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Most Recent Live Reviews

John Kay and Steppenwolf: Naperville Rib Fest, Naperville, 3/7/2010
At the Rib Fest in Naperville, Lisa Torem sees John Kay, with a new line-up of his group Steppenwolf, put on a vigorous peformance of his band's classic hard rock hits
Willie Nelson: Hammersmith Apollo, London, 11/6/2010
Anthony Dhanendran watches Willie Nelson play an evocative and often remarkable set in front of an exuberant audience at the Hammersmith Apollo in London
Jethro Tull: Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, Illinois, 20/6/2010
At the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park near Chicago, Lisa Torem watches Jethro Tull play a crowd-pleasing, exuberant set of their best known tracks and songs
Celebrating Alex Chilton: Mono, Glasgow, 10/6/2010
The Mono in Glasgow recently played host to a tribute night for the late Alex Chilton. Tony Gaughan sees performances from local acts and fans such as the Teenage Fanclub, the BMX Bandits, V-Twin who reformed especially for the occasion and Stevie Jackson from Belle and Sebastian
Broken Social Scene: HMV Forum, London, 30/6/2010
In an evening that involved show-stealing audience participation, Sarah Johnson at the HMV Forum in London watches Canadian group Broken Social Scene play an extensive and riveting set of indie rock
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists: Zaphod Beeblebrox, Ottawa, 24/10/2010
Andrew Carver enjoys a set of intelligent indie/punk rock from the hard-touring Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at a gig at Zaphod Beeblebrox's in Ottawa
Micah P Hinson: Stereo, Glasgow, 4/6/2010
Tony Gaughan watches Texan singer-songwriter Micah P Hinson at the Stereo in Glasgow play a refreshingly honest and incredible acoustic solo show
Action: Dominion Theatre, Ottawa, 5/6/2010
Canadian punk rock band the Action recently reformed after an absence of nearly thirty years. Andrew Carver watches them play a chaotic set at their home town venue of the Dominion Theatre in Ottawa
Glissando: Roxy, Edinburgh, 3/6/2010
In an evening packed with disaster, John Clarkson at the Roxy in Edinburgh watches Leeeds post-rock band Glissando, playing as a duo for the first time in two years, perform an against-the-odds spellbinding show
Eric Burdon and the Animals: Naperville Rib Fest, Naperville, 3/7/2010
Lisa Torem at the Naperville Rib Fest watches 60's singer Eric Burdon with a new line-up of his band the Animals play a riveting and phenonomal set of blues rock
Anais Mitchell: 12 Bar Club, London, 24/5/2010
On the first night of a three night residency, Ben Howarth watches Anais Mitchell play a triumphant set to promote her much acclaimed 'Hadestown' at the 12 Bar Club in Londdon
Malt Shop Memories Cruise: Florida, 13/5/2010...17/5/2010
The Malt Shop Memories Cruise was a Florida cruise trip featuring performances from a variety of late 50's and early 60's acts. Lisa Torem watches sets from amongst others Lou Christie, Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Drifters and Lesley Gore
All Tomorrow's Parties: Minehead, Somerset, 14/5/2010
On the first day of a Pavement-curated All Tomorrow's Parties, Mark and Jamie Rowland, Ben Howarth and Sarah Johnson discuss sets from bands such as Surfer Blood, Calexico and Broken Social Scene...
Southside Festival: Queens Park, Glasgow, 14/5/2010...23/5/2010
At Glasgow's ten day Southside Festival Tony Gaughan is impressed by performances from Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook and singer-songwriter Nick Harper as well as sets from local acts such as Carol Laula, former Silencer JJ Gilmour, Howlin' Radio and Acoustic Butterfly
Alkaline Trio: ABC, Glasgow, 24/5/2010
At the ABC in Glasgow, Tony Gaughan watches a monotonous and late starting set from Chicago-based punk/grunger heroes the Alkaline Trio out on the road to showcase their new album, 'This Addiction'

Full ListPublished
John Kay and Steppenwolf: Naperville Rib Fest, Naperville, 3/7/2010 08/07/2010
Willie Nelson: Hammersmith Apollo, London, 11/6/2010 25/06/2010
Jethro Tull: Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, Illinois, 20/6/2010 25/06/2010
Celebrating Alex Chilton: Mono, Glasgow, 10/6/2010 25/06/2010
Broken Social Scene: HMV Forum, London, 30/6/2010 25/06/2010
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists: Zaphod Beeblebrox, Ottawa, 24/10/2010 25/06/2010
Micah P Hinson: Stereo, Glasgow, 4/6/2010 25/06/2010
Action: Dominion Theatre, Ottawa, 5/6/2010 25/06/2010
Glissando: Roxy, Edinburgh, 3/6/2010 25/06/2010
Eric Burdon and the Animals: Naperville Rib Fest, Naperville, 3/7/2010 25/06/2010
Anais Mitchell: 12 Bar Club, London, 24/5/2010 25/06/2010
Malt Shop Memories Cruise: Florida, 13/5/2010...17/5/2010 01/06/2010
All Tomorrow's Parties: Minehead, Somerset, 14/5/2010 01/06/2010
Southside Festival: Queens Park, Glasgow, 14/5/2010...23/5/2010 01/06/2010
Alkaline Trio: ABC, Glasgow, 24/5/2010 01/06/2010
Athlete: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, 29/5/2010 01/06/2010
All Tomorrow's Parties: Minehead, Somerset, 15/5/2010 01/06/2010
Mission of Burma: Dingwalls, London, 13/5/2010 01/06/2010
Villagers: Deaf Institute, Manchester, 25/5/2010 01/06/2010
All Tomorrow's Parties: Minehead, Somerset, 16/5/2010 01/06/2010
Boredoms: Forum, London, 11/5/2010 01/06/2010
Airship: Deaf Institute, Manchester, 21/5/2010 01/06/2010
Pipettes: Fibbers, York, 7/5/2010 01/06/2010
Davey Woodward: Thunderbolt, Bristol, 7/5/2010 12/05/2010
Triffids: Barbican, London, 9/4/2010 29/04/2010
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine: Mavericks, Ottawa, 3/4/2010 29/04/2010
Wedding Present: Double Door, Chicago, 16/4/2010 29/04/2010
Levellers: Picturehouse, Holmfirth, 28/4/2010 29/04/2010
Son of Dave: Farmhouse, Canterbury, 29/4/2010 29/04/2010
Wooden Shjips: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 18/4/2010 29/04/2010
  
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