CUIR, MYCIAA – Le Point Carré, Angoulême, 22.01.22

CUIR, MYCIAA – Le Point Carré, Angoulême, 22.01.22

First gig of the year for me is a surprise treat. Synth punk CUIR (Leather) released one of my favourite albums last year, so I... Details
The Barstool Preachers, Riskee & The Ridicule, Bottlekids – Le Pub Newport 09/12/21

The Barstool Preachers, Riskee & The Ridicule, Bottlekids – Le Pub Newport 09/12/21

With the sold-out sign on the door, expectations were building and something special was in the air. Bottlekids, Riskee & The Ridicule, and Bar Stool... Details
Jesus and Mary Chain, Wednesday 17th November 2021 -Manchester Albert Hall ‘Darklands anniversary tour’

Jesus and Mary Chain, Wednesday 17th November 2021 -Manchester Albert Hall ‘Darklands anniversary tour’

I'm fortunate enough tonight to be back at the exquisite Albert Hall in Manchester, a beautiful venue lacking almost all commercial trappings that become all... Details
Marillion – St. David’s Hall, Cardiff 17/11/21

Marillion – St. David’s Hall, Cardiff 17/11/21

‘Neverland say die’ is A strange headline but let me explain. As a teenager in South Wales in the 80’s, it was almost mandatory to... Details
The Professionals/Desperate Measures – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 26th October 2021

The Professionals/Desperate Measures – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 26th October 2021

When Paul Cook asked former Loyalties/Yo-Yo’s man Tom Spencer to fill in for Steve Jones and front The Professionals for a celebratory gig back in... Details
Roger Taylor – St David’s Hall, Cardiff – 6th October 2021

Roger Taylor – St David’s Hall, Cardiff – 6th October 2021

The last time I saw Roger Taylor play live was 37 years ago (it was with Queen at Wembley Arena on The Works tour) and... Details
Jesse Malin / Kris Gruen- The Fleece, Bristol – 05/10/21

Jesse Malin / Kris Gruen- The Fleece, Bristol – 05/10/21

Been waiting a long time to reacquaint myself with a Jesse Malin live show.  Throughout the pandemic, I tried watching various broadcasts and live streams... Details
The Hip Priests / Deathtraps / Electric Shakes – Le Pub Newport – 03/10/21

The Hip Priests / Deathtraps / Electric Shakes – Le Pub Newport – 03/10/21

Holy shit! It's been way too long since I stood in a room with these reprobates knocking out loud filthy anthems for the more discernable... Details
 Gypsy Hotel 15th Anniversary Show – Hootananny, Brixton – 25th September 2021

 Gypsy Hotel 15th Anniversary Show – Hootananny, Brixton – 25th September 2021

It's been 10 years since I was first introduced to the crazy world of The Urban Voodoo Machine, and I have seen this East London... Details
Cock Sparrer/Spunk Volcano & The Eruptions – Bristol, The Fleece – 24th September 2021

Cock Sparrer/Spunk Volcano & The Eruptions – Bristol, The Fleece – 24th September 2021

Whilst the rest of the UK seems to be going batshit crazy, the Fleece really is the place to be tonight if you want to... Details