Tag Archives: Spike

Album review : THE QUIREBOYS – Hey You! The Parlophone Years 1989-93 (4 CD Boxset)

Posted on March 22, 2025 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date : 28.03.25] From Choirboys to Queerboys to Quire Boys. This 4 CD set is a compact quartet of Quireboy’s music, comprising their first two charting albums, with bonus tracks, plus an album of demos and an … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SPIKE- Half Moon, Putney, London, 16 February 2025

Posted on February 19, 2025 by andynathan

The art of the raconteur, one who can tell stories about their life in an absorbing and amusing manner, is easy to attempt and difficult to carry off, as any of us who have had the misfortune to listen to … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE QUIREBOYS – Wardour Street

Posted on November 1, 2024 by jason

Cadiz Music [Release date 01.11.24] When I heard Spike had been ousted by his own band but had drafted in original Quireboys guitarist and co-founder the late, great, Guy Bailey to help resurrect the true Quireboys, rejoined by most of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STONEDEAD FESTIVAL – Newark Showground – 23,24 August 2024

Posted on September 3, 2024 by david.wilson

Since the first Stonedead (or Stonedeaf as it was back then) the festival has gone from strength to strength driven by word of mouth and a very active Facebook group. Each year has sold out that bit sooner than the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE DEAD DAISIES – Shepherds Bush Empire, 10 November 2021

Posted on November 14, 2021 by andynathan

To quote the title of one of their songs, in many ways the Dead Daisies are ‘like no other’, even to the extent that they have been described as a collective rather than a band. Line ups have regularly changed, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged David Lowy, Dead daisies, Doug Aldrich, gig, Glenn Hughes, Grand Slam, Guy Griffin, Quireboys, Spike, Tommy Clufetos | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS- Boileroom, Guildford, 1 October 2021

Posted on October 5, 2021 by andynathan

Quireboys gigs come in all shapes and sizes- including those rescheduled orchestral shows next year- but some of my most enjoyable have been their acoustic shows. Lead singer Spike also made the format work when I saw him on his … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SPIKE- The Cavern, Raynes Park, London, 15 July 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021 by andynathan

There can hardly be a rock fan who has not seen the Quireboys at some point in the last 35 years and whatever their view of the band, warmed to the bibulous, twinkly, laddish charms of singer Spike. The Quireboys’ … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – 02 Forum, London, 14 September 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by andynathan

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 →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Aaron Buchanan and the Cult Classics, Erik Gronwall, gig, Guy Griffin, H.E.A.T., Homewreckers and Heartbreakers, Keith Weir, Paul Guerin, Quireboys, review, Spike, Those Damn Crows | Leave a comment

Gig review – STONEDEAF FESTIVAL – Newark Showground, 25 August 2018

Posted on August 31, 2018 by david.wilson

This festival had my attention from the first announcement. A group of enthusiasts lamenting the demise of the old one day Monsters Of Rock festivals wanted to resurrect the format for those sick of the multi day, multi stage festivals. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Tolbooth, Stirling, 7 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by david.wilson

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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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Islington Academy, London, 23 April 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by andynathan

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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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – The Tolbooth, Stirling, 14 December 2016

Posted on December 15, 2016 by david.wilson

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 →

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Album review: THE QUIREBOYS – Twisted Love

Posted on October 4, 2016 by david.wilson

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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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – The Bungalow, Paisley, 18 September 2016

Posted on September 22, 2016 by david.wilson

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 →

Posted in GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 18 September 2016, gig, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir, Killswitch Engage, live, Paisley, Paul Guerin, SKAM!, Spike, The Bungalow, The Quireboys, Twisted Love | Leave a comment

Gig review: HRH AOR TOUR – ABC, Glasgow, 17 March 2016

Posted on March 22, 2016 by david.wilson

QUIREBOYS - 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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Gig review: SPIKE’S FREE HOUSE – The Borderline, London, 7 June 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by andynathan

Quireboys singer Spike is on a mission to bring the work of one of his big influences, gravel voiced Scottish singer Frankie Miller, to a wider audience, much in the same way that Joe Elliott has championed Ian Hunter and … Continue reading →

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News: MAGNUM, ECLIPSE, MASTODON – Monday 19 January 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jason

Magnum - The Tivoli, Buckley, 20 April 2014

In the studio and working on their next albums are Magnum and Mastodon. Soilwork will release their first live DVD/Blu-ray, ‘Live In The Heart Of Helsinki’ on March 13th via Nuclear Blast. HMV is the biggest seller of physical music … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Sheffield Corporation, 27 November 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

In over thirty years The Quireboys have had multiple lineup changes but the core of Spike and Guy has been together for all the albums and has helped to develop their distinctive rock and roll sound. Support band tonight Preachers … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – The Garage, Glasgow, 20 November 2014

Posted on November 23, 2014 by david.wilson

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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Album review: THE QUIREBOYS – This Is Rock n Roll II

Posted on November 18, 2014 by jason

Off Yer Rocka [Release date 27.10.14] This has been some year for The Quireboys. They are celebrating their 30th anniversary, have been on a worldwide tour and have recently released latest album “Black Eyed Sons”. They are also re-releasing their … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE QUIREBOYS – Black Eyed Sons

Posted on July 23, 2014 by jason

Off Yer Rocka Recordings [Release date 16.06.14] 2-CD/DVD The Quireboys are currently celebrating 30 years as a band – 30 years, where did that go, it seems like only yesterday that the band were being heralded as the next big … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Live Rooms, Chester, 6 February 2014

Posted on February 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

What better way to spend my birthday that at a live gig and tonight we are at The Quireboys acoustic show in The Live Rooms, Chester. A new venue that is ideally situated across from the train station and has … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: QUIREBOYS – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh,16 February 2014

Posted on February 18, 2014 by david.wilson

The Quireboys - photo by Simon Dunkerley

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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Gig review: QUIREBOYS – The Garage, Glasgow, 11 October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by david.wilson

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 →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | 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 | Leave a comment

DVD review: THE QUIREBOYS – Live at the Town & Country Club

Posted on October 8, 2013 by jason

Wienerworld [Release date 24.09.13] New to DVD is The Quireboys October 1992 show from London’s Town & Country Club – or for those of you under, let’s say 30, The Forum. The band were touring in support of their recently … Continue reading →