Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel – Nell’s Jazz & Blues, London: Live Review
Crowds amass in London for a truly festive gathering on the second of two sold out nights.
Devin Townsend, Haken – The Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Devin Townsend and Haken. A deadly and triumphant combination that could challenge for gig/tour of the year. Moments of outstanding musicality, devastating delivery and plenty of quirkiness came to Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Black Moth – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds: Live Review
Black Moth bid us a triumphant farewell as they lay waste to Leeds one more time.
Dweezil Zappa – Palace Theatre, Manchester: Live Review
Dweezil Zappa showcases one of his father’s finest and most influential releases of his storied career.
Kate Rusby At Christmas – The Lowry, Salford Quays: Live Review
Wit woo – what better way to start your Christmas countdown than with an evening of Yorkshire seasonal pub carols and songs guided by Kate Rusby.
IDER – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Playing as main support to Sigrid, IDER had the task of warming up the crowd on a bitterly cold night in Manchester.
Show Of Hands – Birmingham Town Hall: Live Review
Show Of Hands continue to show why they are one of the finest live acts around.
Steve Hackett – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We were at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for a classic performance by Steve Hackett, celebrating the Spectral Mornings and Selling England By The Pound albums.
Ghost – First Direct Arena, Leeds: Live Review
The Cardinal knows how to ramp up the crowd as Ghost bring their stunning show to a town that’s done their share in supporting the rise of the Swedish mask-wearing pop-rockers.
Darlingside – Omeara, London: Live Review
Darlingside wow the London crowd with an enrapturing and enchanting evening of music.
Hawkwind, The Blackheart Orchestra – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We line up a date with Hawkwind and The Blackheart Orchestra in Manchester for a night of astonishing sounds and amazing music.
Leprous – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Leprous bring their Pitfalls album to stunning life in one of only two UK shows. Naturally, we were there, at the barrier.
June Tabor & Oysterband – Royal Northern College Of Music, Manchester: Live Review
A legendary combination back together on the Fire & Fleet tour. We catch June Tabor and Oysterband at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music.
Big Big Train – Victoria Theatre, Halifax: Live Review
We catch up with the first Big Big Train tour at Halifax’s Victoria Theatre – a grand performance on the Grand Tour.
Black Star Riders, Stone Broken, Wayward Sons – The Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Black Star Riders, Stone Broken and Wayward Sons in a triple bill hard rock extravaganza at Manchester Ritz. We were there!