Shed Seven
The Sheds are back once again at Rock City, as Rick’s obsession with overtaking Spear of Destiny as the band to have played the venue the most times intensifies. It’s […]
Author Archives: philviles
The Wonder Stuff
An ambitious celebration of over 30 years in the business Date: November 27, 2019 Venue: Rock City It’s become something of a trend for bands to tour an album in […]
The Futureheads
When: June 1, 2019 Where: Rescue Rooms “It’s been too long”, says The Futureheads’ leading force Barry Hyde in his unmistakably strong Sunderland brogue. “This gig is gonna last three […]
Wolf Alice
I’ve followed this band since 2013 when they supported Swim Deep at the Rescue Rooms. I was instantly impressed, and I’ve seen them in support of other bands and at […]
The Amazons
Saviours of guitar rock? Hmmm, maybe. Date: October 6, 2017 Venue: Rescue Rooms Kasabian stated recently that they’re the only ones who can “save guitar music from the abyss”, before […]
Shame
I saw these miscreants at the Swn Festival in Cardiff in 2016. They were the first band on the bill on the Sunday and shook off a few hangovers and […]
Grandaddy
How had I not seen this band until now? They’ve been around since 1992 for heaven’s sake! Date: March 29, 2017 Venue: Rock City Having formed way back in 1992 […]
Primal Scream
Primal Scream are one of those bands that you just have to see live. They should be on everyone’s bucket list. Date: December 11, 2016 Venue: Rock City You could […]
Eliza and the Bear
This is my second time reviewing this band at the Bodega. Clearly I love dear Eliza. Date: December 5, 2016 Venue: Bodega No one in this band is called Eliza, […]
Honeyblood
I’ll be honest. I got confused between Honeyblood and Black Honey when I requested to review this band. ’twas a happy confusion. Serendipity at its finest. Date: November 22, 2016 […]
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