The Alarm/Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts – York, Fibbers – 30th November 2018

The Alarm/Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts – York, Fibbers – 30th November 2018

Author: Ben Hughes Photography: Marc McGarraraghy   Recently signed to Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records label, Ryan Hamilton and his newly renamed band The Harlequin... Details
Paul Draper – York, The Crescent – 21st November 2018

Paul Draper – York, The Crescent – 21st November 2018

Mansun’s debut album ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ came out 21 years ago, yet it only seems like yesterday that a mate shoved a hand-scrawled... Details
The Damned & Johnny Moped – Brighton Dome -19-11-18

The Damned & Johnny Moped – Brighton Dome -19-11-18

Cards on the table, full disclosure but The Damned were the second of my three life-changing first was The Beatles and the third was The... Details
The Virginmarys/Hands Off Gretel – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 22nd November 2018

The Virginmarys/Hands Off Gretel – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 22nd November 2018

After witnessing between 20-50 people turn out for every gig I’ve been to over the last month I was starting to lose faith. I was... Details
Nashville Pussy – Cardiff, The Globe – 21st November 2018

Nashville Pussy – Cardiff, The Globe – 21st November 2018

So, I’m sat on the plane at Schiphol waiting to jet back to Blighty after my weekend in Helldorado, my tits are well and truly... Details
Helldorado – Klokgebouw, Eindhoven – 17th November 2018

Helldorado – Klokgebouw, Eindhoven – 17th November 2018

Billed as an incredible rock ‘n’ roll freakshow there will never be any chance of Helldorado being done for false representation. With over 30 live... Details
The Quireboys, Nicotine Pretty – the Globe Cardiff 17.11.18

The Quireboys, Nicotine Pretty – the Globe Cardiff 17.11.18

Its been a while and a troubled beginning for nicotine Pretty but finally, they seem settled and have a brand new EP released and a... Details
UK Subs – Bristol Exchange – 15.11.18

UK Subs – Bristol Exchange – 15.11.18

Over the years I have witnessed dozen and dozens of performances with almost as many lineups but I think its safe to say that the... Details
He Who Cannot Be Named/The Hip Priests – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 10th November 2018

He Who Cannot Be Named/The Hip Priests – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 10th November 2018

Ben Hughes Now here’s a crackin’ combo if ever I saw one. Dwarves guitarist He Who Cannot Be Named and our very own punk rock... Details
The Cowboy Junkies- The Bridge Theatre London 11/11/2018

The Cowboy Junkies- The Bridge Theatre London 11/11/2018

Nev Brooks Sunday afternoon in the big smoke followed by an evening in a venue that I have to say was a new one on... Details