Tonight, it's the Canadian masters of Metal, Anvil, at Bannermans in Edinburgh, touring their new album One And Only. First up, in only their second gig, are local boys 8th Circle, a band reportedly born from a mutual love of single malt whisky and riffs. They open with a heavy rocker, "The Bull Song," a … Continue reading Gig Review: Anvil / 8th Circle – Bannermans, Edinburgh (1st October 2024)
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Gig Review: Albert Bouchard – Bannermans, Edinburgh (26th September 2024)
Here we are at Bannermans in Edinburgh to witness the legend that is original Blue Öyster Cult drummer, Albert Bouchard. It’s hard to believe he’s 77! If you caught him and his brother Joe last time, you already know you’re in for a treat. Tonight, we have a real bonus—he’s playing Imaginos in its entirety, … Continue reading Gig Review: Albert Bouchard – Bannermans, Edinburgh (26th September 2024)
Gig Review: Kara Grainger / Burnside Burners Blues Band – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (19th September 2024)
Here we are at the Voodoo Rooms tonight to catch the wonderful Kara Grainger, whom I've been eager to see live for some time. But first up, local boys The Burnside Burners Blues Band entertain us with some well-crafted old-school blues covers. They open with a groove-laden tribute to Otis Rush, "All Your Love (I … Continue reading Gig Review: Kara Grainger / Burnside Burners Blues Band – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (19th September 2024)
Gig Review: Blaze Bayley / Prymå – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (18th September 2024)
It’s been a couple of years since I last caught up with one of my favourite singers, but here we are again at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow to see the fabulous Blaze Bayley and the Absolva boys on tour with his new album Circle of Stone. We have one support act to enjoy first—Prymå from the … Continue reading Gig Review: Blaze Bayley / Prymå – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (18th September 2024)
Gig Review: Warrior Soul / Lowdrive – Bannermans, Edinburgh (10th July 2024)
It's been a couple of years—well, six years—since I last saw Kory and Warrior Soul. Here they are back at Bannermans Edinburgh for the 30th anniversary of the *Space Age Playboys* album, which they are playing in full tonight. First up, though, we have the always great Lowdrive. I've seen Lowdrive a couple of times … Continue reading Gig Review: Warrior Soul / Lowdrive – Bannermans, Edinburgh (10th July 2024)
Gig Review: Bad Knees / Versaints / The Shorez – The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh (6th July 2024)
It’s been a while since I’ve popped into The Banshee Labyrinth, but here we are to catch up with the boys from local band Bad Knees. We also have post-punk/grunge band Versaints from Ludlow, Shropshire, and the surfy garage local Edinburgh band The Shorez. We have a nice crowd by the time The Shorez open … Continue reading Gig Review: Bad Knees / Versaints / The Shorez – The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh (6th July 2024)