Tag Archives: Edinburgh Playhouse

Feature: Albums that time forgot – GRAND PRIX – Samurai

Posted on April 14, 2020 by david.wilson

Chrysalis [1983] Back in 1983 I ventured along to my first gig on my own at the tender age of 14 to see Iron Maiden at the Playhouse in Edinburgh (Friday 13th May to be exact) and what a show … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums that time forgot, All Posts, FEATURES | Tagged 1983, album, Andy Bernie, Bernie Shaw, CD, Edinburgh Playhouse, Grand Prix, heavy metal, Iron Maiden, Mick O'Donoghue, Phil Lanzon, Ralph Hood, review, Robin McAuley, rock, Samurai, There For None To See | Leave a comment

Gig review: KISS – Hydro, Glasgow, 16 July 2019

Posted on July 17, 2019 by david.wilson

The run up to this gig had me reminiscing, looking back to my first Kiss live encounter in 1983. As a fresh faced 15 year old I went along full of anticipation of a spectacular show and I wasn’t disappointed. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 16th July 2019, Ace Frehley, Alive, Detroit Rock City, Edinburgh Playhouse, End Of The Road, Eric Singer, Final tour, Gene Simmons, gig, Glasgow, Glasgow Apollo, Hydro, Kiss, live, Make up, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, review, rock, Tommy Thayer | Leave a comment

Gig review: 80’s INVASION TOUR – Edinburgh Playhouse, 20 March 2016 (Big Country, Midge Ure)

Posted on March 23, 2016 by david.wilson

The 80’s are rapidly becoming the new 60’s in terms of misty eyed nostalgia. The teenagers of the 80’s are now in the 40 to 50 ish bracket with the disposable income (allegedly!) to indulge themselves and relive their teen … Continue reading →