Watch the bands, get involved in a circle pit even, but leave the pictures until after the show. These guys are at their merch stands or at the bar and more than happy to chat after the gig.
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‘Reef’ supported by ‘Broken Witt Rebels’ , Exeter Lemon Grove, Saturday 24th November
A rocking roller-coaster of a set, from old school rock vibes, great back beats and gravelly vocals, to offerings with a real dose of deep south evangelical joy
Collateral – 4 Shots! e.p. Launch, Leo’s Red Lion, Gravesend, November 24th 2018
The tall swaggering lead singer has the voice of Jon Bon Jovi circa 1987, the moves of a younger Brett Michaels and does a neat turn with an acoustic guitar
Daisyland comes to London with the help of Massive Wagons
Having given every ounce of themselves to the crowd with boundless energy, the band proved once again that they are a force of nature.
Within Temptation, live at the O2 Academy, Brixton, November 13 2018
The first few tracks of the set, giving us a taster of what to expect from the album will, I’m sure, result in a few more pre-orders of ‘Resist’.
Pig Destroyer, Voodoo Lounge, Dublin, November 4th 2018
As expected from any grindcore show, energy levels are insane.
Bad Touch, Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics, Daxx & Roxane, ULU London, Nov 10 2018
If only all tours could be like this, music for the fans played by fans of the music. We can but hope!
Salvation Jayne – E.P. & Live Review, The Finsbury, London, November 9 2018
It really looks like it’s paying off for Salvation Jayne especially when the crowd contains at least one record company executive.
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