Month: September 2026

Review by Gary Roebuck Photos By Callum Roebuck Kicking Valentina hit up Bannerman’s on a Saturday 29th August. Saturday night on the eve of the cities fringe festival finishing and although not part of the festival activities in this part of the city tonight Bannerman’s was “bouncing”. Following on from another mega [more…]

Where – Lilliardsedge Park, Jedburgh  When – 4th/6th Sept 2026  Review and photographs by Linda McDermott  Sunday 6th September Day Three   Sunday morning at Edgefest near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders is now into its third and last day (see previous reviews) and the campers are already up and about as the gates open at midday. With seven bands and artists [more…]

Review and photos By Ali Burman Jack J Hutchinson and bassist Greg Smith prove that you don’t need a full band to make a serious blues-rock impact at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Opening for Robin Trower is no small undertaking. Trower has spent more than five decades establishing himself as one of the [more…]

Review and photos by Ali Burman The legendary guitarist brings five decades of tone, feel and psychedelic soul to Shepherd’s Bush — and proves that the fire still burns brightly. There are guitar heroes, and then there are guitarists who have created a sound so distinctive that you know who is playing [more…]