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Tag Archives: Paul Guerin
Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – 02 Forum, London, 14 September 2018
Playing a classic album in its entirety is now such a well established concert concept that bands are having to approach it a little differently. The Quireboys already did this many years ago to mark 20 years of ‘A Bit … Continue reading
Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Tolbooth, Stirling, 7 December 2017
Almost exactly a year ago local man Ross Wilson managed to lure The Quireboys to Stirling for a show under the ‘Rock For Strathcarron’ banner. The premise is that all profits raised from the gigs are donated to nearby Strathcarron … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 O'Clock, 7th December 2017, acoustic, blues, Filip Rapp, gig, Guy Griffin, Hey You, Keith Weir, live, Paul Guerin, Quireboys, review, rock, Rock For Strathcarron, Ross Wilson, Spike, Stirling, Sweden, The Gloria Story, Tolbooth
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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Islington Academy, London, 23 April 2017
There is a danger we can become blasé about the Quireboys, and it is easy to form a stereotype around the lovable, shambolic rogues with the singer in a gypsy headscarf and glass in hand, who turn every gig into … Continue reading
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Tagged Dave McCluskey, gig, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir, Last Great Dreamers, Nick Mailing, Paul Guerin, Quireboys, review, rock, Spike, Twisted Love
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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – The Tolbooth, Stirling, 14 December 2016
A gig in Stirling is a rare occurrence and as it is the closest I get to a home tie this show was a must see. Add in the facts that the night was being put on by ‘Rock For … Continue reading
Album review: THE QUIREBOYS – Twisted Love
Off Yer Rocka [Release date 16.09.16] Twisted Love is the tenth studio album release by Spike and co. and it reinforces the fact that the band are still in fine form and as relevant as ever. The album was recorded … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir, Off Yer Rocka, Paul Guerin, review, rock, Spike, The Quireboys, Twisted Love
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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – The Bungalow, Paisley, 18 September 2016
Rock gigs in Paisley are not the most frequent of occurrences but The Bungalow venue is trying to rectify that situation. It is the first time I have been in the venue which has gone under a few different names … Continue reading
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Tagged 18 September 2016, gig, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir, Killswitch Engage, live, Paisley, Paul Guerin, SKAM!, Spike, The Bungalow, The Quireboys, Twisted Love
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Gig review: HRH AOR TOUR – ABC, Glasgow, 17 March 2016
Walking along Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow towards tonight’s venue was like being transported to Grafton Street in Dublin. It was St Patrick’s Day and the streets were awash with green, Guinness hats and people looking for drinking, dancing, good music … Continue reading
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Tagged 02 ABC, 17 March 2016, blues, Bonafide, Chic Festivals, gig, Glasgow, Guy Griffin, Hardcore Superstar, HRH, Keith Weir, live, Paul Guerin, Pontus Snibb, review, rock, Spike, The Quireboys, Thirteen Stars
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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – The Garage, Glasgow, 20 November 2014
Mid November is a time when you can count on a few things, shops will have their decorations up, the latest ridiculous Christmas ads will hit your TV screens and Spike and his merry men will be in town ready … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 November 2014, blues, Brian Hogan, gig, Glasgow, Guy Griffin, javier Vargas, Keith Weir, live, Paul Guerin, Preachers Son, review, rock, Spike, The Garage, The Quireboys, Vargas Blues Band
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Gig Review: QUIREBOYS – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh,16 February 2014
The Quireboys have to be one of the hardest working and most enduring bands on the UK rock scene. This year sees the band celebrate their 30th anniversary with the promise of a new album, some special birthday shows, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 16th February 2014, Beautiful Curse, Curran, Edinburgh, gig, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir, live, Paul Guerin, Quireboys, review, Spike, Voodoo Rooms
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Gig review: QUIREBOYS – The Garage, Glasgow, 11 October 2013
The Quireboys’ annual autumnal visit to The Garage in Glasgow has has now become a firm favourite of my wife and I. There is always a great atmosphere at the gig and a special bond between band and audience that … Continue reading
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Tagged 11th October 2013, Bad Touch, Beautiful Curse, Bonafide, Bottle Of Whisky, Donald MacCloud, Enable Scotland, Frankie Millar, gig, Glasgow, Keith Weir, live, Paul Guerin, Quireboys, Spike, The Garage
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