On a cold, slightly damp Saturday evening in the heart of Bristol, who would have known what a special night we were in for. With the release of their new album Shoals last month, these boys brought their tour to the 02 Academy in Bristol for a night of good music, with support from BillieContinue reading “Live Review: Palace at 02 Academy Bristol with Billie Marten. 5th February 2022”
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Live review and photos: The Darkness with Massive Wagons. O2 Academy Bristol – 07/12/21
After the release of their new album Motorheart earlier this year, it was only appropriate for a UK tour to follow, with a massive 22 shows, all within the UK, supported by rock favourites Massive Wagons. We caught the show when they played at The O2 Academy in Bristol. With only one opener for aContinue reading “Live review and photos: The Darkness with Massive Wagons. O2 Academy Bristol – 07/12/21”
Live review: Electric Litany with No Feathers and Nossiennes – Exchange Bristol 13/11/21
Fresh on their first ever UK tour, London based Electric Litany brought their experimental mix up of sounds to the Exchange Basement stage for a Saturday night of good music and good times. Opening the show was the fabulous No Feathers. A local band, these guys got the small, albeit lively, crowd warmed up andContinue reading “Live review: Electric Litany with No Feathers and Nossiennes – Exchange Bristol 13/11/21”
Live review: Don Broco with NOISY and Kid Brunswick, O2 Academy Bristol – 9th November 2021
After releasing their new album – Amazing Things – recently, Don Broco brought their last night of the tour to Bristol, turning a quiet Tuesday night into something full of energy and excitement! The show was opened by Kid Brunswick, a grunge artist from London. He opened the night with a mix of tracks fromContinue reading “Live review: Don Broco with NOISY and Kid Brunswick, O2 Academy Bristol – 9th November 2021”
Live review: Scouting For Girls, with Ben McKelvey and Aliensdontringdoorbells – Cheese and Grain, Frome. 23/10/2021
Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their album Everybody Wants To Be On TV, scouting for girls stopped off in Frome as part of their MEGA 45 stop UK tour. When these guys tour, they tour hard. Before anything else, I have to say how much I love this venue. In a quiet little SomersetContinue reading “Live review: Scouting For Girls, with Ben McKelvey and Aliensdontringdoorbells – Cheese and Grain, Frome. 23/10/2021”
Live Review: Skindred at O2 Academy Bristol, with Trashboat and RXPTRS. 8th October 2021
After seeing Skindred and Trash Boat at the Download Pilot this year, this was one gig I was super excited to be at. Skindred are an amazing live experience, and Benji’s interaction with the crowd is second to none. Trash Boat are also amazing live, and one I was happy to see again. The showContinue reading “Live Review: Skindred at O2 Academy Bristol, with Trashboat and RXPTRS. 8th October 2021”
Review: Our day at Dot To Dot 2021
Dot To Dot festival is always my highlight in the Bristol gig calendar. A full day of non-stop music, with an array of new and undiscovered artists playing across the city, as well as some hidden gems and seasoned music professionals. This year started at The Lanes for me, with Sunspot out in the courtyard.Continue reading “Review: Our day at Dot To Dot 2021”
Lost Evenings day 4 recap
Well, it had to end at some point and day 4 marked the last of the festivities for this year’s Lost Evenings Festival. I’ll be honest, the day got off to a rough start, thanks to the DJ set hosted by Frank at the Underworld the previous night. But after some coffee and paracetamol, IContinue reading “Lost Evenings day 4 recap”
Lost Evenings Day 3 recap
Day three of lost evenings was all about England Keep My Bones, being the 10 year anniversary of the album. But first was the wonderful ‘Lunch At The Lock’, hosted by Xtra mile recordings. Throughout the afternoon, we were treated to brilliant acoustic sets from Berries, PET NEEDS and Beans On Toast, who stood in for Johnny Lloyd. I also had the opportunityContinue reading “Lost Evenings Day 3 recap”
Lost Evenings Day 2 recap
After the relative calm and easy start to Lost Evenings with a (mostly) acoustic night at the roundhouse, tonight was the first night where we could all properly let off some energy with some loud and dance along music. Well, actually the first act of the night might not have quite been a full bandContinue reading “Lost Evenings Day 2 recap”
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