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Alter Bridge at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin 07 Oct 2017

Last Saturday I flew to Dublin to catch Alter Bridge’s show at the Olympia Theatre. After the  rave reviews  their summer visit to the Emerald Isle received I was excited to be seeing them perform in this intimate venue. (It holds … Continue reading

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The Cadillac Three – Legacy

To be honest, I’m not sure how I first stumbled across The Cadillac Three but it’s safe to say I’ve had “Peace Love & Dixie” ringing my ears ever since! With tickets for their November show in Glasgow long since … Continue reading

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Iron Maiden at SSE Hydro, Glasgow 16 May 2017

It’s been six years since Iron Maiden played Glasgow and, I’ll be honest here, I swithered about going to see them this time round. However, common sense prevailed and tickets were duly procured. Three firsts happened before we were even … Continue reading

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Biters – The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be

The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be is Atlanta quartet, Biters, latest album. Released on 19th May via Earache Records it’s a long anticipated follow up to 2015’s critically acclaimed Electric Blood. This record is not so much an … Continue reading

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Royal Thunder – Wick

Recently released via Spinefarm Records, Wick is the third full length studio album from Atlanta based outfit Royal Thunder. Royal Thunder formed back in 2004 originally and have gone through numerous line up transformations before settling with the current line … Continue reading

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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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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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