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Words: Kahmel Farahani Photos: Ryan Hildrew With the explosion of country music in the UK over the last several years still picking up steam, it’s always a pleasure to see a genuine band that not only walks the walk but talks the proverbial talk. If tonight’s performance is anything to […]
Words: Kahmel Farahani Pictures: Louise Phillips There are some iconic bands who’s very presence can make any arena show feel like the most intimate of events, and then there are some who truly thrive in the theatre setting. How appropriate then, that the most theatrical of rock and roll legends […]
Words – Kahmel Farahani Photos – Various (Andrew Ellis, Nik Reynolds, Sophie Jones and Jason Millerca) “We may be a punk band, but we’re a punk band who cares” says a smiling Frank Carter as the band tune up before the ferocious rendition of Liar. The last few months have […]
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 […]
Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols today announce special guests The Molotovs, Dirty Blonde, The Kairos, and GIRLBAND!, joining them across their sold-out UK tour this September. Having debuted with three amazing fundraising nights at London’s Bush Hall last month, the foursome […]
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 […]