Category Archives: GIG REVIEWS

Gig review: THE NEW ROSES – Camden Underworld, London, 1 December 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by andynathan
THE NEW ROSES- Camden Underworld, London, 1 December 2022

It’s been a case of making up for lost time for German rockers The New Roses.  I’d been highly impressed by their headline London show at this same venue in late 2018 and the following year’s ‘Nothing But Wild’ was … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DANNY VAUGHN – The Grace, London, 4 December 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by andynathan
DANNY VAUGHN- The Grace, London, 4 December 2022

Danny Vaughn was one of those troubadours who made lockdown life more bearable for rock fans with his ‘Vaughnsday’ on line acoustic performances from his living room.  The pandemic had interrupted his usual busy schedule, whether solo, with Tyketto or … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOHN OTWAY – Face Bar, Reading, Thursday 15 December 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by jason
John Otway, Odeon Leicester Square, London, 7 October 2012

This time last year when penning my John  Otway gig I noted… “Welcome to the Brave New World/1984 as this was the first gig I was asked to show my covid pass. Sign of the times but if it keeps … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE KUT – The Six Six Bar, Cambridge, Sunday 20 November 2022

Posted on December 3, 2022 by jason
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It’s been quite the year for The Kut, with leading light Princess Maha having been awarded two song writing awards and latest album GRIT having hit the Number One spot in the rock charts. Rounding off 2022 in celebratory style … Continue reading →

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Gig Review – STATUS QUO – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow – 26th November 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by david.wilson
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One sure sign of life getting back to normal post Covid is Status Quo rocking into the Christmas period with their festive concerts. Long a staple of the Winter touring schedule, Quo’s annual jaunt is much anticipated and as predicted … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SQUEEZE- Hammersmith Apollo, London, 19 November 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by andynathan
SQUEEZE- Hammersmith Apollo, London, 19 November 2022

Squeeze’s hit making days may be long behind them but the band have a remarkable longevity: as Chris Difford mentioned from the stage, he and Glenn Tilbrook have now been writing together for 50 years. However rather than being reduced … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TEIGER – Strongroom Bar, London, Thursday 10 November 2022

Posted on November 16, 2022 by jason
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It’s a mark of just what a buzz there is around Teiger that, despite transport strikes hitting the Capitol, people had seemingly made their way by planes, trains and automobiles to Central London’s Strongroom Bar and packed the place out. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TYGERS OF PAN TANG – Black Heart, Camden, 12 November 2022

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Davoski
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I sometimes struggle with this venue. Low ceilings and a low stage means poor visibility if there’s anything like a good crowd in; and often the sound is sludgy and bass heavy. So for Tygers of Pan Tang to overcome … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PETER FRAMPTON – Royal Albert Hall, London, 8 November 2022

Posted on November 15, 2022 by andynathan
PETER FRAMPTON- Royal Albert Hall, London, 8 November 2022

In 2019 Peter Frampton broke the sad news that he had a progressive muscle weakening disorder and embarked on a farewell tour, which I was lucky enough to catch that summer at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Dates for his … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL (HRH XV), Great Yarmouth, 3-5 November 2022

Posted on November 14, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
HARD ROCK HELL XV, Great Yarmouth, 3-6 November 2022

With many regular attendees – and there are many – this was the first HRH with an international line up since Covid 19 struck it’s blow to both music and travel industries. It’s refreshing to see that overseas bands are … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BEAUX GRIS GRIS AND THE APOCALYPSE – The Duke of York, Ipswich, Wednesday 9 November 2022

Posted on November 13, 2022 by jason
BEAU GRIS GRIS AND THE APOCALYPSE - November 2022

It takes a special kind of love that brings Californian based band Beaux Gris Gris and the Apocalypse to an Ipswich pub on a Wednesday night in late Autumn but rewarded with a packed and enthusiastic audience, it seems like … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BRAVE RIVAL – The Blues Bar, Tring, 10 November 2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Davoski
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So good to see live music being promoted and supported in my own neck of the woods. The Blues Bar at Tring now attracts quality live acts twice a month from its new venue on the edge of town. Tonight, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KINGDOM OF MADNESS- 100 Club, London, 28 October 2022

Posted on November 10, 2022 by andynathan
KINGDOM OF MADNESS- 100 Club, London, 28 October 2022

When Mark Stanway abruptly quit Magnum midway through a tour late in 2016, a significant trinity was broken up, as he had been the longest serving band member after Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin, his keys playing a big part … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DARE – Islington Academy, London, 27 October 2022

Posted on November 9, 2022 by andynathan
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2022 has been Dare’s most active year in some while. Spring saw the release of their first album in six years, and their most convincing in a long time, in ‘Road To Eden’ and now came an extensive autumn tour, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CATS IN SPACE – Sub 89, Reading, 26 October 2022

Posted on November 7, 2022 by andynathan
CATS IN SPACE- Sub 89, Reading, 26 October 2022

2022 has seen the release of what for me is Cats in Space’s finest hour yet in their fifth studio release ‘Kickstart the Sun’. The double album fully justified their decision last year to curtail some tour dates to concentrate … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE DIRTY STRANGERS – Esquires, Bedford, Thursday 27 October 2022

Posted on November 3, 2022 by jason
THE DIRTY STRANGERS – Esquires, Bedford, Thursday 27 October 2022

Without doubt, The Dirty Strangers are one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands in the country. A bold statement maybe but for anyone who’s ever witnessed them live will understand. There’s an honesty here that’s shorn of any bull, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Hydro, Glasgow – 25th October 2022

Posted on November 2, 2022 by david.wilson
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Alright, I may be stretching the ‘rock’ part here with Mr Williams. Apart from his song ‘Rock DJ’ and a mention of Kiss (without the make up) in ‘Strong’, the ex Take That man isn’t exactly known for his hard … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – Islington Academy, London, 21 October 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022 by andynathan
WISHBONE ASH- Islington Academy, London, 21 October 2022

Classic rock’s golden age is now giving us half century celebrations of bands and landmark albums. One such – indeed my all time favourite album – is Wishbone Ash’s ‘Argus’, which was voted album of the year by Melody Maker … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – O2 Arena, London, 20 October 2022

Posted on October 30, 2022 by andynathan
DEEP PURPLE- O2 Arena, London, 20 0ctober 2022

Deep Purple’s distinguished career is being extended by a late period, dare I say, Purple patch. Albums seem to be coming at a swifter rate and 2020’s ‘Whoosh’ received the band’s best reviews and chart placings in years, being followed … Continue reading →

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Gig review: H.E.A.T. – Electric, Brixton, London, 18 October 2022

Posted on October 25, 2022 by andynathan
H.E.A.T- Electric, Brixton, London, 18 October 2022

Since H.E.A.T’s London show was first announced in early 2020 a lot has happened. The show was postponed twice, the venue switched and Vega dropped off the bill after refusing to play second fiddle to the fast rising Mason Hill. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: QUARANTUNE ROCKS 2022, The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville 21 & 22 October 2022

Posted on October 25, 2022 by jason
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A group of rock music fans who supported each other during Lockdown gathered at the Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville on 21-22 October, for Quarantune Rocks 2022, a weekend of live music supporting new rock bands and small music venues. “For … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MONSTER TRUCK- Islington Assembly Hall, London, 11 October 2022

Posted on October 23, 2022 by andynathan
MONSTER TRUCK- Islington Assembly Hall, London, 11 October 2022

The main stage Saturday lineup at this year’s Download Festival was enlivened by two fine mid afternoon performances, one after the other, from Those Damn Crows, then Monster Truck. A bout of severe hay fever had stopped me fully enjoying … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE SHEEPDOGS – Electric Ballroom, London, 9 October 2022

Posted on October 19, 2022 by andynathan
THE SHEEPDOGS- Electric Ballroom, London, 9 October 2022

There seems no end to a newer generation of bands drawing their inspiration from the classic rock sounds of the late sixties and seventies. One such are The Sheepdogs, from Saskatchewan in rural Canada, though they have actually been around … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HOWARD JONES TRIO – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 16 October 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by jason
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“I just want to reassure you that we are actually here, not holograms.” It’s an usual way to open a show, but, having seen the technological marvel that is ABBA Voyage a few days previously, Howard Jones wants to emphasise … Continue reading →

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Gig review: URIAH HEEP – London Palladium, 5 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by andynathan
URIAH HEEP- London Palladium, 5 October 2022

I wonder what the famous critic of their first album who threatened to commit suicide if they made it would think of Uriah Heep celebrating 50 years. Through that time the band, and sole remaining original member Mick Box in … Continue reading →

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