Troy Redfern Having mutually decided early on that Troy Redfern would open tonight’s show, Troy takes to the stage, booted and suited in faux leather pants, a see-through leopard shirt, and of course his cowboy hat. Redfern is joined by his touring band members Finn McAuley on drums and Kiera Kenworthy …
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The Answer play a small set of intimate venues in support of their brand new album ‘Sundowners’ with support from Oli Brown & The Dead Collective The Answer is firing on all cylinders at tonight’s penultimate show. Choosing to play a set of intimate venues the band are back, playing …
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Bloody club nights mean early starts and fortunately, I got here just in time for the beginning of The Utopia Strong’s set, a band who have been on my ‘want to see’ list for some time. Their ambient electronic ramblings are wonderful and snooker ace Steve Davis hits a 147 …
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An evening of piano-driven post-rock with stunning visuals provides an awe inspiring show
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On paper, this is a dream line-up but things are not working out as perhaps they should. I am hugely excited to see Kalandra, their Nordic folk infused with grinding guitar sounds has been my melancholic earworm for a while. As an opener, they are not as loud as they …
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On a wet and dreary Sunday, it is heartwarming to see a venue like The Waterloo Music Bar so busy for an evening of NWOCR, or at least I think that is what is still called, it’s a complete contrast to the progressive metal I was listening to on the …
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It’s a sit-down affair tonight, at the Brudenell Social club, Leeds. Small circular tables fill the floor space as we await an acoustic evening with Ryan McCombs, the notorious singer of Soil. Adam Jerome, vocalist and guitar slinger for Less Than Hollow, got a call at 11 am this morning …
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Punk and pop punk in particular is bursting with feminism and feminine energy, pushing boundaries, and it is an exciting time for this music. Liverpudlians Piss Kitti are a major part of this movement and whilst they are completely new to me I am thoroughly enjoying them. I am not …
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There are far too many tribute bands these days and only a few truly stand out. So when a band like Treacherous Cretins sets a path through the music of Frank Zappa then attention needs to be paid as they go forth to celebrate the music of Uncle Frank, tackling …
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When the Megadeth livestream of their first-ever performance at the infamous Budokan in Tokyo was announced I have to admit I was a teeny bit curious because, of the “BIG FOUR” bands, they are without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite. Interesting lyrics, Mr Mustaine’s snarly cynicism and some …
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Ayron Jones with support from Amongst Liars, The Deaf Institute 08 11 22 Amongst Liars Introducing themselves from Eastbourne, the Southern quartet brings their hard-edged alt-rock vibe. Formed in 2020, Amongst Liars has six singles and a self-titled album. Opening as they mean to go on in a fury of …
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Skid Row – ‘The Gangs All Here Tour’ with support from Enuff Z Nuff and The Treatment – live review live at the O2 Sheffield, 28 October 2022 Enuff Z’Nuff Has the circus come to town, no not really, but that’s the intro tape that welcomes you to the greatest …
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October Drift, bring you their headline tour in support of thier recent second album release I Don’t Belong Anywhere, with support from Minds Idle & Low Girl at The Leadmill, Sheffield, 26 October 2022 October Drift are four best friends from Taunton, Alex Bispham (bass), Chris Holmes (drums/vocals), Dan Young …
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The Crescent Community Room in York is the host for tonight’s show with blues rock guitarist Eric Gales, touring his latest album The Crown. With support from Northern Irish blues guitarist Dom Martin. I was pleasantly surprised to walk into a nicely packed room at the Crescent, this Sunday, the …
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Tonight the bar is set high at the Brudenell social club in Leeds this Thursday, 5th May 2022. Not because there’s any competition but the calibre of musicians is smoking hot! Contemporary blues-rockers When Rivers Meet brings their The Flying Free Tour with support from sultry-blues-Rocksmith Troy Redfern. Photo by …
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The Treatment live review of their Leeds show at the Brudenell Social Club, with support from South of Salem and Piston Tonight is show number 13 of their extensive 18 dates ‘Devil In The Detail Tour’ as these three impressive bands take the stage at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, …
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I’ve been to many a great gig at the Tivoli in Buckley since the mid/late eighties and this three band bill headlined by the Scarlet Rebels is easily in my top five. A stand point of mine from watching bands since 1980 is to always watch the support bands and …
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Dan Patlansky with special guest Arielle, live review at The Brudenell Social Club Leeds, April 08 2022 Tonight sees a tale of two blues continents, with award-winning South African singer/rock-blues guitarist Dan Patlansky and Californian writer, guitarist, and vocalist Arielle. Both guitar meisters in their own right are finally out …
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30 years ago Acid Reign played a gig in Wrexham. I lived less than a mile from the venue, was a massive fan and had money in my pocket. And yet I didn’t go. I’m not sure why not. Maybe I thought I’d catch them next time. As Homer (of …
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Well Crapfest! Once I’d finished embarrassing myself by walking into the wrong place, we entered EBGB's. I’d been told it was a sell out but wasn’t expecting the opening band to be playing to a packed basement. Ok no one had started actually jumping up and down but the vibe was definitely starting to build.
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