Category Archives: Gigs

I’ve loved Steely Dan since I got their their ‘Katy Lied’ album in 1975! I was so lucky to see the real band with Donald Fagan and Walter Becker back in 2009. RIP Walter. But Nearly Dan have been doing … Continue reading →

I try to never miss one of my favourite bands when they come to Scotland so Glasgow it was in the lovely St Luke’s. Turns out this tour was a bit unusual, showcasing all of the songs from their many … Continue reading →

XTC just about tops the list of my all time favourite bands. I got to see them live only once in 1981 shortly before they stopped live performances … for ever! I was also lucky enough to be at a … Continue reading →

A bit of a speculative purchase of tickets for me and Karen. I didn’t know much about The Wandering Hearts other than they were highly recommended by friends, but I liked the few videos I had seen. I do love … Continue reading →

Buzzard x3 caught my ear a while ago and when this popped up on my radar at short notice I thought I’d take a chance, and I’m glad I did! An intimate show at the smaller Voodoo Rooms Speakeasy and … Continue reading →

I’m so lucky to play with Hanley & The Baird band and get to play some amazing shows in support of the Sing In The City choirs. Especially 2 shows in one day at the wonderful Usher Hall. I will … Continue reading →

I saw these guys play an amazing set at Summerhall in 2017 when they were called ‘Girl Band’. Really enjoyed that one and their music is still as described back then … ‘avant-garde noise turbulence’! The Caves though has areas … Continue reading →

With a name spelled MØAA you might think Scandinavian? But no, leader Jancy Rae Buffington is from Seattle, and she told me there is no odd pronunciation of MØAA, it’s just like moa! I digress, from a banging performance at … Continue reading →

A sold out Sneaky Pete’s was a buzz of anticipation for this show and Edinburgh’s own Midnight Abulance did not let us down. Amelia & Fraser don’t do ordinary … melodies that don’t go where you expect, piled up with … Continue reading →

Can’t believe it’s over 6 years since I first saw Skating Polly at Broadcast in Glagow. This was their first time in Edinburgh since then. I think they enjoyed being in the city as much as I, and an enthusistic … Continue reading →