We are back again at the fabulous La Belle Angele in Edinburgh to catch Kris Barras's new side project, Hollow Souls. But first up, we have the amazing Troy Redfern, who is continuing his stripped-down shows, this time with Paul Annis on drums and percussion (whereas I saw him with Nicky Waters last time). We … Continue reading Gig Review: Hollow Souls / Troy Redfern – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (5th November 2025)
Author: Gary
Gig Review: The Birthday Massacre / Lesbian Bed Death / Diamond Black – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (26th October 2025)
La Belle Angele is becoming a somewhat regular venue this year, and I have no complaints at all as I am here again. This time, it's to catch up with those polite Canadians The Birthday Massacre, but first up we have two support bands: the touring support, Lesbian Bed Death, and on selected dates, Diamond … Continue reading Gig Review: The Birthday Massacre / Lesbian Bed Death / Diamond Black – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (26th October 2025)
Gig Review: 999 / Twisted Nerve / Shock And Awe – Bannermans, Edinburgh (24th October 2025)
So here we are back at Bannermans to see a band that I first got into when I was 16 back in 1978, those fabulous punk rockers 999. But first up, we have two other punk-related bands, starting with local Edinburgh boys Shock And Awe. They have been on the go since 2004 with their … Continue reading Gig Review: 999 / Twisted Nerve / Shock And Awe – Bannermans, Edinburgh (24th October 2025)
Gig Review: Graham Bonnet / Victory Or Die – Slay, Glasgow (23rd October 2025)
Well here we are again, back at what is becoming one of my fav venues in Glasgow, Slay. We are here to catch a real singing legend in the form of Mr Graham Bonnet. He is doing the majority of Michael Schenker Group's 1982 Assault Attack album (on which he was the singer) plus a … Continue reading Gig Review: Graham Bonnet / Victory Or Die – Slay, Glasgow (23rd October 2025)
Gig Review: Ally Venable / Blue Milk – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (15th October 2025)
Here we are at one of my favourite Edinburgh venues to catch a young lady I've been trying to see for a while, but other gigs have kept getting in the way. Tonight, I finally get to see Ally Venable, but first up we have Glasgow-based Blue Milk. The boys are strongly influenced by Delta … Continue reading Gig Review: Ally Venable / Blue Milk – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (15th October 2025)
Gig Review: Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts / CJ Wildheart – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh (14th September 2025)
Here we are at the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh. It's been a while since I've been here, so what better temptation than the fabulous Ricky Warwick on his 'Blood Ties' tour, suitably supported on all dates by his long-time mate, the equally fabulous CJ Wildheart. The band strolls onto the stage as CJ kneels down … Continue reading Gig Review: Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts / CJ Wildheart – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh (14th September 2025)