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The Gaslight Anthem @ O2 Academy Glasgow 18th March 2024

Posted on March 24, 2024 by coralmccallum

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

Posted on February 11, 2024 by coralmccallum

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

Posted on February 6, 2024 by coralmccallum

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

Posted on December 18, 2023 by coralmccallum

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

Posted on November 13, 2023 by coralmccallum

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

Posted on October 19, 2023 by coralmccallum

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

Posted on October 9, 2023 by coralmccallum

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

Posted on July 20, 2023 by coralmccallum

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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The HU @ O2 Academy Glasgow 22nd June 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by coralmccallum

On a hot sunny Thursday evening Boy Child and I boarded the train to Glasgow. We were heading into the city, to the O2 Academy to be precise, to see those mighty Mongols, The HU. I was hoping it was … Continue reading →

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Alter Bridge @ O2 Academy Edinburgh 6th June 2023

Posted on June 10, 2023 by coralmccallum

An early start for this musical adventure – I boarded the 09:42 train to Glasgow before catching a second train to Slateford in Edinburgh unchaperoned. Yes- I was finally off on another solo adventure to Alter Bridge. Ahead of their … Continue reading →

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