It’s hard to believe that The Charlatans are about to embark on a 31st anniversary tour (should have been 30th but we all know why this didn’t happen last year!). I mean if bands had gone through half of what these lads have gone through, they'd have packed in a long time ago: nervous breakdowns, … Continue reading The Charlatons – 31st Anniversary Tour
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She Drew the Gun 30.10.19
She Drew The Gun – Manchester Academy 30/10/19 Following a sell out show at the Deaf Institute, She Drew the Gun made their return to Manchester this week and their timing really couldn’t be any better! In a week that saw Parliament confirm that we are heading to the poles in December, and the horrific news … Continue reading She Drew the Gun 30.10.19
No Hot Ashes 29.9.19
On Friday 29th September, we had the opportunity to catch local upstarts No Hot Ashes play one their biggest gigs to date at the o2 Ritz in Manchester. The band has been on tour since August in support of their debut album, Hardship Starship. Upon arriving at the Ritz it was apparent that no one else … Continue reading No Hot Ashes 29.9.19
The Twang – on tour October-December 2019
Back in 2007, Birmingham outfit The Twang burst onto the scene with their debut single ‘Wide Awake’. The single made a splash into the top 20 and launched The Twang onto the music scene. Follow up single ‘Either Way’ smashed into the top 10, seeing the band championed by Radio 1. The band’s debut album, … Continue reading The Twang – on tour October-December 2019
Paul Gilbert is turning it up to 11 this September!
Over the course of the bank holiday, it would be fair to say that getting out into a beer garden and having a few ales with friends is pretty much standard: this bank holiday was no different, some live sport (go the Wire!), and some live music to boot. Whilst out my friend and I … Continue reading Paul Gilbert is turning it up to 11 this September!
Olympia 26.7.19
Olympia – Yes, Manchester This week saw a heatwave hit the UK of proportions none of us were prepared for: cue office staff complaining that they don’t mind it hot but this is “too hot”, and town centres across the land festooned with men of all shapes and sizes strutting about the place as if … Continue reading Olympia 26.7.19
The Kooks, Castlefield Bowl 12.07.19
Once again Manchester seems to be the eye of the hurricane for cultural and sporting events: with Old Trafford playing an integral part of the Cricket World Cup, the biannual behemoth that is the Manchester International Festival and, of course, the now traditional Sounds of The City Festival. Taking place at Castlefield Bowl and located … Continue reading The Kooks, Castlefield Bowl 12.07.19
Dave Fidler 5.4.19
Dave Fidler – The Eagle Inn, Salford I’ve been going to gigs now for near enough 23 years and sometimes indifference can creep in, so much so that I can't begin to imagine the amount of decent support bands I’ve missed by deciding to have “just one more”. Since setting up my own blog, I’ve … Continue reading Dave Fidler 5.4.19
Larkin Poe at Gorilla. 10.03.19
Larkin Poe – Gorilla 10.03.19 Nashville based sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, better known as Larkin Poe, are embarking on a UK and European tour starting this weekend in Manchester at Gorilla. The tour is in support of their fourth studio album Venom and Faith which has garnered huge critical and and commercial success. The … Continue reading Larkin Poe at Gorilla. 10.03.19
White Denim 15.02.19
White Denim – Albert Hall, Manchester Reviewed on 15/02/2019 There is something quite satisfying arriving at a gig and seeing a big gong on stage: rather like a cow-bell, these are criminally under used musical apparatus’ that offer a great deal to any song! However why should I expect anything less from White Denim, for … Continue reading White Denim 15.02.19
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