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 […]
Tag Archives: Rock City
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 […]
The Kills
The Kills are one of those bands that are so much better live than on record. It’s not a criticism, just an observation. I’d never seen them live before. I […]
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
After an emotive show in Newcastle the previous night which followed the tragic news of the death of his friend in the Paris terrorist attacks on Friday, November 13, I wondered […]
Catfish and The Bottlemen
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 […]
Wake Up! Indie All-Dayer
This mini-festival was up and down. Quite literally, as it was based entirely in Rock City, both in its Main Hall and downstairs in its Basement, and because some bands […]
AlunaGeorge
Not usually my cup of tea, but from what I’d heard of AlunaGeorge’s slinky electronic R ‘n’ B I’d liked, so I thought I’d pop along… Date: October 30, 2013 […]
Tom Odell
This gig was the start of a diverse week of music that would also include ex-Gorky’s front man Euros Childs and electronic R ‘n’ B act AlunaGeorge. I’d briefly caught […]
Glasvegas
Judging by the fact Glasvegas are playing in Rock City’s basement as opposed to the main hall, it would seem the band’s allure is waning. Can the new album translate […]
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