Author: Dawn Osborne
Never a man to shy away from a challenge, despite the cost of living crisis and spiralling costs of pretty much doing anything in the UK, Bruce Mee of Fireworks Magazine revived Firefest after 10 years with the biggest bill of entirely melodic Rock and Metal I can think of […]
Tonight was a super bill of three hard working bands, fabulous value for money! First up are The Bites who have been attracting a lot of attention as the band to watch from LA. As first support there’s only time for 8 songs, six from their successful debut Squeeze, the […]
It’s seven years since Tuk Smith made it to the UK, and its long overdue. When I spoke to him before the UK tour he said he didn’t know what to expect. He need not have worried, the UK had not forgotten him and with a number of sold out […]
Star Circus opened proceedings with a new guitarist Owen Palmer who apparently is not a permanent member,although they would like him to be, and indeed he fitted in well with the band’s image and style of playing, giving them a bit more of a Thin Lizzy feel at times. Having […]
Bonnie Tyler was to support Michael Bolton at the 02, but due to public demand, when that show was cancelled, she rescheduled last minute to the Indigo 02 which is packed with some of the most enthusiastic fans I have seen, ABBA-mania comes to mind. There’s no support band, instead […]
I’ve been pretty impressed with The Commoners on record and been playing them on the show, so when I heard they were playing London I decided to check them out.. But first up is Madison Galloway, also from Canada, who is completely new to me. She’s a little girl with […]
There’s no support tonight and the show is slightly earlier than usual. Richie Kotzen is here with the bassist that he uses in America on the Monsters of Rock Cruise Dylan Wilson and new hire Kyle Hughes (Bumblefoot). But that’s not the extent of the talent on the stage tonight.. […]
When Stevie Nicks postponed her Glasgow gig everyone with a ticket to see her at British Summertime held their breath, would their dreams be shattered of seeing the legend at Hyde Park. When she postponed Manchester we tried to ignore an impending sense of doom that it was not to […]
Dusty Hill might be gone, but ZZ Top are determined to have fun while preserving the integrity of the ZZ Top legacy. Wembley is heaving tonight with people wanting in. Headlining various small festivals has prepared Those Damn Crows well for tonight at Wembley supporting ZZ Top. They’ve been quietly […]
There’s a sense of excitement in the air. Everyone is aware that there were more chances to see AC/DC in the past than there will be in the future and everyone is grateful to see Brian back, because whilst Axl and Angus were wild, most people did not really see […]
