It’s reached that time of year when I reflect back on the gigs I’ve squeezed in during the year. For the first time in a few years, it’s all felt quite “normal” – and I use that word with caution as I wholly appreciate that things can still change.

The musical year started back in February on a rather stormy night with The Rock Orchestra at Glasgow’s O2 Academy and it ended on an icy cold night in December with Volbeat at the OVO Hydro.

In between there was a diverse range of bands this year Halestorm (3 times), Skindred, Eric Gales, Dirty Honey, Architects, Biffy Clyro, Christone Kingfish Ingram (no photos from that one), Mammoth, Shinedown, Ghost, Within Temptation, Brian Fallon,Tremonti, Cardinal Black, Florence Black (twice), The Pretty Reckless, Those Damn Crows and of course Alter Bridge (twice). There were others in between and many great support acts too – and some not so great support acts…I’ll name no names.

The photos below are the edited highlights of a great year’s gigs.

It all kicks off again in January and so far 2023 is looking pretty good music-wise.

Thanks for supporting this music blog. It’s much appreciated.

I’d also like to thank my “gig buddies” – you know who you are.

Have a fabulous New Year when it arrives and may 2023 be kind to us all