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Gig review: SPOCK’S BEARD – The Garage, London, 7 May 2013
A very healthy turn out for a Tuesday night gig, swelled slightly by those here to see Sound Of Contact (including Marillion’s guitarist Steve Rothery). Sadly I only caught the tail end of opener’s Beardfish’s set who went down well … Continue reading
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Tagged Beardfish, gig, Phil Collins, prog rock, review, Ryo Okumoto, Simon Collins, Sound Of Contact, Spock's Beard, Ted Leonard
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Gig review: AUDREY HORNE, Camden Underworld, 2 May 2013
You often wonder why some bands are not bigger names than expected, when talking music with fellow fans. Threshold and their modest following in their native UK are often one that crops up and I’d add Audrey Horne who played … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 May 2013, AUDREY HORNE, Camden Underworld, gig, London, review, Sahg, The Mercy House
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Gig review: DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – The Garage, Glasgow, 30 April 2013
There is a fine line between genius and madness and it is one that Devin Townsend has been balancing on precariously for many years. I recall seeing him for the first time fronting Vai when they supported Aerosmith on their … Continue reading
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Tagged 30/04/13, Devin Townsend, Devin Townsend Project, Epicloud, For The Imperium, gig, Glasgow, live, metal, review, rock, The Garage
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Gig review: SUICIDAL TENDENCIES,DRI,Waking the Dead – Amos’ Southend,Charlotte,NC,26 April 2013
They say the sun shines on a dead dog’s ass from time to time. Can’t think of a more accurate cliché that fits my life. After a long ofrun of seeing some awesome shows it seemed that the well had … Continue reading
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Tagged DRI, gig, review, Suicidal Tendencies, Waking The Dead
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Gig Review: SAXON, QUIREBOYS – ABC, Glasgow, 21 April 2013
It’s been a long time since I have seen Saxon, too long in fact. I should have caught them at Download last year but a combination of heavy traffic and mud ensured that Biff and the guys had been and … Continue reading
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Tagged 21 April 2013, ABC, gig, Glasgow, hard rock, heavy metal, live, Quireboys, Redline, review, Saxon
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Gig review: SAXON, The Quireboys, Leamington Assembly, 18 April 2013
A couple of years ago Biff announced from the Assembly stage that he was so impressed with the venue and the audience that he promised to bring the band back on the next tour. Many things get said within the … Continue reading
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Tagged 18 April 2013, Biff Byford, gig, heavy metal, heavy rock, Leamington Assembly, Redline, review, Saxon, The Quireboys
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Gig review: HELLOWEEN – The Forum, Kentish Town, London, 16 April 2013
If you are a frequent visitor to our pages, especially our gig reviews section, you would have undoubtedly noticed that on the 15th of April, a day prior to the one featured in this review, I attended a magnificent Pain … Continue reading
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Tagged 16 April 2013, Gamma Ray, gig, Helloween, Kai Hansen, Kentish Town Forum, London, metal, power, review, rock, Shadowside
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Gig review: WORLD PARTY, RNCM, Manchester,15 April 2013
The RNCM main concert hall provided a suitably majestic setting for what was to be an evening of wonderful music, the stage arranged on the hexagon floor had the backdrop of the rather impressive Hradetsky Concert Organ and the theatre … Continue reading
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Tagged 15 April 2013, gig, Karl Wallinger, Manchester, pop, review, RNCM, rock, singer, songwriter, Todd Dorigo, World Party
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Gig review: PAIN OF SALVATION – The Relentless Garage Islington, London,15 April 2013
Support Acts: Anneke van Giersbergen, Arstidir Review and photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis At my age, venturing out on a Monday night to a gig can only be prompted by some pretty special events, among which I count the fact … Continue reading
Gig review: ANTHRAX, Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte, NC, April 13 2013
I’m back! Well maybe…sort of…I don’t know. Those two or three keeping track will realize that I’ve not been to a show since Raven in November. At that point it was looking bleak that I’d make it to another show … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthrax, April 13 2013, Charlotte, Exodus, gig, Holy Grail, metal, Municipal Waste, NC, review, Shadows Fall, Tremont Music Hall
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Gig Review: SKID ROW – I AM I – BUFFALO SUMMER,Leamington Assembly,12 April 2013
Young Welsh four piece Buffalo Summer opened up the evenings proceedings, a tight, groove packed sound from a band who at times reminded me a little of The Answer with a touch of The Black Crowes and possibly the swagger … Continue reading
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Tagged 12.02.13, Buffalo Summer, gig, IAMI, Leamington Assembly, Leamington Spa, live, review, Skid Row
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Gig review: MICHAEL SCHENKER – The Picture House, Edinburgh, 11 April 2013
Photo: Steve Goudie I have had a bit of a rant in the past regarding gigs starting early due to venue curfews, tonight though was a new one on me. The doors opened at 6.30, but the first band didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 11 April 2013, Chris Glen, Doogie White, Edinburgh, Francis Buchholz, gig, Herman Rarebell, Michael Schenker, MSG, Picture House, review, rock, Scorpions, UFO, Virgil And The Accelerators
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Gig review: VREID – Barfly, London, 4 April 2013
Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Fabiola Santini I have been living in the UK for a good twelve years now, however, I still find myself somewhat baffled by the state of some venues here in London. Take, for … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 April 2013, Barfly, Black Metal, gig, London, review, Solefald, Vreid
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Gig review: ERIC JOHNSON – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 3 April 2013
An Eric Johnson gig is a bit like stumbling on a secret society. He surreptitiously slunk on to the Empire stage to fill the venue with a rush of notes and an array of magical tones to restore the faith … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 April 2013, blues, Eric Johnson, fusion, gig, guitar, jazz, review, rock, Shepherd's Bush Empire
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Gig Review: THE WILDHEARTS – ABC, Glasgow, 4 April 2013
I am ashamed to say that this gig was my first live encounter with The Wildhearts. They have always been one of the bands near the top of my ‘must do’ list, but up until now our paths hadn’t crossed. … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 April 2013, ABC, Baby Godzilla, Eureka Machines, gig, Ginger, Glasgow, metal, review, rock, the Wildhearts
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Gig review: GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, Bush Hall, London, 13 March 2013
It’s strange how some bands that have a big profile in the United States rarely cross the radar over this side of the pond. Vermont-based Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are one such and I admit to knowing little about … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, classic rock, gig, Grace Potter, review, rock, the Nocturnals
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Gig Review: ERIC MARTIN (Mr Big), Live Lounge, Cardiff, 19 March 2013
Mr Big, made a series of excellent hits dominating the 90s. Eventually they split up in 2002, then after a long break and a reunion in 2009 they decided to stay together and produce a new album in 2011. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 19 March 2013, acoustic, Cardiff, Eric Martin, gig, Live Lounge, Mr Big, review
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Gig Review: LOVE/ HATE, KNOCK OUT KAINE – Bannermans, Edinburgh, 27 March 2013
Interesting venue Bannermans. It is in the Old Town part of Edinburgh and is a vaulted cellar which forms a compact little venue. At their peak Love/Hate would have been playing venues at least ten times the size of Bannermans, … Continue reading
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Tagged 27 March 2013, Bannermans, Blackout In The Red Room, Edinburgh, gig, Jizzy Pearl, Knock Out Kaine, live, Love/Hate, review
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HAMMERFEST V, Pwllheli,Wales,14-16 March 2013
Another year, another venue but Hammerfest V goes on with the same spirit that it has done for the previous years. Yes there may have been a number of people complaining about the new venue, the line up etc but … Continue reading
Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – NQ Live,Manchester, 8 March 2013
Planet Rock Presents was always going to be a great night and that was evident before we arrived at the venue as it was already sold out. This was due to the quality of the bands on tonight and that … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 March 2013, blues, Fighting Wolves, gig, Manchester, NQ Live, review, rock, Slam Cartel, The Temperance Movement
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Gig review: STIFF LITTLE FINGERS – The Forum, Kentish Town, 22 March 2013
The Men They Couldn’t Hang provided a perfect opening for Stiff Little Fingers. Their firebrand folk-punk set harked back to the glory days of The Pogues and the radical high water mark of New Model Army and Billy Bragg. Well-crafted … Continue reading
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Tagged 22 March 2013, gig, Kentish Town, London, review, Stiff Little Fingers, The Forum
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Gig review: FM – Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 23 March 2013
2013 sees FM’s stock as high as it has been for some time. Hot on the heels of not one but two new albums, they filled the first three levels of Shepherds Bush Empire. While last year’s gigs celebrating the … Continue reading
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Tagged 23 March 2013, AOR, FM, gig, It Bites, London, melodic, review, rock, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Vega
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Gig Review: RIVERSIDE / JOLLY – The Classic Grand, Glasgow,16 March 2013
Bass players are second only to drummers in the musician joke stakes. Often seen as failed guitarists the art of the bass player is usually hidden deep in the depths of the live mix somewhere behind the bass drum. Tonight … Continue reading
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Tagged 16 March 2013, Classic Grand, gig, Glasgow, Jolly, prog, Progressive Rock, review, RIVERSIDE
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Gig Review: SAINT VITUS/MOS GENERATOR – The Cathouse, Glasgow, 14 March 2013
Not sure what it says about me, but I do love a bit of doom/ stoner rock. This bill then looked like a good night with the godfathers of doom, Saint Vitus, paired with the excellent Mos Generator. Let the … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 March 2013, Atragon, Doom, gig, Glasgow, live, metal, Mos Generator, review, Saint Vitus, stoner rock, The Cathouse
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Gig review: DAN REED – O2 Academy,Liverpool,13 March 2013
What’s not to like about Dan Reed? Great songs, warmth, and a humility sometimes lacking in other performers. We first caught Dan’s quiet UK renaissance back in 2009 when he took his acoustic guitar around smaller venues, always connecting with … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 March 2013, Dan Reed, Dan Reed Network, gig, Liverpool, O2 Academy, review, rock, singer songwriter
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