Words - Jo Lloyd // Photography - Mark Lloyd Buffalo Summer are a bluesy rock band hailing from South Wales and whilst I knew the name, I’m embarrassed to say that I had never witnessed the band live. Luckily, Saturday night's gig at Birmingham’s Asylum 2 has ensured that I will never miss out on them … Continue reading Buffalo Summer / Piston / Shebrew – The Asylum 2, Birmingham (Dec 3rd, 2016)
Category: Gig Reviews
The Prophets – The Big Comfy Bookshop, Coventry (3 December 2016)
Female-fronted pop punk band The Prophets played the first of two sold out acoustic shows at The Big Comfy Bookshop in Coventry last night. Set in Coventry's (borderline-hipster) Fargo Village, The Big Comfy Bookshop was a gorgeous setting for the intimate acoustic performance; with books from floor to ceiling, home-made cakes and a good wine … Continue reading The Prophets – The Big Comfy Bookshop, Coventry (3 December 2016)
Alter Bridge / Volbeat / Gojira / Like a Storm – SSE Hydro, Glasgow (1st December 2016)
The outside of the Hydro arena is illuminated in blood red whilst on the inside; one of this year’s hottest arena tours finally hits Glasgow: modern titans Alter Bridge backed by Volbeat, Gojira and Like a Storm. Like a Storm kick things off and unperturbed by the lukewarm welcome they receive, they throw themselves into … Continue reading Alter Bridge / Volbeat / Gojira / Like a Storm – SSE Hydro, Glasgow (1st December 2016)
Bullet For My Valentine / Killswitch Engage / Cane Hill – O2 Academy, Glasgow (30th November 2016)
The ice cold wind blew up a storm on a cold Wednesday night outside the O2 Academy in Glasgow. However, this served to deter very few of the punters that eagerly awaited one of this year's most anticipated tours. After having a nice chat with Justin from KSE (Coming soon!), I made my way over … Continue reading Bullet For My Valentine / Killswitch Engage / Cane Hill – O2 Academy, Glasgow (30th November 2016)
Dance Gavin Dance / Good Tiger / Jonny Craig / Kurt Travis – The Fleece, Bristol (15th Nov 2016)
Ten years is a huge milestone for any band, and for American math rockers Dance Gavin Dance, a band who have gone through many line up changes, to be able to set out on a UK tour and bring along with them two former frontmen was a treat indeed! The night was a monumental one, … Continue reading Dance Gavin Dance / Good Tiger / Jonny Craig / Kurt Travis – The Fleece, Bristol (15th Nov 2016)
Black Stone Cherry: The Kentucky Experience – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 25th Nov 2016
There are bands that work hard and keep coming back. And there's Black Stone Cherry who take it to extremes. Tonight's show at the Royal Concert Hall, a first appearance there for both the band and your reviewer, was their third appearance in the city this year and the second in a week. Following on … Continue reading Black Stone Cherry: The Kentucky Experience – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 25th Nov 2016