Live Review: The Rolling Stones and The Specials at Ricoh Arena, Coventry

Live Review: The Rolling Stones and The Specials at Ricoh Arena, Coventry

The Specials could well be back in Coventry as headliners for next years fortieth(!) 2-Tone anniversary celebrations. Tonight, however, they are here as special guests to The Rolling Stones and they don’t disappoint the sky blue, sun-drenched hometown crowd. Terry...
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Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival South 2018

Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival South 2018

Whether it’s pop-punk, metal or just plain rock you’re into, Slam Dunk Festival provided just about everything over the bank holiday weekend. We managed to catch the South date at the new venue Hatfield Park which was conveniently placed opposite.....
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Live Review: Common People Southampton 2018

Live Review: Common People Southampton 2018

Common People proved once again proved why it is one of the best festivals in the Hampshire area as Southampton experienced a mixture of well-established acts and up and coming over the bank holiday weekend (26 – 27 May). We...
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Live Review: Sick N’ Beautiful at Southampton’s 1865

Live Review: Sick N’ Beautiful at Southampton’s 1865

It was girl power at Southampton’s 1865 as the three bands last Wednesday night (23rd May 2018), Sick N’ Beautiful, Kane’d and Lilith and the Knight, were all fronted by females. It was a great night that showcased plenty of talent...
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Live Review: Jizzy Pearl’s Love Hate, The Black Bullets, Doomsday Outlaw at The Face Bar, Reading

Live Review: Jizzy Pearl’s Love Hate, The Black Bullets, Doomsday Outlaw at The Face Bar, Reading

The Black Bullets crash through their short but high octane set of Warrior Soul Rock ‘N’ Roll, their night ends with the bassist’s flashing instrument being taken for an off stage, crowd walkabout. Doomsday Outlaw further enhance their growing reputa...
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Live Review: Reef at Sub 89, Reading

Live Review: Reef at Sub 89, Reading

Desert Mountain Tribe and their nineties interstellar sound resonates with Space Rock majesty as the band get a well-deserved reception for their short but intensely entertaining set. Hard to believe that Reef is (not) celebrating their 25th anniversary. For m...
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Live Review: Teddy Rocks Festival 2018

Live Review: Teddy Rocks Festival 2018

Teddy Rocks Festival proved once again why it’s one of the best small festivals in the UK. Over three days it saw some of the best bands the country has to offer and it raised in £83,742 for children’s cancer,...
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Live Review: Frank Turner at O2 Guildhall Southampton

Live Review: Frank Turner at O2 Guildhall Southampton

In what was show 2163 for Frank Turner, O2 Guildhall Southampton turned up in full voice, dance and moshing as The Homeless Gospel Choir and Arkells supported him. Before the action started we caught up with Derek Zanetti AKA Pittsburgh’s The Homeless....
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Live Review: Of Mice & Men at O2 Academy Bristol

Live Review: Of Mice & Men at O2 Academy Bristol

A few weeks ago I was prepping to interview Wage War on the Of Mice and Men The Defy World Tour. On my way to the venue, I couldn’t believe my luck when I accidentally walked into my interviewee, Briton...
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Live Review: Coasts at Southampton’s Engine Rooms

Live Review: Coasts at Southampton’s Engine Rooms

Coasts put on quite a night at Southampton’s Engine Rooms last Wednesday as Only The Poets and Only Shadows both joined them. Only The Poets came on to some atmospheric music to create the tension of the soon to be...
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