Concerts Hub
Every gig I’ve been to — reviews, photos and memories from live music over the years
Latest Concerts
Local Authority – Nice N Sleazy’s
One of the best ways to discover new music is to listen to recommendations from people whose taste you trust.
Beth Gibbons – Usher Hall
Some artists release an album and you think, “That’s quite good.” Others release an album and you immediately start looking for tour dates.
Bruce Springsteen – Stadium of Light
Some artists become woven into the story of your life long before you ever see them perform live.
The Jesus and Mary Chain – The Usher Hall
Some gigs take a surprisingly long route before they finally happen.
The Hives – Glasgow Barrowland
Sometimes you buy a ticket for the headline act.
Happy Mondays – Barrowland
The last time I saw The Happy Mondays was around 1989 at the SECC during their Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches era.
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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