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Blues Pills – Lady In Gold

Posted on August 28, 2016 by coralmccallum

I first stumbled across Blues Pills in December 2014 when I saw them support Rival Sons in Glasgow. By the time they reached the end of their short set, I was hooked. So having already fallen in love with their … Continue reading →

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The Kentucky Headhunters at the O2 ABC Glasgow 27 July 2016 – a memorable night.

Posted on July 30, 2016 by coralmccallum

For the first time this year, I headed off “unchaperoned” on the 5:25 train to Glasgow earlier this week. I’ll be honest, I do find it a bit daunting to be heading out to a gig on my own but … Continue reading →

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Biffy Clyro – Ellipsis

Posted on July 20, 2016 by coralmccallum

Despite living less than fifty miles from this band’s hometown of Kilmarnock, I’ve arrived late to the Biffy Clyro party. Perhaps I should start this review with an apology… Biffy Clyro first crossed my musical radar about six years ago … Continue reading →

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Mark Harrison – Turpentine

Posted on June 28, 2016 by coralmccallum

Sometimes in life you stumble across an artist or band who perhaps doesn’t naturally fit with your preferred genre of music but who swiftly become your guilty pleasure. Since I was first introduced to rootsy blues/folk maestro Mark Harrison, when … Continue reading →

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A Tremonster Night With Tremonti

Posted on June 17, 2016 by coralmccallum

Last Monday evening I boarded the 525 train to Glasgow, picking up my chaperones, Boy Child and Facebook Son en route, and headed off out to play. Our destination for the evening was the O2 ABC to see Tremonti in … Continue reading →

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Rival Sons – Hollow Bones

Posted on June 10, 2016 by coralmccallum

The long awaited successor to Rival Sons’ critically acclaimed Great Western Valkyrie is released on 10 June 2016. Hollow Bones is the band’s fifth album and is released on Earache Records. When Rival Sons decided to step into the studio … Continue reading →

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Man The Mighty – Paper Crown EP

Posted on June 5, 2016 by coralmccallum

Paper Crown EP is Man The Mighty’s second release, the follow up to 2013’s critically acclaimed I Am Icarus. Released on 3 June, Paper Crown is a six track EP from the boys from Illinois. For those who are unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Tremonti – Dust

Posted on May 5, 2016 by coralmccallum

The third album from Tremonti, Dust, was released last week via Fret 12. Produced by the talented Michael “Elvis” Baskette, Dust is the “companion” album to 2015’s Cauterize. I use the term “companion” loosely. Both albums were recorded together, ten … Continue reading →

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Chris Cornell at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall 29/04/16

Posted on May 2, 2016 by coralmccallum

Once again last Friday, I found myself climbing on board the 5.25 to Glasgow, accompanied by my good friend, Miss Rose Wine. This time we were travelling to the civilised surroundings of Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, to be found at … Continue reading →

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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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