Concerts Hub
Every gig I’ve been to — reviews, photos and memories from live music over the years
Latest Concerts
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
As I explained in a previous blog where I videoed The Filthy Tongues, I met the singer songwriter from that band, Martin Metcalfe, back in 2011 when he told me he used to be in Goodbye Mr Mackenzie.
Counterfeit Sixties
My son is mainly into Heavy Metal but I thought I would try and educate him on Sixties music by taking him along to a Sixties Cover Band night in Falkirk Town Hall which is fairly close to where we live in Bo’ness.
James – 18/3/19
I have taken my son to quite a few gigs since we have returned to Scotland and I asked if he was interested in going to see James at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh.
Tangerine Dream
When I saw that the legendary German band Tangerine Dream were playing in Glasgow I checked out some of their recent live gigs on youtube and decided I needed to get tickets, perhaps as an anti-dote to the Heavy Metal gigs I have been going to with my son recently.
Brit Floyd – 15/3/19
After taking my son to see Tangerine Dream the previous night, this time I told him were were going to Glasgow to pick up a poster I wanted to keep as a memento for a gig I performed in at Nice’N’Sleazy which was apparently still up on the wall, at least according to Oliver Pissed, who organised the gig.
John Grant – 1/2/19
I noticed only yesterday that John Grant was due to play in Glasgow and it said on facebook that it was sold out so I went to look for tickets on Gumtree.
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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