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Mike MacGregor a.k.a ReSonance – Classic Grand

Aug 26, 2024

My friend Mike McGregor was playing a headline show in Glasgow and asked me to come along to support him, not on stage, just in person.

Local Authority – Nice N Sleazy’s

Jul 27, 2024

My workmate had recommended Local Authority to me and after checking them out on youtube I agreed to go and see them at Nice’N’Sleazy.

Beth Gibbons – Usher Hall

Jun 12, 2024

I saw Beth Gibbons perform solo many years ago in The Barrowland and I also saw Portishead play there which were both great gigs. Having got Beth’s new album when it came out there was no way I was going to miss her show at The Usher Hall

Jane’s Addiction – Glasgow Barrowland

May 31, 2024

I was very happy to find a last minute ticket for Jane’s Addiction as they were like hen’s teeth. I was even more happy when later in the tour they had a fight onstage and it would seem they will never play together again.

Bruce Springsteen – Stadium of Light

May 22, 2024

I couldn’t afford tickets to see Bruce when he played Edinburgh last year but in the meantime I had got a job and so I bought cheap tickets to see him Sunderland, which isn’t too far away.

Acid Mothers Temple – Dundee

May 16, 2024

I took Marcy and Emma to Dundee for them to witness Acid Mother’s Temple blow up the stage for the first time. One lasted better than the other.

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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.