Well, this is a first. Regular readers of the site will perhaps remember that once on a time, I would turn up at gigs with just enough time to get to the bar and find a good spot, before the headline act came on. But, in music, as with much in life, I learnt a …
Christmas cheer!
This time last year I went to Madrid, for a friends 40th birthday celebration. It was was always going to be another fun weekend away. A long weekend in Madrid for the first El Classico fixture of the season was something to look forward to. Having taken on the responsibility for getting the accommodation sorted, …
The Velveteen Saints – Nice n Sleazy
Chalk and cheese? Right and wrong? Black and White? Och no! Perhaps more like my Ying and yang kind of a day. The mother in law is visiting this week and we had promised her a trip to the Royal Yacht Britannia as a birthday treat earlier in the year. As with many best laid …
Tim Peaks Diner – It’s back and now online.
Yes, you heard right, it’s back. As well as physically re-opening again next year at Kendal Calling and Isle of Wight festival, Tim Peaks diner re-opens it’s doors again tomorrow 01 November right here online. Get yourself along here http://www.timpeaks.com early and you might catch Mr Burgess serving up all sort of delights. Head over on to …
Gramotones – Horror Draped In Dry Ice (Halloween Special)
Halloween really is a great time of year? The temperature has just taken a dip, there is a real chill in the air. And this Halloween night the streets will be filled with fun, mischief and possibly a little horror. There are modern day trick or treaters. And there are those who stick with traditions …
Tim Burgess – Glasgow Oran Mor gig review
Lovers of live music that have not had the pleasure of Glasgow’s Oran Mor should treat themselves to a visit sometime soon. It’s dark recesses and low ceilings, make for a haunting and yet cosy, homely feel for your musical entertainment. Forget the transcendental superglue floors and mesmerising aura of The Barras for a night, …