Live Music Review: Manchester Orchestra at Manchester Academy 2, Wednesday 5th October
A review by Justine Dench The atmosphere buzzed in the packed out Manchester Academy arena, full of indie-types ready to see the brilliant American alternative rock outfit that is Manchester Orchestra. The evening was introduced by blustery pop-rock group The … Continue reading
Gigs: Twin Atlantic Review – Manchester Academy, Thursday May 5th 2011
Two storming support acts get the crowd buzzing and the venue is filled with excited anticipation. Hysteria, a willing mosh-pit and countless music-loving fans await the arrival of Twin Atlantic, a powerful rock four piece from Glasgow. After touring as … Continue reading
Live Music Review: Goo Goo Dolls @ O2 Academy Birmingham
Thursday November 11th, 2010 It’s been four years since we heard anything new from the Goo Goo Dolls – obviously not counting its greatest hits compilation released in 2008. Not many bands can boast over 20 years in the biz … Continue reading
Live music review: Joe Satriani @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Saturday 23rd October 2010 Joe Satriani. It’s a name synonymous with all things guitar. From his highly acclaimed 1987 album, Surfing with the Alien, to his more recent work in super group, Chickenfoot, Satriani is a Grammy award winning, mega … Continue reading
Live music review: Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour Tour @ Birmingham NIA
Thursday 28th October 2010 It’s a tour that promised to rip a new hole in the proverbial buttocks of the UK. And from the showing I saw in Birmingham, Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour kept their word. The NIA was … Continue reading
Live Music Review: Stiff Little Fingers @ Roadmender, Northampton
Classic, Irish punk stars, the Stiff Little Fingers, were cruising around the British Isles this year on the Still Burning Tour Continue reading
Live Music Review: Muse @ Lancashire Cricket Club
Overblown is a word that suits everything Muse do. Their stage – and it really is THEIR stage, they don’t just go and hire one like everyone else – contains a grand piano, multi headed guitars, giant eyeballs and lighty up suits… Continue reading