Category: Live Reviews

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…]

John Corabi & Friends – European Shuffle TourLive at The Classic Grand, GlasgowReview By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson When you talk about seasoned journeymen of rock ‘n’ roll, you’re talking about John Corabi. Born in Philadelphia and now residing in Nashville, Corabi has spent decades living and breathing this music, [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson Courtney Hadwin is no stranger to big stages. From that jaw-dropping audition on America’s Got Talent to performances at Carnegie Hall and sharing bills with Sister Sledge, the Durham powerhouse has lived a lifetime in music – and she’s only 21. Tonight, however, is [more…]

REVIEW AND PHOTOS BY DAMIEN HARVEY Seeing Pedro Santos headline his first solo show felt like watching someone step fully into their own story. Walking into The Garage, the room already buzzed with that specific kind of anticipation you only get when fans know they’re about to witness a turning point. After the [more…]

Where – The Brickyard, Carlisle When – 6th/7th February 26 Day Two – Saturday Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott It’s day two of the Rockmantic Weekender, organised by Upstaged Ltd, and after such a brilliant day yesterday (see separate review), I was ready to do it all again. There’s a fantastic [more…]

Words and Photos by Dave Martin/Favershamphotography On a dark and dank day in Margate Marisa and the Moths took to the stage to brighten the days of the crowd in the ballroom as part of their tour supporting Chris Jericho’s Fozzy. The band entered the stage to loud applause and Marisa took [more…]