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I have to admit. I was expecting a phoned-in performance from a band that might not be all that arsed. How wrong I was. They sounded better than ever. Date: […]
Bands/artists whose name begins with the letter C.
I have to admit. I was expecting a phoned-in performance from a band that might not be all that arsed. How wrong I was. They sounded better than ever. Date: […]
They’re all grown up, and their fan base has swelled considerably. A good time to be a Bottleman it would seem. Date: November 10, 2015 Venue: Rock City It’s been […]
I was never into these first time around (circa 1987-94) but I’d heard good things from a mate. Also, as this was an album tour, I swotted up on the […]
Remember The Pigeon Detectives? There was a time when that kind of ebullient guitar-led indie music was dominant. Circa Waves are bringing it back with a fresh twist. Date: April […]
I’m not sure if their name is in some way a homage to Echo & The Bunnymen, whether there’s some deep and meaningful reason behind it, or whether it’s just […]
I couldn’t pass up the chance to see the ex-main man of indie wallflowers Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci in such a small venue. I was expecting plaintive pianos. Instead, I got […]
Coming into this gig I knew little of this four-piece from Maryland. Upon leaving, I now know what I’ve been missing since 1990. Venue: Rock City Date: July 9, 2013 […]
A chance to see Therapy? frontman Andy Cairns play some of the band’s songs pared down and a little more genteel. Date: May 24, 2013 Venue: Bodega “The riff to […]
I took this gig on as it came available after another reviewer dropped out. I had a few listens to ’em on Spotify, watched a few You Tube clips and […]
One of my all-time favourite bands, now fully coherent and engaging. Top gig. Date: May 7 Venue: Rock City Some bands are criticised for ‘making the same record over and […]