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Massive – Destination Somewhere

Posted on April 8, 2016 by coralmccallum

One of my favourite albums from 2014 was Full Throttle by Aussie rock band Massive. As a debut album it was sensational. But how do you follow such an impressive start? The answer’s easy- you tour, you write, you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Brian Fallon & the Crowes – no Painkillers required for this show!

Posted on April 7, 2016 by coralmccallum

Normality finally resumed on Wednesday night as I boarded the 5.25 train to Glasgow, accompanied by my two teenage chaperones, Boy Child and friend. We were heading to my favourite venue too! Yes, we were off to the city’s O2 … Continue reading →

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Black Stone Cherry- Kentucky

Posted on April 5, 2016 by coralmccallum

For their fifth studio album Black Stone Cherry have stripped off the “commercial cloak” and returned to what they do best – dirty, grungy, riff heavy swamp rock with their own unique Southern stamp of authority. They returned to their … Continue reading →

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Theory of a Deadman – my first O2 ABC show of 2016

Posted on March 1, 2016 by coralmccallum

Last Sunday saw me boarding the train to Glasgow as I headed off to the O2 ABC for my first visit of the year. I was heading into the city to catch up with a good friend for an early … Continue reading →

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The Last Ride at the Carnival of Madness 2016

Posted on February 11, 2016 by coralmccallum

    Last Saturday, accompanied by Girl Child, I headed south to Manchester  for the final UK Carnival of Madness show. This was our first trip to the Manchester Arena. For those of you who haven’t been there – it’s … Continue reading →

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The Carnival of Madness kicks off 2016

Posted on February 3, 2016 by coralmccallum

      My 2016 gig season kicked off on 1st February in Glasgow’s SSE Hydro arena. The event? The first Carnival of Madness show in Scotland with a stunning four band line up – Highly Suspect, Halestorm, Shinedown and … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday blog–one year ago today-SMKC at the SSE Hydro Glasgow

Posted on December 4, 2015 by coralmccallum

  The first Thursday in December marked the last UK show of the European leg of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators’ (aka SMK&C) World on Fire tour. They rounded things off at the SSE Hydro, Glasgow in front … Continue reading →

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A Night With The Necromancer – Crobot at The Cathouse. Glasgow

Posted on November 15, 2015 by coralmccallum

There was a good reason I didn’t board the customary 525 to Glasgow last Thursday night. The simple fact was that the later train still got me there in plenty of time, considering the venue for the evening is a … Continue reading →

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Dorje – Catalyst EP

Posted on November 11, 2015 by coralmccallum

UK rock band Dorje released their latest EP Catalyst on 6 November. Dorje are: Rob Chapman – vocals and guitar Rabea Massaad – lead guitar Dave Hollingworth – bass Ben Minal – drums Not yet a household name, however these … Continue reading →

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Sevendust – Kill The Flaw

Posted on October 13, 2015 by coralmccallum

I’ve arrived late to the Sevendust party. I first listened to this band a couple of years ago when I stumbled across their 2008 album Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow. (Yes, the reason for checking them out was the guest … Continue reading →

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