Category Archives: Gigs

The Cool Greenhouse – Harmonium, Edinburgh – 22 Jan 2023

A quirky but interesting band are The Cool Greenhouse. A key element is the witty spoken poetry lyrics of front-man Tom Greenhouse. Unfortunately the sound wasn’t good enough to enable me to hear many of those nice words which I … Continue reading

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The Joy Hotel – Mash House, Edinburgh – 21 Jan 2023

I’ve liked the ambitious songs and performances of The Joy Hotel since first seeing them at Great Eastern and also at Hidden Door festivals. My first time seeing them headline. Seems they are a bit polarising and ‘marmite’ though with … Continue reading

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The Postcards – The Bungalow, Paisley – 31 Dec 2022

Our last gig of 2022 and first of 2023 at The Bungalow in Paisley last night. It was an absolute blast to play 2 sets before and after midnight. Huge thanks to all those who came along, and danced & … Continue reading

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The Postcards – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh – 29 Dec 2022

A storming sell out gig at The Voodoo Rooms. Thanks to everyone that came along and made it a really special night for the band. Cheers to Jeremy Thoms for a great support set and for spinning the tunes before … Continue reading

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Hanley & The Baird / Braw – Room 2, Glasgow- 23 Dec 2022

Driving Home for Christmas – thank you to Braw for inviting us through to perform at Room 2 tonight! Merry Christmas to you all from us all and we will see you in 2023

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Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh – 10 Dec 2022

Our now traditional Christmas Bowie fest with the sensational John and the gang. 2 sets of all the best of Bowie, with a few ‘oddities’ as well. The best Bowie tribute band by far. Love on ya! Attended by George … Continue reading

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First Aid Kit – Academy, Glasgow – 28 Nov 2022

Only my 9th time seeing the wonderful First Ait Kit since that amazing first time at Sneaky Pete’s in 2010. They’ve come such a long way and gathered many new fans including Stuart who we were delighted to bring along … Continue reading

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The Postcards – Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh – 27 Nov 2022

Another great night Whistlebinkies on Sunday. 24 songs and a lost voice. Cheers to everyone that came down, to Chris on the sound desk and the folk from Blackburn.

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The Postcards – Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh – 20 Nov 2022

First gig for 2 months last night at the always wonderful Whistlebinkies. Cheers to Jeremy Thoms for the super band pic. We debuted 4 new songs ; A Forest and Boys Don’t Cry, Enola Gay and Felicity. Thanks to everyone … Continue reading

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Anaïs Mitchell – Newcastle University – 13 Nov 2022

I’d been waiting many years for a new original songs album from Anaïs and though her recent eponymous release is nice, I don’t think it reaches the heights of her incredible earlier works. Still, live is a different prospect, and … Continue reading

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