Tag Archives: Bristol

Gig review: PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS – Thekla, Bristol, 18 November 2021

Posted on November 23, 2021 by jason
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First of all, what a venue, for the uninitiated, the Thekla is a floating music venue, it was a cargo ship in days gone by. It well and truly commands its place in Bristol’s thriving music scene. The staff are … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE AMAZONS – O2 Academy, Bristol, 17 November 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by jason

It’s a cold Sunday night, and raining heavily as I try to navigate the streets of Bristol, armed with Google Maps and a soggy friend in tow to see the Amazons. We finally arrive at the O2 Academy, where the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE DEAD DAISIES/The Treatment/The Amorettes – O2 Academy, Bristol, 14 April 2018

Posted on April 23, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
THE DEAD DAISIES - O2 Academy, Bristol, 14 April 2018

Supergroups come and go, more often than not exploding onto the scene with excitement then invariably disappearing due to the sound of clashing egos… This is not necessarily the case with The Dead Daisies: yes, they have had more line … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LAURENCE JONES – The Tunnels, Bristol, 22 September 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
LAURENCE JONES - The Tunnels, Bristol, 22 September 2015

Young blues guitarists come and go but every so often one stands out from the crowd and makes heads turn, a young Laurence Jones burst onto the scene with his debut album ‘Thunder In The Sky’ and since then has … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HEAVEN’S BASEMENT – The Fleece, Bristol – 25 March 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by david.wilson
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This tour package contains some of the best up and coming bands currently doing the rounds across the UK.  With a large crowd present for tonight’s gig it would appear that the word is spreading that there are some first … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: MICHAEL MONROE – Thekla, Bristol, 2 December 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by david.wilson

Michael Monroe’s illustrious career in the history of rock and roll started in 1980 when he was the flamboyant, fun and edgy vocalist of Hanoi Rocks. This new sounding glam punk band had a strong influence over many bands including … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: VISTA CHINO – Bristol O2 Academy, 1 November 2013

Posted on November 9, 2013 by david.wilson
Vista Chino, Bristol Academy, 1 November 2013

Everyone who has loved metal and hard rock since the 90’s has heard of the mighty Kyuss. With the exception of the bass player the original line up are now reincarnated as Vista Chino. With a pounding new album, ‘Peace’, … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE BLACKOUT – The Fleece, Bristol, 22 August 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Since touring with the Lost Prophets and winning Kerrang’s Best British Newcomer award in their early days, The Blackout have come a long way, recently releasing their fourth album ‘Start The Party’.  On the eve of playing the main stage … Continue reading →

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