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Live review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day 5 (the final day, Monday, 10.04.2023)
The final day of Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023 was upon us. The weather had been superb throughout the festival, with only one wet day of the six days (inclusive of the 5 day campers night) and Monday promised more of the same fine weather. The preceding 5 days had taken a reasonable toll on my …
Live Review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day 4 (Sunday 09.04.2023)
Day 4 began with a trip to catch Round Mountain Girls, a lively folk-rock band who I had only caught glimpses of in the past, and was keen to see. I certainly wasn’t disappointed, and their high-energy performance has ensured that I will almost definitely be catching them again in future. Next up was the …
Live Review: Hot Mulligan / Arms Length – The Garage, London 27.04.23
By Henry Groves Although this was a small 600 capacity venue, it didn’t stop crowds queuing to make sure they got a good spot in the Highbury music venue. By the time the support, Arms Length, came on, the venue was already near capacity. I did think it was because Hot Mulligan don’t tour the …
Live Review: Æ MAK / Fears – Whelan’s, Dublin 27.04.2023
Photos & Words Kate Lawlor: Opening the show with her celestial ballads, Constance Keane otherwise known as ‘Fears,’ set the tone for the dreamy night ahead. Performing songs from her debut album ‘Oíche, she shared with us beautiful and vulnerable lyrics which predominantly lamented her personal struggles with mental health, clearly touching the hearts of …
Live Review: Atreyu – The Showbox – Seattle, Wa – 30.04.2023
By Anthony Moore The historic Showbox at the Market in Seattle, Washington was buzzing with excitement as the crowd awaited the arrival of metalcore band Atreyu on their “The Hope of A Spark” tour. As the lights dimmed, and Da Rude’s “Sandstorm” blasted through the venue, the audience erupted in a deafening roar, ready to …
Live Review: Reverend and the Makers / Sam Scherdel – The Leadmill, Sheffield 29.04.23
A trip to the Leadmill in Sheffield for the Reverend and the Makers Heatwave In the Cold North album launch show. First up was Sam Scherdel and his excellent band with a stripped back semi acoustic set. No drums but an equally effective Cajon percussion replacement which helped set the right vibe. In tune with …
Gallery and Set-lists: Corrosion of Conformity / Jimmy Coup / Plainride – The Academy, Dublin 01.05.2023
Corrosion of Conformity made a visit to The Academy in Dublin for the start of their European tour, opening the night were German heavy rock band Plainride and a surprise on the night was an impromptu short set of Thin Lizzy songs preformed by Jimmy Coup (The Coup De Grace) which happened just before COC …
Gallery: Kilkenny Roots Festival 25th Anniversary, Sunday 30.04.2023 – various venues
Sunday brought another fantastic day of music to the bustling city of Kilkenny with a similar line up to Saturday for the ticketed shows, one of the great things about this festival is that the majority of the acts play a number of shows throughout the weekend, so music fans can get to see all …
Gallery and Set-lists: Arxx / Cherym – The Workman’s Club, Dublin 28.04.2023
Brighton’s Alt- Rock gal pal duo Arxx played a six date Irish tour and taking up the support slot on four of those were three piece Pop-punk band Cherym from Derry.One of those dates was at Dublin’s The Workman’s Club and on the night the band were joined on stage by member’s of the Pillow …
Gallery: Kilkenny Roots Festival 25th anniversary, Saturday 29.04.203 – various venues
Second day of the Kilkenny Roots festival and what a fun packed day it was with eight ticketed shows and of course the too many to mention free gigs around the city.One of the highlight’s of the day was the James Yorkston – Nina Persson & the Secondhand Orchestra as yes it is Nina Persson …