Author: Kahmel Farahani
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Following an International tour as a member of Blondie, former Sex Pistols bassist and Rock Hall Of Fame inductee Glen Matlock has released his long-awaited, timely and politically pertinent new solo album Consequences Coming. As part of the promotional tour for his new album, Matlock took part in an intimate Q & A session […]
If one were to try and try to list some truly rock and roll cities, Boston Massachusetts has definitely done its fair share. From the bad boys of Aerosmith and Extreme to The Cars and Dropkick Murphys. Now there may be a new name to add to that illustrious line […]
British Summer Time Hyde Park returns in big way In a summer schedule of concerts, London usually has more than it’s share to choose from. However a special place is kept for the BST series of gigs that take place every June/July in the legendary space of Hyde Park. Following […]
Words: Diamond Dave How amazing it was to be seeing a band in the beautiful St George’s Hall in Bradford. They have all played here… in 1854 Charles Dickens read A Christmas Carol, in 1962 The Rolling Stones took to this stage then the 70’s saw Led Zepellin and Queen […]
Words and photos: Diamond Dave I had the pleasure of interviewing Midge Ure in November 2020. We talked about a tour that he was planning called “Voice And Visions” which was going to concentrate on material from his days in Visage and early Ultravox. These shows were repeatedly postponed because […]
EMF – Brudenell Social Club Leeds Thursday 19th January Words & Pictures: Diamond Dave Having released their first album in 27 years – GO GO SAPIENS last year to both critical and fan praise I was really interested of what this evening was going to bring me and I have […]
Words: Kahmel Farahani This week we are shining the spotlight on the return of the gig that is fast becoming London’s premier jam night for rock and metal musicians. An all-star celebration of heavy metal, now back in the legendary heart of Denmark Street. A description of the event and […]
Words: Diamond Dave After support band, The Twilight Sad, leave the stage of this sold out show, there are no tunes coming from the PA or a DJ encouraging the crowd to dance, only the sound of a thunder storm and strobe lights flicking like lightning which seems just perfect. […]
Bryan Adams wraps up tour in stunning fashion; an ageless performer with a platinum coated songbook. Words and Pictures: Kahmel Farahani “I’m so happy to be ending our year in London!”. thus declares a jubilant Bryan Adam from the stage of London’s O2 Arena. Still touring in support of his […]
Clutch bring their crushing live show to the UK for a superb night in Leeds Words & Images: Diamond Dave Tigercub have been sharing a stage with our headliners tonight a lot recently, in both the US and Europe and with a set mainly drawn from their album As Blue […]
Guitar legend comes alive for one final, spectacular London show. Words and photos: Kahmel Farahani Billed as “Finale: The Farewell Tour”, tonight is set as a farewell UK show from one of Britain’s best loved guitarist/singers. With a full house and a film crew present, it has the feeling of […]
Words: Kahmel Farahani Pictures: Dawn Osborne In what might easily pass for an 80s disco night for the uninitiated, tonight Wembley Arena is the stage for a trio of iconic artists who made their names in the 1980s. Proceedings are kicked off by 80s pop stalwart Toyah! Enjoying somewhat of […]
