The Bar Stool Preachers/UltraBomb – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff – 16<sup>th</sup> December 2023

The Bar Stool Preachers/UltraBomb – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff – 16th December 2023

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Well, it most certainly is in Cardiff city centre tonight, as trying to find a parking space... Details
Civic / These New South Whales – The Crofters Rights, Bristol 11.12.23

Civic / These New South Whales – The Crofters Rights, Bristol 11.12.23

The last time I was in The Crofters (The Croft as it was then called) was to witness a typically off-the-hinge night when the Dwarves... Details
Dirt Box Disco/Split Dogs – Jacs, Aberdare – 10<sup>th</sup> December 2023

Dirt Box Disco/Split Dogs – Jacs, Aberdare – 10th December 2023

“Hooray Hooray it's Dirtbox day.” It feels like a mighty long time since I had that melody line spinning around in my head in the... Details
The Wonder Stuff / Nigel Clark – Shepherds Bush Empire 09.12.23

The Wonder Stuff / Nigel Clark – Shepherds Bush Empire 09.12.23

As 2023 draws to a close it seems right that I find myself somewhere waiting for The Wonder Stuff to rock up and rock out... Details
<strong>Alabama 3 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 19th November 2023</strong>

Alabama 3 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 19th November 2023

For many years I would tell anyone with ears that Brixton based collective Alabama 3 were one of the best live bands on the planet.... Details
Death Cult / Lili Refrain – Manchester Albert Hall. 18/11/23

Death Cult / Lili Refrain – Manchester Albert Hall. 18/11/23

Having seen The Cult play a blinding set in the summer when they announced Death Cult dates it seemed only fair to head to Duffys... Details
Francis Rossi – ‘Tunes & Chat’ – Porthcawl Grand Pavillion 17.11.23

Francis Rossi – ‘Tunes & Chat’ – Porthcawl Grand Pavillion 17.11.23

My only experience of seeing Francis Rossi was with Quo but I went to see The Alarm support themin a football stadium and it was... Details
OFF!/Teen Mortgage – The Exchange, Bristol – 14<sup>th</sup> November 2023

OFF!/Teen Mortgage – The Exchange, Bristol – 14th November 2023

The best way to sum up tonight’s gig is to live in the moments just after tonight’s headliners have left the stage. The Exchange’s walls... Details
Wonk Unit/The Pleasures/System Reset – Le Pub, Newport – 5<sup>th</sup> November 2023

Wonk Unit/The Pleasures/System Reset – Le Pub, Newport – 5th November 2023

It might be Bonfire night but the only fireworks I’m interested in seeing tonight are those being generated by this stellar three band bill. It’s... Details
Terrorvision/The Bar Stool Preachers – St. George’s Hall, Bradford – 3<sup>rd</sup> November 2023

Terrorvision/The Bar Stool Preachers – St. George’s Hall, Bradford – 3rd November 2023

Hands up who's seen a bad, or even an average Terrorvision show over the years? No, I thought not. Bradford’s finest export don’t do average.... Details