent and commitment to take on this role, please …

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In This Moment Release New Video for ‘The Fighter’

In This Moment Release New Video for ‘The Fighter’ IN THIS MOMENT today revealed a new video for ‘The Fighter’, taken from their latest album, ‘Black Widow’.  The video, directed by photographer Jeremy Saffer along with lead singer Maria Brink, features Brink delivering the very personal song directly to the camera – …

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Corky Laing plays Mountain at Darwen Library Theatre

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Matty James

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