Delighted to say I will be playing in the Hanley & The Baird band with the amazing Sing In The City choirs at the Usher Hall on 16 March 24. Demand is so high that for the first time we will be performing 2 shows, matinee and evening! Matinee is heading to sell out soon and evening shortly after, so still time to get tickets via link below.
https://www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/sing-city-hanley-and-baird-0
2 Swedish bands with Gothy, Post-Punk styling .. Then Comes Silence with guitars but first up Agent Side Grinder with synths.
Not been to Cabaret Voltaire for many years. It’s cool but not that big with a small stage, but the bands and a fair proportion of Edinburgh’s Goth population didn’t seem to mind. Sound was a bit quiet surprisingly, both bands admirable intensity could have been put across louder! And both bands were interesting and tight. I enjoyed both though not my normal cup of tea.
Attended by George & Andy
The last time I saw Big Country was that amazing night at The Playhouse on Hogmanay in 1984! Support band that night was White China, and full circle 39 years later, White China opened this show. Just as tight and lively as last time. Good stuff!
I’d not managed to catch any of Big Country’s many reunion tours, but exactly like with The Skids, I was glad I did and the long gap made the experience all the more memorable. This tour was all about the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘The Crossing. The set majored on that album and other early career songs which suited me fine so I could remember and sing along with most of the words!
Only Bruce Watson and Mark Brzezicki remain from the original lineup, the tragic death of Stuart Adamson still heavy on all our hearts. Bruce’s son Jamie, singer Simon Hough and bassist Gil Allan admirably filled the gaps. Not the same, of course but very stirring, faithful performances of some my all time favourite songs.
Attended by George
We had a blast playing The Voodoo Rooms at ‘Twixtmas’. What a fabulous crowd. Thanks for making this a sell-out show! We’ve played some great gigs in 2023, but this was far the best.
Thanks to our pals, The Standard Grades and The Letting Go, for super support sets. See you for more great nights in 2024. xx The Postcards.
Our now traditional Christmas Bowie fest with Sensational John and the gang. Superb as always and a delight to see Kenny and Claire so happy seeing the band for the first time. A great night as always. ‘Love on ya!’
Attended by George, Karen, Kenny & Claire
Thanks to all at Whistlebinkies who went mad for our impromptu show at the weekend. Great fun had by all. Grab your ticket for our Twixtmas extravaganza at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 29th December while you can!
I’m very happy and proud of my Postcards bandmates and friends Dave and Neil showcasing their new original songs with their new band. With Chris on bass it’s 3/5 of The Postcards, but a quite different sound augmented by Dave on Trumpet and Johnny on drums.
This was their first gig for a year and they were understandably nervous but they played great. Well set for recording and releasing songs and more gigging in 2024. Bravo!
Attended by George & Karen
I try not to miss Cara when in town, and as usual, this was a lovely occasion in a lovely setting. Beautiful singing and perfect accompaniment as always. But this was a bit different featuring Cara’s spoken word elements alongside sung parts. She has a new book and album,’Coming Home’, including her stories and poems.
Like some others I was intrigued but a bit unsure. What a pleasant and special surprise though, it all worked brilliantly and was very emotional. Especially her family stories from Northern Ireland. Very touching and beautifully realised with lots of her gentle humour. Superb!
Attended by George & Karen
Sleater-Kinney’s only UK gig in 2023, so I just had to jump on a train and so glad I did. Their new album has not landed yet and they only played a couple of it’s new songs, so we were treated to a good selection from their extensive back catalogue, which was a much better idea than lots of new, unheard stuff.
I love Corin and Carrie so much, but not been moved by much from their last 2 albums … but with so many other historic classics delivered it still made for a great night. I was also happy to see them joined by the same band members from the pre-covid tour in 21, Katie, Toko and Angie were very good again. Amazing venue and good sound with an all-time favourite band … heaven!
Attended by George
My 2nd time seeing Pale Blue Eyes. Last time at Sneaky Pete’s was a gig of the year candidate! And again, PBE smashed it in a packed Mash House. They have developed their sound and songs a bit more, and it’s easy to see their progress and growing confidence. Magic. Don’t miss them!
Attended by George, Andy, Jude & Chris
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