Category: Live Reviews

Review And Photos By Linda McDermott Bannermans witnessed an electric night as Collateral, a band forging their path in rock, took the stage for the first time at this venue. Having previously experienced their powerhouse performance at Firevolt, tonight’s gig held promises of a setlist blending old favourites and fresh tracks, giving [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson Extreme is a hard rock band from Malden, Massachusetts originally formed in 1985 when Messrs Cherone & Bettencourt got together and started writing songs. They caught the attention of A & M who signed them on the spot, they delivered their debut album in [more…]

Review And Photos By Linda McDermott Bannermans, a hidden gem nestled just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, stands as a testament to the vibrant rock culture of the city. Its stone-built arches create an intimate and gothic ambience, perfectly suited for music enthusiasts. On a Monday night, this eclectic venue hosted [more…]

Review and Photos by Graeme Whitworth Glittering Festivity: Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Christmas Kitchen Tour Shines at O2 City Hall, Newcastle” Sophie Ellis-Bextor transported the audience into a dazzling holiday realm at O2 City Hall, Newcastle, with her enchanting “Christmas Kitchen Tour.” Embraced by the festive spirit, she graced the stage adorned in a [more…]

Review By JEM Potos by Paul McWilliams The electrifying energy that preceded Hannah Wicklund’s performance at AO Arena Manchester on November 19th, 2023, was matched only by the sheer dynamism she brought to the stage during her brief but impactful 20-minute set. Amidst the buzz surrounding Wicklund’s rising star, her entrance was [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos by Zee Zee Photography Winterstorm is a festival held in Troon Town Hall that has been rocking the Ayrshire coast since 2016 and has seen many of the world’s top acts grace the main stage and bring us the best music has to offer. This weekend sees [more…]

Review by Glen Parkes Photos By Paul McWilliams Greta Van Fleet’s long-awaited arrival at Manchester AO Arena for their Starcatcher World Tour was nothing short of a revelation. As a first-time attendee to one of their concerts, my expectations were soaring, matched only by the palpable anticipation rippling through the crowd. The [more…]

Review By Smudge The Brickmakers, Norwich Friday, November 24th 2023 Friday night in the Far East, Norwich to be exact. Definitely not tropical, practically freezing and damp but that didn’t dampen my excitement for an evening of top-notch UK talent. Pryma were prompt followed closely by Lavire but at doors open Jehennah [more…]

Support – Truckstop Honeymoon Live at The Brickyard Carlisle on Thursday 24th Nov Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Truckstop Honeymoon The Brickyard in Carlisle is a great venue for live music and when I arrived there was a crowd of around sixty people already there and a few waiting at the [more…]

Review by Darren McIntyre photos by Scott Anderson WinterStorm is a festival held in Troon Town Hall that has been rocking the Ayrshire coast since 2016 and has seen many of the world’s top acts grace the main stage and bring us the best music has to offer. This weekend sees the [more…]