The Countess of Fife, Voodoo Ballroom, Edinburgh – 23rd Feb 2025 4****

The Countess of Fife, Voodoo Ballroom, Edinburgh – 23rd Feb 2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Four Stars)

A striking fusion of brooding light and dark, steeped in country and Americana influences. Scotland’s answer to Lone Justice.

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Jazz Sabbath – Queen’s Hall 16th Feb 2025 – 4****

Remarkable. Something Wickedly Brilliant This Way Comes.

Jazz Sabbath, led by pianist Adam Wakeman—longtime keyboardist for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne—reimagines Sabbath classics as jazz compositions. They humorously claim these were originally jazz tunes, plagiarized by the metal band. A … Read More

Pasadena Roof Orchestra – Sunderland Fire Station 4 ****

Absolute perfection. The Pasadena Roof Orchestra is a British institution. Formed in 1969, they have long been celebrated for their authentic renditions of jazz, swing, and dance band tunes from the 1920s and 1930s. Over the years, they have gained … Read More

Meteora : Edinburgh Bannerman’s 3rd Jan 2025 3.5 ***

An explosive night of fury and angst with this top Linkin Park tribute.

It’s cold outside, but the packed rock aesthetic of the legendary Bannerman’s Bar in Edinburgh is, like its famous whiskey collection, warm and welcoming. As one of … Read More

Black Cat Bone : 29th December 4 ****

On a night, apocalyptic weather has descended with such ferocity that one might imagine being swept away, much like Dorothy in the opening scenes of The Wizard of Oz. The tempestuous conditions seem almost prophetic, as the city prepared to … Read More

Uncanny Valley – Cluny 2, Newcastle, 21st November 3.5 ***

Uncanny Valley: Cluny 2, Newcastle, 21st November Three and half stars.

The kids are not merely alright—they’re crafting extraordinary songs.

Uncanny Valley, a five-piece ensemble hailing from Newcastle, exudes the promise of a band far beyond their years. Barely into … Read More

Dubinski – 4****

– Four Stars ****

Sublime Sibling Synergy. Planet Earth, please welcome your new favorite band.

Indie rock band Dubinski (named after their late mother’s maiden name) lit up the stage at Newcastle’s Cluny 2, delighting the Geordie crowd. Born in … Read More

Demi Marriner : Sunderland Fire Station 14th November 2024 Four Stars ****

Four songs, four stars. Seriously, it was that good.

Being a supporting act for a major artist can be a tough gig. For some, it’s seen as a rite of passage; for others, it can feel like an endurance test—both … Read More

Deep Purple – One More Time Tour 10 November 2024 4****

The legendary Deep Purple blow the bloody doors off in Glasgow for their final (ever?) show.

Since 1968, Deep Purple have done it all—hit singles, landmark albums, countless lineup changes, and musical explorations through psychedelic, blues, hard rock, and heavy … Read More

Pearling – 4****

Huge potential. One to watch.

Being Support for any artist is a tough gig. It’s seen as a right of passage for some, others an endurance test, not only for the performer but at times the audience, and they will … Read More