Cerebral Ballzy
Intrigued by the name more than anything, I was one of a handful of people who witnessed this crazy gig on a wet Monday night in May. Date: May 2, […]
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Bring Me The Horizon
It’s not usually my thing, but I dipped my dirty finger into the murky world of metalcore and got consumed by its darkness…and its Wall Of Death! Date: April 26 […]
Hard-Fi
This was one of three ‘secret’ gigs the band used to road test their new, long-awaited new material. Wasn’t that secret. The Bodega was rammed! Date: April 20, 2011 Venue: […]
Kate Nash
This was the second time I’d seen Kate Nash. This gig was during the tour for her second album. She came across like a woman scorned; an embittered femme fatale […]
Gruff Rhys
The Super Furry Animals front man stepped out alone and played songs from his concept album about collecting hotel shampoo. Bonkers as ever, then, but also brilliant. Date: February 21, […]
The Crookes
This band deserve to be bigger. That is all. Date: December 8, 2010 Venue: Rescue Rooms, Red Room Maybe it’s the cold weather. Maybe it’s the fact that Nottingham’s student […]
Reef
If you’re my age (34), and remember TFI Friday, it’s hard not to think of Reef without reciting “It’s your letters, it’s your letters” to the tune of Place Your […]
Interpol
One of the best things to come out of New York, Interpol’s dark and brooding mystique is infectious. Date: November 24, 2010 Venue: Rock City Interpol’s eponymously-titled new record has […]
The Gaslight Anthem
Quintessentially American, they make music with Springsteen in mind. Date: November 16, 2010 Venue: Rock City While classic American rock continues its renaissance, The Gaslight Anthem’s soulful blue-collared rock stomp […]
Cancer Bats
This was the first time I saw these after a tip-off from a hard-rocking amigo. It turned out to be sound advice. Date: October 30, 2010 Venue: Rescue Rooms With […]
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