Now, a new venue for me tonight as I stroll into the fabulous-looking old converted church that is Oran Mor in Glasgow, here to see one of my favourite Japanese bands, Shonen Knife. But first up, we have local two-piece band The Cords. The band comprises sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi, and with a debut … Continue reading Gig Review: Shonen Knife / The Cords – Oran Mor, Glasgow (8th June 2025)
Category: Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Eminence – SESC Belenzinho, São Paulo (30th May 2025)
We have all surely come across many “come to Brazil” comments while scrolling social media. All bands, no matter the style, no matter the size, have at least one hopeful Brazilian fan clamoring for their arrival into the “país do futebol”. What is all the hype about, though? Bands like Sepultura, Angra, Krisiun and Ratos … Continue reading Gig Review: Eminence – SESC Belenzinho, São Paulo (30th May 2025)
Gig Review: Oasis / Richard Ashcroft / Cast – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (5th July 2025)
Well, Cardiff is electric right now! Last summer while sitting in the middle of a field with hardly any phone reception, my wife somehow managed to grab 2 tickets for the 2nd night in Cardiff for Oasis’s come back tour, Live 25…and the day is finally here! I was in Cardiff by midday and it … Continue reading Gig Review: Oasis / Richard Ashcroft / Cast – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (5th July 2025)
Gig Review: Psyclon Nine / Antania / Pretty Addicted – Bannermans, Edinburgh (1st July 2025)
I was able to finally catch a gig in Edinburgh’s iconic Bannerman’s bar, having been many times as a bar patron but never into the events area this was exciting and let me state first and foremost, it DID NOT disappoint! The gig area is so incredibly intimate it felt like being around friends for … Continue reading Gig Review: Psyclon Nine / Antania / Pretty Addicted – Bannermans, Edinburgh (1st July 2025)
Gig Review: Electric Boys / The Spangles – Bannermans, Edinburgh (4th June 2025)
Here we are again at my home from home for one of those enduring bands from the ’80s - the fabulous Electric Boys. But first, we have those pop punk lads, The Spangles. Their setlist draws heavily from their 2019 album #Sweet F.A., and the boys open with the bouncy singalongs "I Don't Wanna Go" … Continue reading Gig Review: Electric Boys / The Spangles – Bannermans, Edinburgh (4th June 2025)
Breaking Boundaries Festival Review: BST Hyde Park featuring Noah Kahan and more (4th July 2025)
Musically the BST events are right across the spectrum, from pop to rock to dance and more. This year's headliners on the various days included Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, ELO and (the one I got the chance to see) Noah Kahan. I'm actually going to be quite brief on … Continue reading Breaking Boundaries Festival Review: BST Hyde Park featuring Noah Kahan and more (4th July 2025)