Month: March 2026

O2 Academy, Islington, London Wednesday 11th March 2026 Review By Smudge Smith Wednesday was cold and grey, but after a couple of liveners with my erstwhile colleague Adrian Hextall, we were suitably warmed up for what was to become a wonderful, lively night. We agreed that both Ronnie Romero and Primal Fear [more…]

by Darren McIntyre album,Nottingham’s rising heavy outfit Phoenix Lake have been steadily carving a name for themselves on the UK metal circuit since forming in 2018. Blending heavy metal, hard rock and metalcore with melodic flair, the band have built momentum through relentless touring and a growing catalogue that includes an EP, [more…]

There’s a growing buzz surrounding The Zac Schulze Gang, and after witnessing their explosive performance at The Queen’s Hall, it’s easy to understand why. The blues-rock trio from Gillingham in Southeast England has spent the last few years building a reputation as one of the UK’s hardest-working live acts. Formed in 2020, [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Barry Douglas Chesney Hawkes is a singer / songwriter / occasional actor who started his career aged 19 in the film Buddy’s Song and featured his best known single The One & Only. Chesney was born into a musical family, his father Chip Hawkes of Tremeloes [more…]

Where – MacArts, Galashiels When: 7th March 2026 Support – Jake Martin Review and photographs by Linda McDermott If you’ve not been to a gig at MacArts in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, you’re missing out. Originally a church, the venue has been transformed into one of the area’s standout live music [more…]

Review by Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson Few modern blues-rock artists command a stage quite like Samantha Fish does. The Kansas City guitarist, singer and songwriter has built a formidable reputation over the past decade and a half, blending gritty blues traditions with fiery rock energy and fearless musicianship. With fourteen [more…]