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