Ba’al, Prognosis, 4GEN7 Live Review Grand Central, Manchester Live music on a Sunday night has now become a weekly occurrence at GC, and tonight was offering a tasty line up of Ba’al, Prognosis, Idio, and Sparrowhawk. However, there is a late-in-the-day cancellation from the latter 2 bands, and so the …
Read More »Mike Tramp – Songs of White Lion Tour, Nightrain, Bradford 22.08.23
The seal has been broken and the cat is out of the bag! Mike Tramp of White Lion fame unleashes his ‘Songs of White Lion Tour’ Embarking on a 10-date tour of the UK, Mike Tramp tells us that this will be his final run as a ‘power-duo’ with Marcus …
Read More »Amigo The Devil – at The Wardrobe, Leeds, with support from Tejon Street Corner Thieves
It’s not every day that you can quote you saw the Devil inside the wardrobe! Well, today I can as The Wardrobe venue opens its doors to host Danny Kiranos aka Amigo The Devil. Tonight the dark Americana/folk singer-songwriter has brought along Tejon Street Corner Thieves for support. Tejon Street Corner …
Read More »Porcupine Tree – Sounds of the City – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, 29/6/23
Magma “Flippin eck, this is torture” reads a post on a Porcupine Tree fan FaceBook page. I have to agree. We are of course talking about Magma, a band more divisive than Marmite. I arrive late to minimise my suffering, but still have to endure 40 minutes of music that …
Read More »The Commoners and Troy Redfern – co-headline Tour – Review at The Crescent, York, 27 April
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 …
Read More »The Answer – Sundowners Tour – The Key Club Leeds 21.03.23
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 …
Read More »The Steve Hillage Band at O2 Ritz Manchester, 25/3/23
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 …
Read More »Nordic Giants – Live Review at The Parish, Huddersfield
An evening of piano-driven post-rock with stunning visuals provides an awe inspiring show
Read More »Leprous – European Tour – Review at the O2 Ritz, Manchester – 9/2/23
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 …
Read More »These Wicked Rivers at The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool – 12/3/23
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 …
Read More »Ryan McCombs – An Acoustic Evening With – live review
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 …
Read More »Ming City Rockers – Review at the Peer Hat, Manchester, 20/02/23
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 …
Read More »Treacherous Cretins – live review at Greystones, Sheffield – 16/02/23
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 …
Read More »Megadeth – Review – They Only Come Out At Night – Livestream from the Budokan, Tokyo – 27/02/2023
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 …
Read More »Ayron Jones – Live review with support from Amongst Liars at The Deaf Institute 08 11 22
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 …
Read More »SKID ROW – The Gang’s All Here Tour – with support from Enuff Z Nuff & The Treatment!
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 …
Read More »OCTOBER DRIFT – live review – The Leadmill, Sheffield
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 …
Read More »Eric Gales live review with support from Dom Martin
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 …
Read More »When Rivers Meet and Troy Redfern – Live Review – The Flying Free Tour
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 …
Read More »The Treatment – ‘Devil in The Detail Tour’ Live Review
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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