It’s no coincidence that after two and a half years on the road playing the classic-era tracks from his former band Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes has chosen to end his tour in the West Midlands. Not only does the area’s reputation as the birthplace of hard rock tie in nicely with the set he has […]
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SHVPES @ The Flapper, 22nd October 2018
Tonight is cold. Big thick coat time, but it’s worth venturing out to see these guys. Ok, their last album dropped 2 years ago, they have had a lot of play time lately. Gig time has included a late slot at Download Festival as well as this tour with Hawthorne Heights. The previous album […]
Editors @ o2 Academy, 19 October 2018
It’s a misnomer that Editors are a Birmingham band as none of the members, past or present, hail from Brum. The original line up met whilst at Staffs University and they lived in Moseley and cut their teeth in their formative years playing the Jug of Ale and the Flapper and Firkin. Therefore we claim them […]
The Coral + She Drew The Gun + Cut Glass Keys @ O2 Institute, 5 October 2018
Firstly, a disclaimer: I have already spoken to other people who attended this gig and they loved it. They describe an electric atmosphere and unforgettable performances. I had a different experience and from my vantage point I could see the whole venue, so I feel justified in writing a slightly negative, but honest review… well, […]
Boston Manor at Mama Roux’s, 23rd September
When it comes to barrier less shows in the second city, Mama Roux’s comes up trumps in my opinion. For its aesthetically pleasing interior and moderately sized floor, the lack of barrier allows for chaos to ensue as it did on Sunday evening, as Boston Manor brought their latest UK tour to the venue. Opening […]
John Prine + John Moreland @ Town Hall 3rd August 2018
During any performance, both the artist, and the audience, will hopefully find themselves removed from thought, completely lost in the moment. It is only afterwards, likely on the journey homeward, or in the next few days after the show, that the temporary muting of the mind will cease and find itself in a more reflective […]
Barn on the Farm Saturday 7th July, 2018
As the weekend fans filled the campground, fans present for the intimate sessions at Barn on the Farm were emerging from their tents. Weary from a day or two of music, the energy was revived as the newcomers bounded in jovially. As the sun beat down, persistent in its punishment of heat, the stages opened […]
Barn on the Farm Friday 6th July, 2018
Nestled outside of the hustle and bustle of Gloucester, Barn on the Farm is a magical little festival that brings the best and brightest acts to its four stages. Unearthing rising talent, the festival has captured headliners like Ed Sheeran, Ben Howard, and Tom Odell before their stars burned bright. A familial touch the festival […]
The Milk @ Mama Roux’s, 7th June 2018
For many bands a tour acts as promotion for a new record, however for The Milk whose latest tour rolled into Mama Roux’s on Friday evening, the tour was simply a road test to see which songs would be recorded and make it onto the bands third record. After rising to prominence with their debut […]
Liberty Lies @ Asylum 2 1st June 2018
On Friday evening, Wolverhampton rock band Liberty Lies returned to the West Midlands as part of their Mouth Breathers tour. First up in the sweltering Asylum 2 were Birmingham’s Straight From The Sun, who did well to entertain the initially small crowd that grew throughout their set. As lead vocalist, Callum Green threw himself about […]
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