Concerts Hub
Every gig I’ve been to — reviews, photos and memories from live music over the years
Latest Concerts
Beth Orton – Glasgow
Every so often you hear a single song and immediately know you’re going to end up buying a concert ticket.
Xavier Rudd
One of the advantages of having spent years attending concerts is that every now and again you become confident enough to buy tickets for somebody else’s birthday before they’ve even heard the artist.
Ian McNabb
There are worse ways to spend a birthday than watching one of your musical heroes perform in a small venue.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
As my son has grown older, I’ve become less interested in buying him things and more interested in creating memories with him.
Loudon Wainwright III
Every relationship involves compromise.
Blanco White & Support
One of the secrets to a successful relationship is occasionally attending concerts that aren’t entirely about your own musical tastes.
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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