Category: Live Reviews

Saturday 13th July. Another early start after a very late night as we said farewell to Peter the head of the PR team. We got to the site with time to spare and caught the first band on – Gate Crasher who set us up nicely with some quality hard rock. Exit [more…]

Day 2 – 12th July Friday 12th July. We were up bright an early for the first shuttle and as we arrived Denoi were just finishing their set. Soon after those heavy hitting Canadians Osyron hit the stage and gave us all a major wakeup call with some crushingly heavy power metal [more…]

Review by Tim Marcus with photos from Sam Conquest Photography We’re back on site at Springbok Park for what promises to be another full on day of wonderful blues and rock and everything inbetween. Kicking things off today is an artist who, until the start of this year was new to us, [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes How lucky were we to have two glorious days of sunshine for this fantastic festival? Quickly becoming a fan favorite, everywhere you looked, people were enjoying their day, creating an atmosphere that was nothing short of magical. As we walked in, the final day was about to kick [more…]

Beaux Gris Gris at the Tuesday Night Music Club Review and Photos By Ken Jackson I have been lucky enough to have seen Beaux Gris Gris (Robin Davey and Greta Valenti) six or seven times at least in the last few years, and they never fail to deliver an exceptional performance. Each [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson Madison Galloway is a roots / rock / blues musician from Fergus. Ontario who has been making waves in the Canadian music scene when she dropped her debut EP Who Knows Where all the way back in 2015. She has gigged constantly and continued [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson The Commoners were a 4 piece roots rock outfit from Toronto, Canada, the boys began their journey into the world of music around a decade ago listening to bands like The Black Crowes, Derek Trucks, Marcus King & The Allman Brothers. The boys are [more…]

Review and photos By Glen Parkes with photos also by Mark Thompson On a gloriously sunny and swelteringly hot day in Maidstone, Kent, we embarked on the second day of the Maid of Stone Festival 2024. The atmosphere was electric as the stages were meticulously set, the bands eagerly awaited their turn [more…]

Review and Photos By Gary Osbourne Madison Galloway took the stage at The Craufurd Arms with an impressive and heartfelt performance that set the perfect tone for the evening. Her set was a blend of folk, rock, and blues, showcasing her versatile musicianship and captivating stage presence. Madison’s rich, soulful voice immediately [more…]

REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAMIEN HARVEY Stone Broken kicked off their three-date tour with an electrifying performance at Chinnerys in Southend on the 19th of July, 2024. The tour, which includes stops in Dover and Southampton, promised an unforgettable experience for fans, and the opening night did not disappoint. From the moment [more…]

Review and Photos By Glen Parkes On a hot and sticky night, the atmosphere at Moat Park in Maidstone, Kent was electric as we gathered for the second Maid of Stone Festival. The anticipation was palpable as Paul Anthony of Planet Rock fame took the stage to introduce the opening band. The [more…]

Review and Photos By Ken Jackson It’s always a treat to discover and photograph a new band, and while new to me, Alex Voysey and his band have been making waves for a while. Recently appointed as Youth Ambassador for the UK Blues Federation, Alex is passionate about the benefits of music-making, [more…]