Black Star Riders / Blues Pills / Tax the Heat / Dirty Thrills – Queens Hall, Edinburgh (9th November 2017)

Well, this was a night for the calendar. Black Star Riders supported by three excellent and varied blues bands. With an early kick-off, the supports acts all making their Edinburgh debut, there’s a surprisingly large crowd formed by the time I’m inside. Making their second visit to Scotland (the first being Wildfire this year), Dirty … Continue reading Black Star Riders / Blues Pills / Tax the Heat / Dirty Thrills – Queens Hall, Edinburgh (9th November 2017)

Review: Dirty Thrills – Heavy Living

Look at the list of bands who have influenced Dirty Thrills or even hear them in the music and there’s one theme which ties them together: swagger. Whether it’s Led Zeppelin and Bad Company or Rival Sons and Queens of the Stone Age, they all bring it in spades. More assured than their debut, Heavy … Continue reading Review: Dirty Thrills – Heavy Living

Wildfire 2017: Saturday Review

Day two of this year’s festivities meant it was the inaugural day for the Moshville Times stage featuring gems like Empyre, AC Rid and Killatrix. Mosh and Nick will be reviewing that one. However, at 10am, it’s markedly quieter than this time yesterday as people trickle in and the stories of the night before start. … Continue reading Wildfire 2017: Saturday Review

Dirty Thrills/ Almost Easy – The Station, Cannock 22nd OCT 2016

Dirty Thrills have been on my radar for a couple of years now after a friend insisted I caught them live in Camden. I was immediately drawn to this heavy, bluesy rock band following their electrifying set. It's the second time they've been in my neck of the woods this year, firstly supporting the mighty … Continue reading Dirty Thrills/ Almost Easy – The Station, Cannock 22nd OCT 2016