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Live Review: FM / Dare – Picturedrome, Holmfirth 25.11.2023
The Holmfirth Picturedrome played host to a Saturday night of classic rock excellence, courtesy of legendary bands FM and Dare. The venue provided an intimate and unique setting that perfectly complemented tonight’s classic rock vibes. The pretty much sold out crowd, a diverse mix of long-time fans and newcomers alike. Dare opened the evening with …
Live Review – Billy Bragg – Birmingham Town Hall 25.11.23
Billy Brag brought his #TheRoaringForty Tour to the iconic Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday evening playing to a packed house of over 1000 fans old and new. Opening with a 40 minute video showcasing Billy’s history for the under 30’s who’d need help from an I Phone to get a better understanding about who he …
Gallery: Cruel Sister – The Grand Social, Dublin 3.11.2023
Cruel Sister, aka Dublins own Faith Nico headlined a sold out show in Dublin at The Grand Social on November 3rd. Taking her name from the traditional murder ballad ‘The Twa Sisters’ Nico makes interesting noise / art rock, taking the lead of PJ Harvey and the like. Check out the gallery from the show, …
Live Review: A Certain Ratio – The Crescent, York, 18.11.2023
Words: Jim F / Pictures: Huw WilliamsIt’s been a while. Last time I saw A Certain Ratio -Manchester indie-punk/funk royalty was at a hometown gig at the G-Mex on a Factory Records night, with New Order and fresh faced Happy Mondays. 15,000 tickets sold in 45 minutes, at least according to the greatest pop impresario …
Live Review and Gallery: A Night with The Toothpicks at Metro Lair, Showcasing the Best of Sydney’s Indie-Rock Scene – 24.11.23, Eora/Sydney
Last Friday night, the dark side alley beside Metro Theatre buzzed with excitement as Sydney’s indie music lovers made their way to the hidden gem known as the Metro Lair. A speakeasy vibe enveloped the intimate venue, overflowing with spirit and camaraderie. The occasion? A gig by the electrifying Sydney indie-rock band, The Toothpicks, who …
Live Gallery: Highly Suspect at the Crowbar, Sydney 24.11.2023
Highly Suspect tore through the night with a ferocity that made every strained chord and throaty howl feel like a primal scream
Live Review: Norman Willmore Sextet – The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen 23.11.2023
Tonight’s gig was very special indeed. Not only because it was set in one of Scotland’s legendary Jazz locations, The Blue Lamp, but because this was only one of two gigs that Norman Willmore’s sextet would perform. Made up of highly acclaimed musicians from around the country, Drummer Corrie Dick and Laura Jurd on Cornett, …
Live Review and Gallery: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls Bring their Never Ending Tour Of Everywhere to Enmore Theatre – 22.11.23, Gadigal/Sydney
The Enmore Theatre served as the perfect setting for an unforgettable night with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls last night as they continued on their Never Ending Tour Of Everywhere. The venue brimmed with immense positive energy, a signature ambience that naturally accompanies any of us in the presence of a punk artist wielding …
Live Gallery: MÅNESKIN at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney 22.11.2023
Måneskin live at the Hordern a frenzied fusion of electric energy that roars through the crowd
Live Review: Symposium / A @ Club Academy, Manchester 16/11/2023 – Part 1
It’s agony when you’re waiting on a new spare part to arrive, so you can get your cherished motor back on the highway. So, with a new flux-capacitor from eBay fitted, I cranked the old DeLorean up to 88mph and transported myself to a better time. Around 1996 to be exact, when as a first-year …