Back at Bannermans tonight, we have two great acts: The Conny Bloom Band and The Warner E. Hodges Band. Up first is Electric Boys frontman Conny Bloom. You might recognize the rhythm section, as he has borrowed Jason Knight on bass and Shane Dixon on drums from Warner. The band cranks through a fast-paced, enjoyable … Continue reading Gig Review: The Warner E. Hodges Band / The Conny Bloom Band – Bannermans, Edinburgh (21st May 2024)
Author: Gary
Gig Review: Yes – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (24th May 2024)
It was a dull but warm evening as I strolled up the stairs to the impressive Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. This venue always promises a good concert experience. I wandered through to the merch desk and bought a tour shirt and baseball cap. There was a large display of various sized prints by Roger Dean, … Continue reading Gig Review: Yes – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (24th May 2024)
Gig Review: Rush tribute featuring Moving Pictures / Leoni Jane Kennedy – Bannermans, Edinburgh (6th May 2024)
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)
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)