Category: Live Reviews

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson There’s something quietly special about a Friday night at The Hug & Pint when the rain lashes down outside and the room inside hums with anticipation. Tonight, that buzz belongs to Wakefield-born, Tyne & Wear-rooted songwriter Rosie Doonan — a Northern talent steeped in [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson There are gigs, and then there are full-blown, sweat-dripping, funk-fuelled celebrations of life. At Celtic Connections, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes didn’t just play the legendary Barrowlands — they detonated it. The Glasgow eight-piece has built a formidable reputation since forming in 2019, blending [more…]

Review An Images By Paul McWilliams On a cool February evening in the heart of the city, The Paper Kites brought their beautifully understated world to O2 Ritz Manchester (20 February 2026), delivering a headline show that perfectly captured the spirit of their latest record, If You Go There, I Hope You [more…]

Connolly Hayes Band at the Tuesday Night Music Club Review an Images by Ken Jackson It was absolutely freezing on Coulsdon High Street last night as a very cold but determined line of music lovers snaked its way down the pavement outside the Coulsdon Club, home to the TNMC, patiently waiting to [more…]

Claire Horton PRReview By Darren McIntyreImages by Scott Anderson There’s something special about an artist who’s grown up on the road — and Alyssa Bonagura carries that spirit with effortless charm. Hailing from Franklin, Tennessee, this singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has spent the last decade carving out a sound that stretches far beyond [more…]

Gardenia PublicityReview By Darren McIntyreImages by Scott Anderson When Kezia Gill rolls into town, you know you’re in for more than just a gig — you’re getting a full-blown country party with heart, humour and a whole lot of soul. The Nottinghamshire singer-songwriter has been grafting for over 15 years, cutting her [more…]

Sonic PRReview By Darren McIntyreImages by Scott Anderson When you talk about homegrown talent making serious waves, Dea Matrona are right at the top of that list. Hailing from Belfast and proudly flying the flag for modern blues-infused rock, Mollie and Orlaith have come a long way from busking on the streets [more…]

Review by Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson When two world-class musicians collide, expectation levels soar. With Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen (of Mr. Big, Poison and The Winery Dogs fame) sharing a stage, you know you’re in for something special. Their partnership, born from a mutual love of [more…]

Review by Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson When you talk about the UK’s modern hard rock resurgence, you cannot ignore the relentless rise of Kris Barras. Hailing from Torquay, Devon, Barras has carved out a formidable reputation over the last few years, both as a solo artist and with the Kris [more…]

The second show of 2026 at the Tuesday Night Music Club once again required the ‘sold out’ signs to be figuratively erected. This time for the Kyla Brox Band. Judging by the quality of the artistes and bands advertised for the rest of the year, Richard may want to start printing those [more…]