Suede/Desperate Journalist – Cardiff, St David’s Hall – 22nd March 2023

Suede/Desperate Journalist – Cardiff, St David’s Hall – 22nd March 2023

Back in the late 80s/early 90s Sat David’s Hall, situated at the heart of Cardiff’s city centre, was the go-to place for touring bands (of... Details
Trampolene – Rough Trade album launch instore, Bristol – 21.03.23

Trampolene – Rough Trade album launch instore, Bristol – 21.03.23

After deciding to make the relatively short trip across the bridge into England's South West to catch Trampolene play an electric set before a meet... Details
Levellers – Hull City Hall, Hull – 16<sup>th</sup> March 2023

Levellers – Hull City Hall, Hull – 16th March 2023

Mention the name Levellers to the average joe and they may give you a blank stare, if you're lucky they may have heard ‘One Way’,... Details
The Shunkos, Only Fools And Corpses / Harbour Way – Afan Ales & Fine Wines, Port Talbot (04.03.23)

The Shunkos, Only Fools And Corpses / Harbour Way – Afan Ales & Fine Wines, Port Talbot (04.03.23)

Punk Rock at the Offie part ii. Oh what a night Russ Abbott sang but he couldn't possibly have had The St Davids Showdown at... Details
Grade 2/Clobber/Fatal Blow/Split Dogs – Newport, The Cab – 4<sup>th</sup> March 2023

Grade 2/Clobber/Fatal Blow/Split Dogs – Newport, The Cab – 4th March 2023

Situated just a stone’s throw from the city’s railway station, The Cab is Newport’s newest live music venue. Started as a community project it provides... Details
Black Star Riders/Michael Monroe/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons – Leeds 02 Academy – 19<sup>th</sup> February 2023

Black Star Riders/Michael Monroe/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons – Leeds 02 Academy – 19th February 2023

I rarely venture out to academy size gigs these days, not for lack of wanting I hasten to add, it just seems most of the... Details
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