Author: Kahmel Farahani
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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 up. A dark and melodic […]
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 on from last year’s star […]
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 perform! And I do believe […]
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 of the pandemic, yet Midge […]
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 to say I was very […]
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 all ticket links and details […]
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. Robert Smith stalks the stage […]
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 highly acclaimed 15th studio album […]
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 As Indigo, I am impressed […]
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 a special occasion before the […]
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 a popular revival in no […]
Reunited and celebrating the 50th anniversary of their eponymous debut album, the reigning kings of art rock are wrapping up their UK tour with stupendous show at London’s 02 Arena. One of arguably the greatest and most wildly creative bands of the 1970s, Roxy Music still have a lot to celebrate half a century on […]
