When you can no longer see Rush live, you need to find a band that's said to be the next best thing. So here we are at Bannermans Edinburgh to see Moving Pictures, a Scottish Rush tribute band. But first up is songwriter/performer and tonight's merchandise girl, Leoni Jane Kennedy, doing an acoustic Rush set. … Continue reading Gig Review: Rush tribute featuring Moving Pictures / Leoni Jane Kennedy – Bannermans, Edinburgh (6th May 2024)
Author: Gary
Gig Review: Bulletboys / Garden of Eden / Alpha Sista – Bannermans, Edinburgh (15th March 2024)
Back at Bannermans Edinburgh for the first time this year, we're here to catch the Bulletboys, returning after a six-year absence. But first, we have two new bands for me to discover. First on stage are Alpha Sista from Northern Ireland, led by their dynamic neon-haired singer, Hayley Norton. They launch straight into the rocking … Continue reading Gig Review: Bulletboys / Garden of Eden / Alpha Sista – Bannermans, Edinburgh (15th March 2024)
Gig Review: Paul Di’Anno / Noturnall / Electric Gypsy – Bannermans, Edinburgh (22nd/23rd November 2023)
So here we are back at Bannermans again to see the legend that is Paul Di'Anno on the first night of a two night sell out, I've always preferred the Di'Anno Maiden over any other version as good as Bruce and Blaze are - so fingers crossed for a good couple of nights! On tour … Continue reading Gig Review: Paul Di’Anno / Noturnall / Electric Gypsy – Bannermans, Edinburgh (22nd/23rd November 2023)
Gig Review: Tailgunner / Tantrum / Oath Sc / Wild Fire – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh (18th October 2023)
Here we are again back at Bannermans, Edinburgh for a night of proper heavy metal and a band I've wanted to see for while: Tailgunner. But we have three other bands to enjoy first, kicking off with Wild Fire who start the show with "Undercover" from their fabulous 2023 Buried Deep EP. With a crunching … Continue reading Gig Review: Tailgunner / Tantrum / Oath Sc / Wild Fire – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh (18th October 2023)
Gig Review: Wishbone Ash / Jeanice Lee Band – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh (16th September 2023)
An evening out at one of my favourite venues, The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh, for one of those all time classic bands, Wishbone Ash. In keeping with the format of whole album plays from last year's excellent Argus album tour, the band are playing the whole of the excellent Live Dates album this time around. … Continue reading Gig Review: Wishbone Ash / Jeanice Lee Band – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh (16th September 2023)
Gig Review: A Gazillion Angry Mexicans / Dunes / The Vessel / Square Dance Caller – Bannerman’s Bar, Edinburgh (6th September 2023)
Another wee night at my favourite venue for a four-band bill from Newcastle and Australia. We start with Melbourne-based groove rock band Square Dance Caller on their first UK tour, formed in 2021 by multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and brothers Brendan (guitarist/singer) and Michael Etherington drummer/singer). The lineup is completed by Mat Hooler on keyboards and James … Continue reading Gig Review: A Gazillion Angry Mexicans / Dunes / The Vessel / Square Dance Caller – Bannerman’s Bar, Edinburgh (6th September 2023)