Author Archives: georgeglen

I’ve seen Fat Goth many times now and it was great to hear some new songs, but it was disappointing to see so few people at the Electric Circus. Hope the band are not disheartened. We were impressed by support … Continue reading →

I love the noise of Lightning Bolt but never thought I’d get the chance to see them until our visit to Wimbledon luckily matched their appearance 2nd on a very odd 5 band bill at the Roundhouse in London. We … Continue reading →

New to me and suggested by Andy. Good YouTube first impressions were confirmed by a high energy set from the 4 boys from Cavan. Some Feelgoods style R&B, recent stuff more Artcic Monkeys, but very good in their own right. … Continue reading →

I was blown away when I first saw Gemma from Ireland at Sneaky Pete’s. I have become a big fan, so was really looking forward to this. Her latest album ‘Bones and Longing’ had also time to get under my … Continue reading →

I loved their earlier albums but had lost touch with new albums in recent years.No problem, plenty of older songs played interspersed with many from latest Album ‘Blammo’. So many classic songs from their big back catalogue had us all … Continue reading →

Amanda is pregnant! Yes, we get it, and the fact featured heavily in this unusual ‘Evening with Amanda’ show at the Queens Hall. I suppose there no avoiding it, but we still love her, even if she goes on … … Continue reading →

I’m awfully happy about Happyness! Spotted them on Sneaky Pete’s website and loved their live videos. Saw their set on the wonderful KEXP (see below) and was hooked! Their live set in the close confines of Sneaky Pete’s did not … Continue reading →

Renaissance was one of the first bands I ever got really into as a teenager. I saw them on The Old Grey Whistle Test and was instantly hooked on the grand prog/classical approach, Annie Haslam’s perfect soaring voice and particularly … Continue reading →