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Blackberry Smoke at Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow 03 April 2017

For the second time in a week, I boarded the 5:25 to Glasgow. This time I was accompanied by “Miss Rose Wine”. She was about to lose her Barrowlands virginity! The legendary Barrowlands Ballroom can be found in the city’s … Continue reading

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A Memorable Night With Some Nameless Ghouls – Ghost at O2 ABC Glasgow 29/03/17

It’s been seventy seven days since my last fix…..2017 gig season is off to a VERY slow start! (Hence the silence on here….apologies) So, finally, and for the first time this year, I boarded the 5:25 train to Glasgow chaperoned … Continue reading

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First Gig Of The Year – Avenged Sevenfold

It’s been forty days since my last fix….. Yes, 2017 Gig Season has opened! So ,which show enjoyed the honour of being my first of 2017? Well, I started off big this year –  Avenged Sevenfold at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro. … Continue reading

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Alter Bridge at the SSE Hydro Glasgow 01 Dec 2016

There’s only one venue in Glasgow that, for me, necessitates a car ride instead of a train ride – the SSE Hydro on the banks of the River Clyde. Having negotiated the rush hour traffic (I loathe motorway driving at … Continue reading

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Alter Bridge at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 26/11/16

Instead of my usual 5:25 to Glasgow, last Saturday morning, I found myself in Glasgow Airport boarding a flight to East Midlands Airport (tiny propeller plane!) as I headed off to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena. Having met many friends and made … Continue reading

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An Evening With Black Stone Cherry:The Kentucky Experience

For the third time in a week I boarded the 5:25 to Glasgow on Friday evening. This time I had a new chaperone – Little Miss Green Tea. We were scheduled to rendezvous with Boy Child and FB Son at … Continue reading

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Brian Fallon and the Crowes at the O2 ABC, Glasgow 22Nov16

For the second time in a week I boarded the 5:25 to Glasgow, once again chaperoned by Boy Child. So where were we off to on a chilly Tuesday evening? Our destination was my favourite venue, the O2 ABC and … Continue reading

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A Birthday Party – Black Stone Cherry Style

Last Friday night, chaperoned by Boy Child, I boarded the 525 to Glasgow, heading towards something just a little bit special. When I first heard about this particular show, I thought I didn’t stand a snowball’s hope in Hell of … Continue reading

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Alter Bridge – The Last Hero

Some albums come along once in a blue moon that are like a fine wine. They need to be opened and allowed to breathe before you can truly appreciate them at their best. Alter Bridge’s fifth studio album, The Last … Continue reading

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Blackberry Smoke – Like An Arrow

Atlanta’s finest, Blackberry Smoke, are back in town with a new album, Like An Arrow. Recorded and mixed by Billy Joe Bowers at The Quarry Recording Studio in Kenneshaw, Georgia, Like An Arrow is the band’s fifth album. This time … Continue reading

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