Category Archives: Gigs

Laura Marling – O2 Academy, Glasgow – 25 April 2015

I’m huge fan and have seen Laura many times, and usually prefer her more inimate solo performances … so I had a little tredpidation this time knowing she had only ‘done a Dylan’ and ‘gorn electric’.  Fear not Laura fans, … Continue reading

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Renaissance – The Citadel, St Helens – 24 April 2015

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

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Lotte Mullan – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh– 6 April 2015

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

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The War On Drugs – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh– 28 Feb 2015

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

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Jennie Abrahamson – The Lexington, London – 19 Feb 2015

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

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First Aid Kit – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh – 19 Jan 2015

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

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My 2014 Top Albums & Gigs

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

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The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band – The Electric Circus, Edinburgh – 13 Dec 2014

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

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Peter Gabriel – Aberdeen Exhibition Centre – 8 Dec 2014

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

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Anaïs Mitchell – The Tolbooth, Stirling – 28 Nov 2014

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

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