Category: Live Reviews

review by Tim Marcus with photos from Sam Conquest Photography We’re back at the St Leonard’s campsite just outside Ferndown in Dorset for the ninth edition of Loverocks, and a fifth consecutive year for us here covering the event. As we exit the conveniently positioned car park and make our way towards [more…]

Saturday 6th June. A 9 song set from the guys kicked off here in the “Dreadnought” what a replacement venue for this night of top dollar rock due to the unfortunate circumstances of initial venue the iconic “Bannermans” in Edinburgh,s Old Town. David on lead guitar with Sophie on bass before a [more…]

DATE – 28th May 2026 Writer – Graeme Wright I was genuinely gutted when Dan Byrne left Revival Black back in 2022. For me they had the chops to go all the way, but it wasn’t to be and Dan set off on his solo career. He’s a local lad, and this [more…]

Sunday 31st May Review By Smudge Smith Photos By Paul McWillians and Smudge Not as hot but still feeling battered so I decided to take it easy. I arrived in time to catch the superb The Soul Revival who were recommended to me by their manager Gypsy. Don’t let the name fool [more…]

Lincolnshire Showground, Grange De Lings 29th May – 31st May 2026 Saturday 30th May Review By Smudge Smith Photos By Paul McWillians and Smudge Another scorcher was on the cards along with the news that Pyroclast had broken down on the motorway and had no chance of getting here. So, the day [more…]

PHOTOS AND REVIEW BY DAMIEN HARVEY Boyzone at Emirates Stadium – Two for the Road Tour – Night 1 of 2 Going into the first night of Boyzone’s final ever tour at Emirates Stadium, I knew it was going to be emotional. I’ve grown up with these songs, so knowing this is [more…]

Philip Sayce Ignites Islington Assembly Hall with a Masterclass in Blues-Rock Power Review and Photos By Ali Burman There are guitarists who play the blues, and then there are guitarists who seem to channel it from somewhere deep within themselves. Philip Sayce belongs firmly in the latter category. Returning to London for [more…]

Lincolnshire Showground, Grange De Lings 29th May – 31st May 2026 Friday 29th May Review By Smudge Smith Photos By Smudge and Paul McWilliams Call of the Wild is hosted in the vast Lincolnshire Showground which is perfect for a three-day rock festival. It’s easy to get to and has perfect amenities [more…]

Support from – Molly Karloff and To Nowhere Where – The Cluny, Newcastle When – 3rd June 26 Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Who knew that The Cluny in Newcastle was the place to be on a Wednesday night? A favourite haunt for students and music lovers alike, the venue has [more…]

VENUE – Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool DATE – 30th May 2026 Words and Pictures – Graeme Wright Jayler have been around for three years or so now and I’ve conspired to miss them live a few times during that period for some unexplained reason. The temptation is there to describe them as the [more…]

Dreadnought Bathgate – Saturday 23rd May ’26. What an awesome sight to see 5 guys on a stage doing what they love – playing live music to the masses. “Rise” the titled EP was delivered and on this occasion was surpassed!!! Kicking this rollercoaster 40 minute set pre “Cassidy Paris” the thought [more…]