Steve Hackett – The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool: Live Review
With just the Royal Albert Hall lying in wait, Steve Hackett and his band nudge the bar ever higher in Liverpool.
Norrie ‘Tago’ MacIver – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We report back from a night at Over Hulton Folk club with Norrie ‘Tago’ MacIver.
Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir w/ Dark Funeral – O2 Brixton Academy, London: Live Review
The In League With Satan Tour rolls into London’s O2 Brixton Academy. We went along to see if Satan would put in an appearance!
An Evening with Big Big Train – RNCM Theatre, Manchester: Live Review
Big Big Train bring Woodcut and Other Stories to Manchester. We step on board with fellow Passengers.
Martin McAloon – Flowerpot, Derby: Live Review
Prefab Sprout’s founding brother, Martin McAloon, enthralls with a meandering journey of musical delight.
Walter Trout w/ Laura Evans – The Atkinson, Southport: Live Review
A charismatic legend and a new star in the making combine to enthrall us with a mix of soulful and rocky blues in Southport.
Matilda Mann – Academy 2, Manchester: Live Review
Matilda Mann and Sophie May light up Manchester Academy 2.
The Hu – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
The Hu and Skáld pack Manchester’s O2 Apollo for a heady and heavy combo of French/Nordic/Mongolian Metal
Amon Amarth w/ Orbit Culture & Soilwork – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Amon Amarth kick off their UK/EU jaunt in support of their latest album, The Allfather Awakens. Support comes from Orbit Culture and Soilwork.
The Lemonheads – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
A lot of life left in the band yet – we catch The Lemonheads at Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Fletchr Fletchr – Lion’s Den, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at Lion’s Den in Manchester for the new EP launch by Fletchr Fletchr – plus full supporting cast.
Devin Townsend – RNCM Theatre, Manchester: Live Review
An evening of enlightenment, positivity and love as Devin Townsend brings his Metamorphosis to Manchester.
Exploring Birdsong w/ Glasshaven – Gorilla, Manchester: Live Review
We head to Gorilla to follow Exploring Birdsong’s progress. As usual we expected music of high quality, and we are not disappointed.
Corella – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Corella bring their biggest night yet to Manchester Academy 2 – it’s the album release show for A Beautiful World To Lose,
John ‘Papa’ Gros – Barnoldswick Music And Arts Centre: Live Review
John ‘Papa’ Gros enchants an appreciative audience at BMAC for with his mastery of the keyboard and his New Orleans anecdotes.