Gallery
Live Review: Spear of Destiny at Retro Bar Manchester 4/12/23
Words and pictures by Andi Callen Photography – All Rights Reserved. So 40 years on, from the first time I saw the fledgling Spear of Destiny perform at the Lyceum in London, I’m at an underground music venue, on a Monday night with another 120 or so music fans, barely believing what’s about to unfold. …
Live Gallery: Dermot Kennedy at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt 7.12.2023
Dermot Kennedy captivates Sydney audience with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics
Live Review: As December Falls – Scala, London 30.11.2023
By Henry Groves As December Falls were out on tour for their album released in July ‘Join the Club’. The band formed back in 2014, and was made up of Bethany Curtis (vocals), Ande Hunter (guitar) and Timmy Francis (bass). As this was the 17th show of a 20-date European tour, you would have excused …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: The Silversound’s FuzzBoxGirl EP launch at The Brunswick Ballroom 03.11.2023
On a lazy Sunday afternoon in sunny Melbourne, The Silversound came to show their latest wares with the launch of their new EP, FuzzBoxGirl (available via Cheersquad Records). In an early surprise, the band initially took to the stage minus their rhythm section of Stu Thomas and Leroy Cope. The two guitar players of the …
Live Review: Lanterns On The Lake – Concorde 2, Brighton 29.11.2023
By Henry Groves Lanterns on the Lake have been on my gig bucket list for a while now. I was due to see them two years ago in Brighton before they cancelled due to health issues. Now in 2023, I finally got to go and see them, this time with a brand new album, and …
Live Review – The K’s – HMV Empire Coventry – 29-11-23
The K’s has become one of the fastest rising bands of 2023, and tonight at the HMV Empire is evident that 2024 is going to be a strong year for the “Earlestown Indie Champs” both with a UK tour and debut album release. Opening the night were Coventry bands ‘The Mucks’ and ‘The Institutes’ and …
Live Review: Scouting For Girls / The Horn / Anni Pohto – O2 Academy, Leeds 24.11.2023
Thursday 24th November saw me taking a trip up the M1 to the O2 Academy in Leeds for a night of Scouting for Girls. I know that sounds wrong, but not as wrong as the first act to perform! Anni Pohto felt very wrong for the night. She definitely had the audiences’ opinion split, with …
Live Review: The Twang / Chappaqua Wrestling – The Leadmill, Sheffield 24.11.2023
Friday night and The Leadmill came alive as The Twang, accompanied by stellar support band Chappaqua Wrestling, took to the stage for a night of unforgettable music. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and the bands did not disappoint. Formed in 2018 by principal members and songwriters Jake Mac and Charlie Woods, Chappaqua Wrestling kicked …
Live Review: Michael Schenker Group / Night Demon – O2 Ritz, Manchester 28.11.2023
With a whopping fifty years under his belt, Michael Schenker was embarking on his latest tour in order to celebrate the feat, and with it, he had brought his trusted comrades as well as the support band Night Demon from across the pond. As Night Demon hit the stage it was only too plain to …
Live Review: FM / Dare – Picturedrome, Holmfirth 25.11.2023
The Holmfirth Picturedrome played host to a Saturday night of classic rock excellence, courtesy of legendary bands FM and Dare. The venue provided an intimate and unique setting that perfectly complemented tonight’s classic rock vibes. The pretty much sold out crowd, a diverse mix of long-time fans and newcomers alike. Dare opened the evening with …