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Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – The Tivoli, Buckley, 28 November 2018

It was good to see “The Tiv” nearly full tonight, in stark contrast to our last visit and Wishbone Ash. This has more to do with Wishbone’s more extensive itinerary and accessibility and Black Star Riders’ more modest – and … Continue reading
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Tagged 28 November 2018, Black Star Riders, Buckley, Damon Johnson, gig, hard rock, North Wales, review, Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, The Tivoli
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Gig review: HRH PROG VI – Pwllheli, North Wales, 17-18 November 2017

David Randall writes… Friday Edgar Broughton opened the proceedings on Stage 1 without his band but with tales of daring-do over a career spanning nearly 50 years and since his signing to the Harvest label in 1968. Apparently he presided … Continue reading
Gig review: GRAHAM BONNET BAND – The Tivoli, Buckley, 30 July 2017

In this exclusive edit Graham tells Get Ready to ROCK!’s David Randall about his current activities and band. (15:02) The hour special is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 27 August at 18:00 GMT. The full version is … Continue reading
Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – Tivoli, Buckley, 6 August 2014

Do you dream? Red spotlights bathe a small stage, dry ice drifts into an audience who dream of the 1970s. Scott Gorham, backstage, dreams of glory days and friendships lost. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and relax … the boys … Continue reading
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Tagged 6 August 2014, Black Star Riders, Buckley, Damon Johnson, gig, hard rock, Jimmy DeGrasso, North Wales, review, Ricky Warwick, Robbie Crane, rock, Scott Gorham, Thin Lizzy, Tivoli
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Gig review: JEFF SCOTT SOTO – The Tivoli, Buckley, 23 June 2014

Setlists.fm is a blessing and a curse. Notwithstanding the occasional inaccuracy it has proved a boon to lazy or forgetful reviewers but also a useful tool to evaluate the worthiness of a tour. And recently I used it to decide … Continue reading
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Tagged 23 June 2014, Axel Rudi Pell, Buckley, gig, Jeff Scott Soto, Journey, North Wales, review, SoulSirkus, Talisman, The Tivoli, W.E.T., Yngwie Malmsteen
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News: HRH AOR2 adds more acts to line-up including legendary AOR singer Robin Beck

HRH AOR have announced more acts for next spring’s extravaganza including US legendary Female AOR sensation Robin Beck, LAs House of Lords, La Paz, Dynazty, ColdSpell, Bonafide and many more great acts. HRH AOR is pleased to welcome the Florida-based, … Continue reading
Gig review: URIAH HEEP – The Tivoli, Buckley, 21 February 2013

That anyone can pay £20 to see one of the UK’s most enduring rock bands, and then gawp at their phone looking at the football results, may say more about the state of music in 2013 and – moreover - … Continue reading
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Tagged 21 February 2013, blues rock, Buckley, gig, hard rock, North Wales, review, The Tivoli, Uriah Heep, Virgil And The Accelerators
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