Mon 9 Jun – Rival Sons

Possibly the best gig I have ever been to, and I have been to a fair few… These guys really know how to deliver an astounding performance! The gig was worth every penny I spent on tickets even though I bought them late through Viagogo & spent 3 times the original price. It was like seeing The Rolling Stones or Led Zep back in the day with a small crowd. Thanks to Rival Sons, I have been on a high all week! Rival Sons

One of the best things about Red House Glory is that they are much better than they think they are, and that's very special. No big egos, just four talented lads who love what they do, and do it really well. I have seen them twice now, and each time I have felt privileged to be attending one of their gigs, because I have this gut feeling that they are on their way to bigger, better things. They have written new songs for their upcoming EP, and these are all quality tunes. The vocals are impeccable, the riffs uplifting. I…

Sun 7 Jul – Blondie

Debbie H can still sing (oh yes) and is still extraordinarily beautiful… but whatever happened to her fabulous Punk-Rock chick persona & dress sense? I understand that at the age of 68 she can no longer dress like she did in her youth (although she has the figure for it) but last night she looked like she had walked straight out of an episode of Ab Fab! I have to admit that this was a big disappointment for me as she had been a huge role model and fashion icon throughout my youth.

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Sat 29 Oct – Arctic Monkeys, The Vaccines

Surely, it is a good thing for Arctic Monkeys, that they are so successful that they get to play arenas two days in a row, but it is not so good for their fans.

I was unable to get standing tickets for this gig, and my heart sank when I realised that my seats were right across from the stage, but about a mile away! So far away in fact, that when The Vaccines came on, they looked like little figures on a stage in the distance. Luckily they sounded good.

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Mon 26 Sep – Ocean Rain UK Tour
I thought the venue was absolutely brilliant, and the band sounded truly amazing. I'd heard that Ian Mc Cullogh's voice had lost its glory, well I'm pleased to say it isn't true. Some songs literally blew me away like Killing moon, Lips like sugar and The Cutter, but I didn't appreciate Ian McCullogh's antics. Isn't he a bit old to be behaving like a spoilt child with a huge ego?

Mon 6 Dec – Interpol, Surfer Blood, Anna Calvi

I'm still reeling from the excitement of last night. I was quite near the front of the stage and when the annoying girl - who was holding her camera up blocking my view -wasn't doing just that, I could see Paul Banks really well and the thought that he was so close, singing/playing these songs I know so well and love so much was very emotional. Sadly, they didn't play any of my top 3 tracks namely Obstacle 1, Pioneer to the falls and No I in threesome but to make…

Tue 16 Nov – Klaxons, Fiction
This gig was as wacky as Klaxons are. They made their entrance wearing really crazy headgear! I wish I had been downstairs though, as it looked like people were having a lot of fun down there. It was very short though (one of the shortest gigs I have ever been to!). I felt like it was over in a flash…shame