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John – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 11 Oct 2021

Posted on October 11, 2021 by georgeglen

John are John Newton (drums and vocals) and Johnny Healey (guitar), makes sense then! And their brutal, punky, thrashy, rifftastic noise blew our ears out, and we all loved it! Attended by George, Andy, Douglas

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Laura Marling – Queens Hall, Edinburgh – 8 Oct 2021

Posted on October 8, 2021 by georgeglen

Two nights in a row (long story) but great to see Laura in Edinburgh again (after last night in Glasgow) and especially with Davie. We’ve seen her 4 times together, some magical evenings I’ll always treasure. In fact this was … Continue reading →

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Laura Marling – SWG3, Glasgow – 7 Oct 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021 by georgeglen

I never miss Laura when she comes to Scotland. And it was great to bring Chris along since he has just got into her music. Lucky man … I think he was just as entranced as I was. I prefer … Continue reading →

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Ane Brun – St Luke’s, Glasgow – 5 Oct 2021

Posted on October 5, 2021 by georgeglen

Ane inspired me to get back into live music when I first discovered her beautiful songs and saw her first back in 2009. This was the 9th show of hers I’ve been to since! In times of pandemic I might … Continue reading →

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Sofar Sounds – Under The Arches, Edinburgh – 30 Sept 2021

Posted on September 30, 2021 by georgeglen

As they put it – ‘Sofar Sounds is reimagining the live event experience through curated, intimate performances in 325 cities around the world.’ I had seen some videos from other cities and bought a ticket for the latest Edinburgh event … Continue reading →

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black midi – QMU, Glasgow – 27 Sept 2021

Posted on September 27, 2021 by georgeglen

black midi can do no wrong as far as I’m concerned! I know their obtuse, complex approach and never settling musical direction winds some people up. But for me they succeed in a fine balancing act between ever changing chaotic … Continue reading →

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Steve Hackett – Playhouse, Edinburgh – 25 Sept 2021

Posted on September 25, 2021 by georgeglen

I’m a big fan of (early) Genesis and I saw Steve play with them in this very venue way back in 1977 ! I had seen him twice in recent years, but the chance to see him reprise one of … Continue reading →

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Rosalie Cunningham – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 20 Sept 2021 

Posted on September 20, 2021 by georgeglen

Over the moon to finally get back to the best place in the world for my first gig there since Feb 2020. And wow, wow, wow, what a fantastic show too from the wonderful Rosalie Cunningham and her amazing band! … Continue reading →

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Open Matches – Magiscroft – Aug/Sept 2021

Posted on September 8, 2021 by georgeglen

Really enjoyed 3 Wednesday’s in a row on Magiscroft Island Pond. Great fishing, but more importantly great company and a lot of laughs. A first and two seconds with 51lb, 47lb and 41lb … a lot of fish, mainly Ide, … Continue reading →

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Crack Cloud – Bongo Club, Edinburgh – 1 Sept 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021 by georgeglen

Crack Cloud from Vancouver played tiny Sneaky Pete’s in May 2019, and everyone raved about how amazing they were. So after an enforced long layoff it made sense for Nick to book them back at a larger room at the … Continue reading →

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