Ryan Hamilton’s Holiday Hoedown – Nottingham, Miles From Nowhere – 14th December 2019

Ryan Hamilton’s Holiday Hoedown – Nottingham, Miles From Nowhere – 14th December 2019

  The last 12 months or so Ryan Hamilton has released a critically acclaimed album with his band The Harlequin Ghosts, toured with The Alarm... Details
Orange Goblin/Discharge/Hellripper/Naut – London Electric Ballroom 20/12/19

Orange Goblin/Discharge/Hellripper/Naut – London Electric Ballroom 20/12/19

OFFICIAL  - Just when you have written your best of lists for the end of the year you know something is gonna pop up and... Details
Duncan Reid And The Big Heads / Cyanide Pills / Bruno, The Louisiana, 13th December 2019

Duncan Reid And The Big Heads / Cyanide Pills / Bruno, The Louisiana, 13th December 2019

As this line up was months in advance of the show I know several were disappointed to see White Trash fall off the bill but... Details
The Wonder Stuff – O2 Bristol – 12th December 2019

The Wonder Stuff – O2 Bristol – 12th December 2019

The power of hindsight is a wonderful thing and for the most part, my mind was elsewhere today rather than on attending another Stuffies show... Details
Mark Lanegan Band/The Membranes – Bristol, SWX – 11th December 2019

Mark Lanegan Band/The Membranes – Bristol, SWX – 11th December 2019

It’s time for my final gig of the year (well reviewing wise anyway) and I can think of no better way of wrapping up an... Details
Skid Row / The Quireboys / Crashdiet / Hollowstar – The Tramshed, Cardiff – December 4th 2019

Skid Row / The Quireboys / Crashdiet / Hollowstar – The Tramshed, Cardiff – December 4th 2019

It’s a cold Wednesday night at the start of December. You’d think by now people would be winding down for the big, fat man in... Details
Primal Scream-Cardiff Uni – 23/11/2019

Primal Scream-Cardiff Uni – 23/11/2019

“a release of intense basic frustration, anger, and aggression, especially that rediscovered by means of primal therapy”. What better way to release your frustration and... Details
Clowns, The Broken Bones Gentleman’s Club, Glug – Bristol Exchange 18.11.19

Clowns, The Broken Bones Gentleman’s Club, Glug – Bristol Exchange 18.11.19

I'd still describe Clowns a new band  but then they've been doing this hardcore rock n roll lark for six years which would hardly make... Details
New Model Army – Tramshed, Cardiff 17/11/19

New Model Army – Tramshed, Cardiff 17/11/19

Its been a good year for Justin Sullivan and his New Model Army.  They've managed to capture the essence of what the band are all... Details
The Urban Voodoo Machine – Leeds, The Wardrobe – 15th November 2019

The Urban Voodoo Machine – Leeds, The Wardrobe – 15th November 2019

  It seems every time I see Dalston’s finest gypsy blues merchants The Urban Voodoo Machine, it’s a different venue. They sure like to get... Details