The Black Crowes fall into the, “Don’t ask me, just get me a ticket” category. I’ve been fortunate to see them many times, and no matter what the current line-up of the group is, the Robinson brothers and company always bring their “A” game and thus a wonderful Rock n’ Roll party into town.
Numan and his dystopian styled band members visited belfast in 2023 to promote his Intruder Album.
Warsaw, Poland’s progressive masters Riverside have embarked on the final leg of their touring cycle in support of the 2023 released “ID.Entity”, with a string of dates billed as a UK / Ireland tour which brings to conclusion an 18 month schedule that included shows in South America, North America and a European tour that featured the band’s Irish debut in Dublin in April 2023 at The Button Factory among previous dates in England and Scotland.
The congregation gathered in Belfast's Limelight 2 were in for a treat on the eve of Thursday 16th May 2024 as openers Lowen took the stage.
The Bodega is a bewitchingly compact venue positioned in one of Nottingham’s trendy bar and club areas.
A quick run into Nottingham to get parked up, sees us inside the venue far to early. I’ve a great parking spot that I wanted to make sure I got a spot in. Result.
The Nashville trio once again roll up to these shores with an unspoken knowledge they are loved as if they are one of the UKs own.
It’s a warm, fine evening across Bristol, bathed in spring sunshine we’re almost halfway between spring’s equinox and the approaching solstice of summer.
Staind brought the angst and anthems to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on May 3rd, headlining the 102.9 The HOG's annual HOG Fest.
On a beautiful sunny evening in Belfast one man and his band in the Boucher Playing Fields returned after 11 years to a sold-out crowd of 40,000 to show why he is still the boss.
Another Friday night and I’m back at The Rescue Rooms. Tonight, is the opening night of AOR rockers ‘FMs’ 40th Anniversary tour, one they’ve called ‘Old Habits Die Hard’ to promote the latest offerings, yes, we have new songs.
So, a later start tonight has me back in Nottingham, at Rock City’s smaller sibling next door. The Rescue Rooms are a 450-cap venue, of which tonight, is almost sold out. On the billing tonight is JAYLER, supporting KIRA MAC fronted by the formidable voice of Rhiannon ‘Kira’ Hill.
It is amazing to see this band already headline a Blues festival in Glasgow (or anywhere for that matter). With only one album to their name it is testimony to their talent that this venue is packed to the rafters tonight and after some incredible acts throughout the day this really was the cherry on the cake.
Last Thursday, April 25th, The Rave in Milwaukee vibrated with the electrifying energy of Des Rocs' Dream Machine Tour. Despite the clear but chilly Wisconsin night, the crowd inside was anything but cold.
Late afternoon or early evening? Either way it’s ‘twixt the hours of five and six on a chilly but sunny Spring day in the Welsh capital city.
The Kris Barras steam train reaches Nottingham for the penultimate show in this short run. Islington tomorrow has the honour of being the last night.