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Posted on March 10, 2010 - by Editor
Joey Cape + Tony Sly + Jon Snodgrass + Duncan Redmonds
Islington Academy
London, UK
Thursday 4th March 2010
Having enjoyed a phoner interview with Joey (Lagwagon) and Tony (No Use For A Name) about six weeks prior to their European tour kicking off, I was pretty damn excited and keen to see the guys accompanied by Jon Snodgrass on this tour . Tagging along with the guys…
Posted on February 4, 2010 - by Editor
Reel Big Fish + Big D And The Kids Table + Sonic Boom Six
Koko
London
Friday January 29th 2010
I arrived as quickly and early as I could at Koko, a venue increasingly being used in London since the closure of the Astoria and Mean fiddler venues nearby and as London lacks midsized venues for line-ups like tonight, I’m going to have to learn to overcome my own reluctance to…
Posted on February 3, 2010 - by Editor
Static Thought + The Human Project + Company L + Girl Fixer + Section 13
So I’m going to start this little review with a little rant. I realize money is sparse and I realize there are many gigs to choose from in the capital. But I have to say that increasingly at times the lack of numbers at punk rock shows irritates me to the core. When the ‘big…
Read the full story »Posted on December 30, 2009 - by Editor
Drag The River + Chris Wollard & The Ship Thieves
All Photos by Imelda Michalczyk
First up Chris Wollard & The Ship Thieves who are supporting Drag The river on their first European and UK venture, with Chris recently spending time touring Germany with Hot Water Music. The night is a freezing cold one and although the numbers in the crowd are fare for a…
Posted on December 13, 2009 - by Editor
City Invasion 2009
The Exploited + US Bombs + The Grit + Moral Dilemma + The Skints + The Luchagors + Jonny One Lung + Reno Divorce + Gimpfist + Girlfixer
Islington Academy
London, UK
Sunday 6th December 2009
A Sunday afternoon for a all day punk fest is not ideal, but I had high hopes the London fans would make…
Posted on December 5, 2009 - by Imelda
New York Dolls + Urban Voodoo Machine
The HMV Forum
London, UK
Friday 4th December 2009
I first heard of the Urban Voodoo Machine a year ago, when I asked Vic Ruggiero (of The Slackers) what current bands he recommended, fully anticipating/hoping to be directed to some obscure New York underground act. Instead he sang the praises of this unusual, boundary-defying act from London’s Dalston….
Posted on December 5, 2009 - by Emma Stone
The Living End + Sucioperro + Failsafe
Cockpit
Leeds, UK
Saturday 28th November 2009
It’s nice to see that tonight, Failsafe have the following I think they deserve. Seeing them play two weeks ago to a pitifully small crowd, I’m glad that they’ve now got a room full of people to perform to. Sticking to their new album, they blast out tracks such as ’Only…
Posted on December 3, 2009 - by Editor
Propagandhi + Protest The Hero + Strike Anywhere
Koko
London, UK
Monday 30th November 2009
On a busy night running between sets and conducting interviews with Propagandhi and Strike Anywhere, add in the Dublin fatigue from the previous weekend’s shenanigans; it’s fair to say I was a tired man for the show!
Koko has also not ever quiet been my favourite venue for a punk rock show,…
Posted on November 26, 2009 - by Editor
Mariachi el Bronx + Jaakko and Jay
Islington Academy
London, UK
Monday 23rd November 2009
Convinced to go along and buy tickets for the show after failing to secure a legitimate pass and based on a friends recommendation I managed to enjoy a few drinks before heading into the Islington Academy, as I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I know of The Bronx, and…
Posted on November 26, 2009 - by Editor
Rise Against+ Thursday + Poison The Well
Brixton Academy
London, UK
Saturday 21st November 2009
I was lucky enough to catch both Thursday and Rise Against play earlier in the year in Belgium at Groezrock, and narrowly missed them playing together in the US, so was more than happy to snag passes for Rise Against’s biggest headlining show to date in London.
It was whilst…
Posted on November 19, 2009 - by Emma Stone
The Luchagors + Mr Shiraz + The Sewersuckers
TJ’s
Leeds, UK
Friday 6th November 2009
I arrive at TJ’s after a slightly turbulent journey (neither me nor the taxi driver having the faintest idea where it is!) and walk in to the progressive punk sound of Leeds band Sewersuckers halfway through their set. My first thought, as superficial as it sounds, is that the singer really…
Posted on November 19, 2009 - by Emma Stone
Failsafe + The Headstart + Saving Time + Juno
The Cockpit
Leeds, UK
Tuesday 10th November 2009
I am surprised to find the gig taking place in the upstairs area rather than one of the two main rooms. First band on the bill, Juno, kick off their set as I arrive upstairs. The Leeds four piece open with “Forget Everything I Say”, singer Rob Kirk’s voice reminds…
Posted on November 16, 2009 - by Editor
Street Dogs + Civet + Strawberry Blondes
Islington Academy
London
5th November 2009
The Strawberry Blondes, regular Welsh support act to great touring bands in the UK play to a small crowd who remain largely unenthusiastic. I do often sense from people that the band is disliked but I genuinely don’t know why. Their sound is a little stylized yes, and they could be…
Posted on October 26, 2009 - by Editor
The Drellas + The Dead Class + Project
Islington Bar Academy
London, UK
Thursday 22 October 2009
I have been pushed for a while to check out The Dead Class and hence my reason for the gig at the Bar Academy in North London. There is a sparse crowd and after garnering some information from the tour manager for the Anti Pop Tour 2009 I…
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