Author Archives: georgeglen

Don’t know why I decided to go see Lotte … she just showed up on Sneaky Pete’s website  and I was intrigued enough. Unfortunately not many other people were tempted on a Monday night. Support Jazz Morley has a strong … Continue reading →

The War on Drugs are an American band from Philidelphia … but really a vehicle for founder member singer/lead guitarist/writer/leader Adam Granduciel. I didn’t know much about them but was intrigued at the hype and thought a few songs I … Continue reading →

I’d seen Jennie 7 times before … But only as a backing singer to Ane Brun and Peter Gabriel, not as headline act with her own band. I’m such a big fan I had to put that right, so it … Continue reading →

Klara and Johanna Söderberg have come a long way since the first time I saw them at tiny Sneaky Pete’s on their first UK tour to now selling out the Usher Hall and large venues around the world. That success is … Continue reading →

Albums Best – Anais Mitchell  ‘xoa’ Recommended First Aid Kit ‘Stay Gold’ St Vincent‘ St Vincent’ Cara Dillon ‘A Thousand Hearts’ Jennie Abrahamson ‘Gemini Gemini’ Gigs Best – Anais Mitchell Next best Ane Brun Jim Jones Revue Emiliana Torrini White … Continue reading →

Another fine show from TSDBTB. Special for us because Jan had just arrived back from Australia so we had good cause for celebration, the music making for a great party! 7/11 Attended by George, Karen & Jan

I saw Peter on this same ‘Back to Front’ tour back in October 2013 and enjoyed that so much I thought it worth the long drive to Aberdeen for a reprise!  I’m glad I did since I had listened more … Continue reading →

I only recently got Anaïs latest album ‘xoa’ but it’s so good it may well be my album of 2014.  Maybe since I’ve had more chance to listen to her albums and especially ‘xoa’ I enjoyed this show even more … Continue reading →

I first saw the Valves and The Cheetahs back in 1979 I think. Only at the Ross Arthur Band gig the night before did I discover their combined resurrection 35 years later as ‘The Valeetahs’!  Karen was a big Cheetahs … Continue reading →