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The Cadillac Three @ the O2 Academy Glasgow on 8th May 2024

Last Wednesday evening, Boy Child and I boarded the train to Glasgow. The birds were singing. The sun was shining. The weather Gods were smiling on us. All was well with the world.  We were heading for the city’s O2 … Continue reading

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Slash ft Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators @ the OVO Hydro Glasgow 3rd April 2024

On a rather dreich Wednesday afternoon I headed up the M8 unchaperoned. Yes. I know I had set off over four hours before the doors were due to open but there were AB family members to find and catch up … Continue reading

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The Gaslight Anthem @ O2 Academy Glasgow 18th March 2024

On Monday evening, accompanied by Boy Child, I boarded the train to Glasgow. Rain clouds were gathering. By the time we got off the train, it was a damp trudge to the O2 Academy. So, who were we braving the … Continue reading

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Dirty Honey at Oran Mor, Glasgow 7th February 2024

Allowing plenty of time for roadworks and rush hour traffic, I headed up the M8 towards Glasgow on Wednesday. First stop, apart from traffic jams, was Shields Rd then a quick trip on the subway out to Hillhead, before a … Continue reading

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Florence Black @ Classic Grand, Glasgow 1st February 2024

Finally, the day had dawned- my first gig of 2024! And I was flying solo for this one! Having travelled by train into Glasgow, I made my way down Union St towards the venue. Not only was this the first … Continue reading

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2023 -the musical highlights

It’s reached that time of year again…. When I checked back, I made it to 15 shows this year and missed 3 because the real world had to take priority. It all started back in January with Dirty Honey at … Continue reading

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Corey Taylor @ O2 Academy Glasgow 12th November 2023

Last gig of the year…. On a dreich Sunday night, chauffeured by Boy Child, I headed up the M8 towards Glasgow. Thanks to the LEZ, early “last” trains and subway, we parked at Shields Road park and ride and walked … Continue reading

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Rival Sons @ Barrowlands Glasgow 16th October 2023

Slightly earlier than usual (Yes, it was the 16:42 train again) Boy Child and I headed off to Glasgow on Monday night. The weather Gods were in a better humour so our walk out to the iconic Barrowlands was nice … Continue reading

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Black Stone Cherry @ St Luke’s Glasgow on 6th October 2023

Earlier than usual, 16:42 to be precise, Boy Child and I set off by train to Glasgow in search of a much-anticipated evening of musical entertainment. The music Gods had been smiling on me when I’d managed to get my … Continue reading

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The White Buffalo @ O2 Academy Glasgow 18th July 2023

The summer sun was shining as Boy Child, and I boarded the train to Glasgow on Tuesday evening. We were heading back to the O2 Academy. We were heading into the city to see The White Buffalo for the third … Continue reading

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