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Every gig I’ve been to — reviews, photos and memories from live music over the years

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The Flaming Lips – 5/9/19

The Flaming Lips – 5/9/19

Two days after Follakzoid I took my son to another gig, this time at the Usher Hall to see The Flaming Lips.

Follakzoid Live – 3/9/19

Follakzoid Live – 3/9/19

The main act was from Chile and they are called Follakzoid and played most of the gig in the dark which very much suited their music

Molly Sarle & Amie Huckstep

Molly Sarle & Amie Huckstep

I was looking for a gig to attend and I saw Molly Sarle was playing in Glasgow. I check her out and liked what I heard. When I also watched Amie’s videos the deal was sealed.

The Waterboys – 7/8/19

The Waterboys – 7/8/19

I have been a fan of The Waterboys ever since ‘This Is The Sea’ came out many years ago and had seen Mike Scott play a solo gig at The Barrowland but never seen him play there under The Waterboys name which he reinstated as I think it was a more recognisable brand.

Neil Young Tribute Night

Neil Young Tribute Night

I went along to a Neil Young tribute night in Edinburgh to mark Neil’s 50th year in the music industry.

John Anaya Duo

John Anaya Duo

I went back to Edinburgh for a Jazz and Blues Festival night at The Fat Badger.

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.
Whitla HallVan MorrisonMandela HallVan MorrisonWaterfront HallVan Morrison (80th Birthday)The LimelightLucinda Williams
One-Off Gigs27 gigs
Spiritualized — Glasgow Theatre Royal
Melin Melyn — Glasgow Poetry Club
Sparks — Glasgow Armadillo
The Boo Radleys — Glasgow Hug and Pint
The Icicle Works — Glasgow Stereo
John Grant — Glasgow Kings Theatre
Aaron Wright — Glasgow CitizenM
Teenage Fanclub — Glasgow Kelvingrove Bandstand
Emmylou Harris — Glasgow Emirates
Chris Staples — Edinburgh Sneaky Petes
The Cosmic Dead — Edinburgh Opium
James — Edinburgh Corn Exchange
A Country Night in Nashville — Edinburgh Playhouse
Ultimate Rock Experience — Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Martin Metcalfe and Richard Jobson — Edinburgh Bar Yellow
Neil Young Tribute Night — Edinburgh Leith, The Village
John Anaya Duo — Edinburgh Leith, The Fat Badger
Eddi Reader — Dunfermline Alhambra
Martin Metcalfe and Richard Jobson — Galashiels Macarts
Grangemouth Tavern Night Out — Grangemouth Tavern
Bruce Springsteen — Sunderland Stadium of Light
Bosstria — Edinburgh + Glasgow St Lukes
Puddles Pity Party — Rothes Hall, Glenrothes
Wreckless Eric — Edinburgh

B&E Spotify List

Acts that I have seen with Emma on Spotify playlist.

Billy & Emma Concerts

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.”

Speakeasy Uncensored — Craig Campbell and Billy Watson co-hosting

“Billy Watson was awesome at eqRAnox.”

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