Live Music


Altered Images

Altered Images - 02 Academy, Liverpool, 23/10/2024

Richard Lewis watches post-punk pop of the highest order as the Eighties outfit Altered Images deliver their classic album ‘Bite’ in full


Dream Machine

Dream Machine - Hare and Hounds, Birmingham, 6/11/2024

With photographs by Robert Hadley, James Gardner enjoys The Dream Machine's infectious garage rock n' roll at a show at The Hare and Hounds to launch their new album, 'Thank God! It's The Dream Machine'.


Vapors

Vapors - Chantry Brewery, Rotherham, 16/11/2024

Denzil Watson enjoys a master class of power pop from late 70's/early 80's act The Vapors in the unusual setting of The Chantry Brewery in Rotherham.


T Bone Burnett

T Bone Burnett - Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, 19/11/2024

Lisa Torem watches T Bone Burnett’s Old Town School concert inspire two standing ovations


War On Drugs

War On Drugs - Royal Albert Hall, London, 14/7/2024

America’s Greatest Rock N’ Roll Band on glorious, career-best form at the Royal Albert Hall. Richard Lewis reviews.


Lytham Festival

Lytham Festival - 1

Shirley Procter reports on the first three days of boutique event Lytham Festival in Lancashire,which featured sets from Lord Huron, Hozier, Brittany Howard and The Courteneers.


Lytham Festival

Lytham Festival - 2

Shirley Procter enjoys the last two days of the Lytham Festival which includes performances from Johnny Marr., Madness and The Magic Numbers.


Robby Krieger Band

Robby Krieger Band - City Winery, Chicago, 13/6/2024

Lisa Torem watches The Robby Krieger Band put on a red-carpet performance at Chicago City Winery as the audience rocked to The Doors' hits.


Paul Draper

Paul Draper - The Citadel, St Helens, 20/4/2024

Paul Clark at the Citadel in St Helens watches ex-Mansun frontman Paul Draper play a fiery set of solo material as well as Mansun's epic second album 'Six' in its entirety,


Eagles

Eagles - Co-op Live, Manchester, 7/6/2024

Andrew Twambley is reduced to tears on an emotional night and trip back in time with The Eagles on the first of their five gigs on ‘The Long Goodbye’ tour at Manchester’s fabulous new arena, Co-op Live,


Marc Almond

Marc Almond - 'Deities & Demons' Exhibition Opening, TCFE Gallery, London, 16/4/2024

Steev Burgess enjoys an impressive set of covers and original material from Marc Almond at the TCFE Gallery on the opening night of an exhibition of his self-portraits.


Dennis Tufano

Dennis Tufano - Copernicus Center, Chicago, 19/7/2024

Lisa Torem watches Dennis Tufano and friends perform the songs of Bobby Darin with stunning effect.


Rebecca Poole

Rebecca Poole - Pizza Express, Dean Street, London, 2/8/2034

Zena Greig watches jazz-influenced singer Rebecca Poole provide an exhilarating musical ride at a gig in London.


Paul Draper






Blancmange

Blancmange - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, 24.5.2024

Synth pop pathfinders Blancmange are on sterling, career-spanning form in Nottingham. Dave Goodwin reviews.


Zutons

Zutons - New Century Hall, Manchester, 13/4/2024

Paul Clark enjoys an energetic set from Liverpudlian indie band The Zutons to promote their new band 'The Big Decider'.


Affection Place

Affection Place - Metronome, Nottingham, 2485/2024

Dave Goodwin watches French electro band Affection PLace with guest Magazine's Dave Formula on keyboards play a polished seet to promote their forty-years-in-the-making debut album.


Ariel Sharratt and Mathias Kom

Ariel Sharratt and Mathias Kom - Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, 16/4/2024

Helen Tipping watches anti-capitalist duo maAriel Sharratt and Mathias Kom make waves in a long awaited performance at The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge


Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - New Theatre, Oxford, 20/3/2024

Nick Dent-Robinson watches an electrifying set from seminal electro act Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark to promote their new 'Bauhaus Staircase' album.


Liam Gallagher and John Squire

Liam Gallagher and John Squire - Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 16/3/2024

Eoghan Lyng enjoys a brief but versatile set from Liam Gallagher and John Squire at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin.