The Urban Voodoo Machine, Esquires Bedford 19/10/18

The Urban Voodoo Machine, Esquires Bedford 19/10/18

Martin Chamarette. For the sixth year running, The Urban Voodoo Machine bring their unique brand of ‘bourbon-soaked, gypsy blues bop n stroll’ to Bedford town.... Details
Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts- Fuel Club Cardiff 17/10/2018

Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts- Fuel Club Cardiff 17/10/2018

Nev Brooks. It seems like yesterday that I made the decision to avoid John Lydon and PIL and instead make my way to catch Ryan... Details
Chuck Prophet/Jesse Malin – Bristol Hen & Chicken – 17 September 2018

Chuck Prophet/Jesse Malin – Bristol Hen & Chicken – 17 September 2018

 Nev Brooks. When this gig flashed up on my watching list, the juices really started to flow, I mean an essential part of the great... Details
Glenn Hughes – Cardiff Tramshed – 6th October 2018

Glenn Hughes – Cardiff Tramshed – 6th October 2018

Leigh Fuge. Glenn Hughes announces he is going on the road to play a set of classic Deep Purple, my ears pricked up. Mk3 Deep... Details
Ancient Shapes/The Violent Hearts/Human Heat – Newport, Le Pub – 17th October 2018

Ancient Shapes/The Violent Hearts/Human Heat – Newport, Le Pub – 17th October 2018

Johnny Hayward. It’s no strange coincidence that at least five of the best gigs I’ve seen so far this year have all taken place in... Details
Voivod – Bio-Cancer, The Globe Cardiff (3rd October 2018)

Voivod – Bio-Cancer, The Globe Cardiff (3rd October 2018)

  Johnny Hayward. For any new band starting out and looking for a role model on which to base their fledgeling career, they won't go... Details
The Hip Priests / Bitch Queens / Deathtraps – Bristol Exchange Sat 15/09/18

The Hip Priests / Bitch Queens / Deathtraps – Bristol Exchange Sat 15/09/18

Oh, the joy of pegging it up the M4 on a Saturday evening to catch three bands who are playing on a five-band bill kicking... Details
 The Urban Voodoo Machine – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 14th September 2018

 The Urban Voodoo Machine – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 14th September 2018

Ben Hughes. The first live review I ever did was back in 2011 when The Urban Voodoo Machine played at the old Fibbers venue in... Details
Eureka Machines/The Idol Dead/The Empty Page – York, The Fulford Arms – 13th September 2018

Eureka Machines/The Idol Dead/The Empty Page – York, The Fulford Arms – 13th September 2018

Ben Hughes. A decade of Eureka Machines. I don’t think Chris Catalyst ever dreamed his “silly little band” as he calls it, would still be... Details
The The – Field Music, Skyline Series / Ashton Gate Concourse (Sept 9th)

The The – Field Music, Skyline Series / Ashton Gate Concourse (Sept 9th)

Nev Brooks.   Let’s start with a bit of a rant, this gig or the promotion, marketing and pricing of this event was a total... Details