Here we are back at Bannermans for a night of blues-infused rock 'n' roll with the fabulous Troy Redfern. But first, we have a young four-piece band from Glasgow in the form of Warm Reekin' Rich. The boys are inspired by classic rock, blues, psychedelic, and folk music, and it certainly showed in their style—hints … Continue reading Gig Review: Troy Redfern / Warm Reekin’ Rich – Bannerman’s Edinburgh (4th March 2025)
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Gig Review: Saracen / Tytan / Spartan Warrior / Tantrum – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (15th February 2025)
Here we are at Ivory Blacks, amid a sea of denim cut-offs and more band patches than I've seen in a long while, for a night of old-school metal billed as Tytan's NWOBHM Night. Kicking things off tonight are local boys Tantrum, who kindly stepped in after Elixir had to pull out. The guitars kick … Continue reading Gig Review: Saracen / Tytan / Spartan Warrior / Tantrum – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (15th February 2025)
Gig Review: Moving Pictures (Rush tribute band) – La Belle Angelle, Edinburgh (21st December 2024)
A special day today and a momentous night for any Rush fan. Here we are at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh on 21/12/24, celebrating 2112 day, the legendary album released by Rush in 1976. Tonight, we are treated to 2112 on 21/12 at 21:12. Grown men may cry tonight. There’s no support band for this … Continue reading Gig Review: Moving Pictures (Rush tribute band) – La Belle Angelle, Edinburgh (21st December 2024)
Gig Review: Frankie and The Studs / Stoaters – Bannermans, Edinburgh (16th December 2024)
Back at Bannermans in Edinburgh for a UK exclusive date with Frankie and The Studs from Hollywood, USA. Frankie, in this case, is Frankie Clarke, the lead singer and guitarist, and daughter of none other than Gilby Clarke. Before the main act, we have one support band: local punk Oi boys, The Stoaters. The Stoaters … Continue reading Gig Review: Frankie and The Studs / Stoaters – Bannermans, Edinburgh (16th December 2024)
Gig Review: Cherie Currie / Slyder Smith & the Oblivion Kids – Bannermans, Edinburgh (26th November 2024)
Here we are at Bannerman's, sadly for Cherie Currie's last ever UK tour, but first we have Slyder Smith & the Oblivion Kids, a band I have seen a few times now and have always been enjoyable. A different rhythm section tonight with Slyder Smith on guitar/vocals than the last time I saw him with … Continue reading Gig Review: Cherie Currie / Slyder Smith & the Oblivion Kids – Bannermans, Edinburgh (26th November 2024)
Gig Review: Chris Holmes / Holyrude Vault – Bannermans, Edinburgh (13th November 2024)
Ahh Bannermans again, this time for ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes. First up, we have local boys Holyrude Vault. I reviewed these lads just over a week ago when they opened for Gilby Clarke here at Bannermans, and the setlist tonight is pretty much identical but just as enjoyable. As I mentioned previously, Holyrude Vault is … Continue reading Gig Review: Chris Holmes / Holyrude Vault – Bannermans, Edinburgh (13th November 2024)