Author Archives: georgeglen

A special solo warm up for her support slots to Neil Young, and I was lucky enough to get tickets, and to get near the front for another mesmerising performance from Laura.  I prefer Laura solo and this was no … Continue reading →

Not quite the same great experience as when I saw them at King Tut’s just a few months ago but another enjoyable performance from Ritzy and the boys. 7.5/11 Attended by George & Andy A

Wussy isn’t the most descriptive or promising of band names but I’m glad Andy spotted and recommended them. Led by Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker, the band from Cincinnati, Ohio have been going since 2001 but this is the first … Continue reading →

Yet again I accompanied Karen to sing along to her favourite Bowie songs performed brilliantly as usual by TSDBTB. New lead guitarist did a good job and It was taps aff for John! Love on ya! 7/11 Attended by George … Continue reading →

5 bands for a fiver! …and a really enjoyable night it was too. I principally came to  see Britney, but hadn’t been to upstairs at Opium before so arrived in time catch all of the bands. First up were 3 … Continue reading →

‘This Is The Kit’ is the name used by Kate Stables from Winchester for her solo and band music. I had seen her supporting Anaïs Mitchell in 2014 when I bought her album ‘Wriggle Out The Restless’ and a teatowel! … Continue reading →

Wow! Impressed is an understatement … I’ve not seen anything as atmospheric and musically dramatic for a long time. Much smoke and dim lighting preceded a long instrumental intro, showcasing some stunning and innovative drumming with lots of Pink Floydy … Continue reading →

What a lovely occasion in a very intimate setting. I hadn’t seen Rachel live before but was kicking myself for missing her gigs with Anaïs Mitchell a few years ago, I enjoyed the videos and now follow her music avidly. … Continue reading →

It’s 3 years almost to the day since TJF last played in Scotland, and I only ‘discovered’ them last year, so I’d been waiting for this and jumped at an exclusive ticket for one of their small warm up gigs … Continue reading →