Gigslutz @ BBC 1Hackney Weekend 23.6.12
Thanks to those generous folk at the BBC, and due to being a resident of Hackney I was a shoe in for one of the 100,000 free tickets given away for the BBC Hackney Weekend. Top. So for the mere…
Gigslutz Lovebox review 15 – 17 June 2012
Without wanting to sound like Vic Meldrew, as I get older the thought of dossing down in a sauna of a tent, surrounded by teenagers and students dressed in ‘onsies’ going off their box on warm lager, M-Kat and…
Stone Roses – Amsterdam Gig Review
After a gruelling 4am rise we were in Amsterdam, checked in and showered ready for an early start on the ale. Plenty Amstel was required to be supped to cope with the giddyness and anticipation of witnessing the live resurection of The…
The Charlatans Review – Tellin’ Stories Hammersmith Apollo 8.6.12
I’ve recently seen the reformed Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, New Order and The Farm. I’m also due to witness the resurrection of the Stone Roses a couple of times over the next month. Whilst the cream of the crop from…
Paul Weller Review Camden Roundhouse 19.3.12
I was never meant to be going to this gig. After a spot of lunch I headed to a brief meeting over a cup of tea in a London Bridge pub. Tea was on the menu as I was bearing…
Steve Meets AWOLNATION
Here at Gigslutz we are more than happy with any old boozer / changing room / bin store in which to conduct our interviews. However, it has to be said it was a nice change to be invited along…
Steve meets Mark Morriss
Stripped down to just his voice and an acoustic guitar Mark Morriss still commands a legion of followers. Having fronted the mega successful mid 90’s Britpop group the Bluetones, Mark’s CV includes a number 1 album and a number 2 hit in the form…
Steve meet Little Comets
Big things are happening for little comets. After some initial issues in their early days with record labels they are well on their way now and the big time looms… We nipped to the Scala in Kings Cross to have a…
Steve meets The Charlatans’ Jon Brookes
Ahhh, The Charlatans. I was made up to get the chance to speak to Jon Brookes. Jon has been the long time drummer of one of my top 5 favourite bands of all time, The Charlatans. Despite being in…
Steve meets Marion
What a pleasant bunchMarionare to be around. Given the Marion story (bundles of records sold, dedicated followers, drug abuse and members joining New Order) I was apprehensive before going down to the bunker of theIslingtonAcademyto chew the fat with this…