The Shunkos – The Bunkhouse, Swansea – 05.02.22

The Shunkos – The Bunkhouse, Swansea – 05.02.22

A packed out club, sweaty drunk young people awaiting some punk rock hot off the press from Aberavon - it must be Shunko time. Heavily... Details
Ryan Hamilton & Emily Capell/Gina Larna – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds – 5th February 2022

Ryan Hamilton & Emily Capell/Gina Larna – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds – 5th February 2022

The last time I crossed paths with Ryan Hamilton was November 2019 at his annual Holiday Hoedown in Nottingham. He had short hair, hell, I... Details
The Dry Retch – ‘Outpost’, Liverpool – 22.01.22

The Dry Retch – ‘Outpost’, Liverpool – 22.01.22

Dirty garage rockers the Dry Retch, welcoming you tonight to celebrate the release of yet more new material; the new album 'Operation Uranus'. Made extra... Details
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