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Gig review: ROBERT JON AND THE WRECK – Academy 2, Manchester, April 16 2026

All the way from Orange County California, Robert Jon And The Wreck pulled a near capacity Manchester crowd, who were eager to be entertained. They started with The Devil Is Your Only Friend, but I think Manchester could be added … Continue reading
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Tagged Academy 2, April 16 2026, blues, blues rock, gig, Manchester, review, Robert Jon & The Wreck, rock, southern rock
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Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, The Graveltones – Academy 2, Leicester, 30 September 2013

There was a buzz of excitement and expectation coming into tonight’s gig for a few reasons, The Temperance Movement are riding on a high after release of their same titled debut album, The Graveltones have just launched their debut album … Continue reading
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Tagged Academy 2, gig, Leicester, review, rock, Samuel Taylor, The Graveltones, The Temperance Movement
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