Category Archives: 1) Live Reviews

Dub Pistols – Wedgewood Rooms 2019 Oh no, here we go again… it’s the annual Dub Pistols at the Wedgewood Rooms Review. Only this time around, the mighty Pistoleros had something extra special up their sleeves. Thanks to Beats and … Continue reading →

Live Review: Beans on Toast – Wedgewood Rooms Having now had the pleasure of being asked to review Bean on Toast at the Wedgewood Rooms, I feel like I’ve been missing out the past couple of years. In fact, Beans … Continue reading →

The Pack – Dockyard Club, Southsea, Live Review Kirk Brandon is a very busy man, with what seems to be a constant tour of his various incarnations. Last year saw both Theatre of Hate and Spear of Destiny taking to … Continue reading →

The first thing to note about Rockaway Beach in Bognor is the venue. It’s a boutique indoor festival, with 2 large arenas. What’s more, holding a 3-day festival in January may sound a little cold, but with on-site accommodation in … Continue reading →

For many Sleeper at the Wedgewood Rooms was a nostalgic look back at the 90’s, in an evening clearly defined by the age of its audience. Personally, I wasn’t massively into the indie-scene at the time, but having turned 18 … Continue reading →

Review: Skindred, Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms It’s crazy to think Skindred have been around for 20 years already. Especially given the band were pretty much a continuation of former project Dub War, featuring Benji Webbe and bass player Daniel Pugsley for … Continue reading →

Having already been treated to Black Moth and Fireball Ministry, main support Orange Goblin pretty much stole the show at the Engine Rooms. Corrosion of Conformity may have been the headliners, but they were going to find Orange Goblin a … Continue reading →

To a certain extent being invited to review Dream Wife at the Wedgewood rooms was somewhat more than just a gig. Prior to each show on the tour, Dream Wife organised a series of meet-ups. Their purpose, as well as … Continue reading →

The Proclaimers – Portsmouth Guildhall Currently on tour promoting their 11th studio album, the Proclaimers at Portsmouth Guildhall was very much a concert for their long-time fans. In fact, pre-gig drinks across the road from the venue and you could … Continue reading →

Things were all very civilised for Karine Polwart at the Wedgewood Rooms this evening. It was a seating only affair and even those on the way to the bar naturally formed an orderly queue. It was also a largely acoustic … Continue reading →