Latest Concerts

Colin Hay – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Nov 19, 2025

A friend who many years ago used to play a Colin Hay album regularly when we were smoking at his house, that got me into his music.

The Dubliners Encore – Glasgow Pavillion

Nov 18, 2025

As soon as I saw there was a tribute concert called The Dubliners Encore to the fantastic Irish group, The Dubliners, it was a no brainer to get a ticket as I think they are one of the greatest bands of the last century, not least for their don’t give a fuck attitude but also their incredible soul.

Gillian Welch – Glasgow Concert Hall

Oct 29, 2025

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings announced their tour a while ago but it sold out quickly. Thankfully I managed to get a last minute spare ticket because the show was very special indeed.

The Lovely Eggs – La Belle Angelle

Oct 22, 2025

A very fun night at La Belle Angelle watching Dave and Polly as The Lovely Eggs, Phil Jupitus as Porky the Poet and Polite Bureaux as themselves.

Mary Gauthier – Saint Luke’s – Glasgow

Oct 21, 2025

I took Emma to see Mary Gauthier at Saint Luke’s in Glasgow and ended up having a chat with Mary and her partner and support Jaimee Harris.

The Divine Comedy – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Oct 20, 2025

After hearing The Divine Comedy’s new album, Rainy Sunday Afternoon, I had to go and see them at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow.

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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.