Then Comes Silence/Aux Animaux – Bristol, Zed Alley – 19<sup>th</sup> February 2023

Then Comes Silence/Aux Animaux – Bristol, Zed Alley – 19th February 2023

Following my recent enforced 3-month layoff from attending live shows I really wanted something special to usher in my 43rd year of going to see... Details
Trampolene – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 03.02.23

Trampolene – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 03.02.23

Playing downstairs in the oddly shaped room of Clwb Ifor Bach to a sold out audience is a tasty proposition. They've played to a sold... Details
The Gathering – Venue Cymru, Llandudno 27-28/01/23

The Gathering – Venue Cymru, Llandudno 27-28/01/23

Friday 27/01/23 It's been a long time coming but it's good to be back. Some fella used to sing that every night from a stage,... Details
The Cure, The Twilight Sad – Cardiff International Arena – 8/12/2022

The Cure, The Twilight Sad – Cardiff International Arena – 8/12/2022

Being truthful this isn’t a gig that I expected to be reviewing, but with a poorly Johnny Hayward asking me to step in what could... Details
Urban Voodoo Machine – The Bunkhouse, Swansea – Friday 2.12.22

Urban Voodoo Machine – The Bunkhouse, Swansea – Friday 2.12.22

With a healthy audience assembled for The Urban Voodoo Machine and their regular visit to Swansea sees the band was ably supported by local misfits... Details
The Black Skies – The Crescent, York – 1st December 2022

The Black Skies – The Crescent, York – 1st December 2022

You could be forgiven for not knowing the name The Black Skies, as they are brand new. Formed during lockdown by two old school buddies;... Details
Therapy? – Sin City, Swansea 20.11.22

Therapy? – Sin City, Swansea 20.11.22

After announcing that this tour was going to be a trip back in time for both venues they've not played in a while (Crooked Timber... Details
Soul Asylum / Everclear – The Fleece Bristol – 15.11.22

Soul Asylum / Everclear – The Fleece Bristol – 15.11.22

After being moved from The Marble Factory to the more compact and cozy confines of The Fleece this had all the makings of one of... Details
Saxon/Diamond Head – St David’s Hall, Cardiff 14.11.22

Saxon/Diamond Head – St David’s Hall, Cardiff 14.11.22

I’m pretty sure most of us…ahem…. more mature metal heads would never have thought that 40 years on from the latter days of the New... Details
John Cale with Special Guests-Cardiff Millennium Centre 28/10/2022 (Llais) Festival of Voice)

John Cale with Special Guests-Cardiff Millennium Centre 28/10/2022 (Llais) Festival of Voice)

Sometimes gigs pop up and you just have to book, no thought necessary especially when it comes to a legend of the Underground, one of... Details