Concerts Hub
Every gig I’ve been to — reviews, photos and memories from live music over the years
Latest Concerts
Deadletter – Art School – Glasgow
Deadletter brought their Existence Is Bliss tour to Glasgow School of Art and put on a belter of a show. Six-piece post-punk with saxophone, a frontman who dives into the crowd, and support from London act Ry-Guy. Video clips and a quick review.
Ray LaMontagne – Usher Hall
Ray LaMontagne’s Trouble 20th anniversary tour at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh. Concert review, photos and mobile videos from the night.
Roland Gift – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Roland Gift performed 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals songs at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Here is what the night was like, including a front-row finale.
Richard Thompson – The Usher Hall
Richard Thompson brought his legendary guitar to the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 28 May 2026. Billy Watson shares photos, audio and thoughts from a memorable night of folk rock from one of Britain’s finest guitarists.
Glen Hansard – Glasgow – Barrowland
Glen Hansard live at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow with Courtney Marie Andrews in support. A great night of music, plus the story of bumping into Glen at a Van Morrison concert in Belfast.
Dodgy – Glasgow – KTWWH
Dodgy return to King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow for an intimate gig featuring new album tracks, the classic Good Enough and a brilliant Grassman finale.
Live Music
Over 160 concert reviews from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond. Photos, stories, and honest write-ups.
Best Concerts Ever (Hand-picked)
- Bruce Springsteen — Stadium of Light — The Boss. Three hours. Every penny worth it.
- PJ Harvey — Glasgow — One of the greatest live performers I’ve ever seen.
- The Flaming Lips — Edinburgh — Absolute chaos in the best way. I’ve seen them twice and both times were unforgettable.
- Van Morrison — Usher Hall — I’ve reviewed multiple Van Morrison gigs across Scotland, Belfast, and beyond. The man delivers every time.
- Mark Knopfler — A Dire Straits fan since forever. This one meant a lot.
- Mogwai — Barrowlands — Scottish legends on their home turf.
- My Bloody Valentine — OVO Hydro — Bring earplugs. Seriously.
- Primal Scream — Glasgow Barrowlands — Barrowlands on a good night is the best venue in Scotland. This was a good night.
- Slowdive — Glasgow Barrowland — Shoegaze perfection.
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor — Glasgow Barrowland — Not for everyone. Absolutely for me.
B&E Spotify List
Acts that I have seen with Emma on Spotify playlist.
What People Say
“One of the most entertaining and funniest performances of the weekend. Legend.”
Marcus Payne
“The utterly hilarious and uncompromising Billy Watson.”
Speakeasy Comedy Club — Edinburgh venue
“Billy Watson and Speakeasy favourite… had absolutely storming gigs.”
MOB Speakeasy — Venue listing
“His stand-up set had me with sore cheeks.”
John Carroll
“Only top quality stand-up will be on show, in a virtue-signalling and self-censorship free zone, including Billy Watson.”
Speakeasy Comedy Club — Michael O’Bernicia
“Billy Watson was awesome at eqRAnox.”
Rise Above
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