Gig Review: Laura Cox / Jesse Garwood Band – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (4th May 2026)

We are back at one of my favourite venues tonight, The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, for some blues rock from the powerhouse that is French guitarist Laura Cox. First up, however, we have the Jesse Garwood Band - though even before that, we are all evacuated by a fire alarm! We are not outside for long, … Continue reading Gig Review: Laura Cox / Jesse Garwood Band – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (4th May 2026)

Gig Review: Gypsy Pistoleros / James Kennedy & The Underdogs / Mambo Kurt – Bannermans, Edinburgh (25th April 2026)

Another gig night at the mighty Bannermans as they prepare to close in the next few days for a few months for repairs and some upgrades. We all know what upgrades I would like, but that's another story; we are here tonight to catch up with the fabulous Gypsy Pistoleros on their Dark Faerie Tales … Continue reading Gig Review: Gypsy Pistoleros / James Kennedy & The Underdogs / Mambo Kurt – Bannermans, Edinburgh (25th April 2026)

Gig Review: Jethro Tull – Usher Hall, Edinburgh (22nd April 2026)

A nice stroll along in the sun to the Usher Hall in Edinburgh to catch up with Jethro Tull on their Curiosity Tour in support of last year's Curious Ruminant album. There is no support tonight and the place is packed as the band stroll onto the stage early at 7:30. They launch into a … Continue reading Gig Review: Jethro Tull – Usher Hall, Edinburgh (22nd April 2026)

Gig Review: Millie Manders & The Shutup / Death Trails – Bannermans, Edinburgh (15th April 2026)

Here we are back at Bannermans for a bit of punk pop with Millie Manders, but first up we have Death Trails from the North of England, who describe themselves as a bit Punk, Grunge, Ska, and Hardcore. The band definitely have that modern punk vibe with songs like "Live Und Let Live", which has … Continue reading Gig Review: Millie Manders & The Shutup / Death Trails – Bannermans, Edinburgh (15th April 2026)

Gig Review: Capsula / Responsible Adult – Bannermans, Edinburgh (10th March 2026)

So here we are back at Bannermans in Edinburgh to catch Capsula, a psychedelic rock band originally from Buenos Aires. But up first, we have a local act, Responsible Adult, who are playing only their second ever gig tonight. The band have a classic rock vibe and we get a setlist of originals including "Leather … Continue reading Gig Review: Capsula / Responsible Adult – Bannermans, Edinburgh (10th March 2026)

Gig Review: Buckcherry / Michael Monroe / Rubikon – SWG3, Glasgow (1st March 2026)

My first trip through to Glasgow this year brought me to SWG3. It's easily one of my favourite mid-sized venues, even if it is a bit of a trek to get to. It took two trains for me to make it through for Buckcherry and Michael Monroe’s co-headline tour, with the addition of US openers … Continue reading Gig Review: Buckcherry / Michael Monroe / Rubikon – SWG3, Glasgow (1st March 2026)