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Evol

By Roz Davies • Jun 18th, 2010 • Category: gigs

Here’s a top tip: never book a gig on the same day as a major sporting event. As people gave their Saturday up for the footie, the city’s pubs and venues were noticeably devoid of punters



Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers

By Roz Davies • Jun 17th, 2010 • Category: gigs, jrgigs

The Stow College record label Electric Honey has, over the years, brought to our ears many delights from bands such as Belle and Sebastian, Wake the President, Biffy Clyro and now Woodenbox.



Blood Red Shoes / Underground Railroad

By Roz Davies • Apr 3rd, 2010 • Category: gigs

Underground Railroad are onstage as I arrive, an eye-pleasing three-piece from Paris, who live in London.



Frightened Rabbit

By Roz Davies • Dec 24th, 2009 • Category: jrwee, short players

This has a lilting, rhythmic feel, Scottish folk traditions, enveloped in an uplifting sentiment.



Ming Ming and the Ching Chings

By Roz Davies • Oct 29th, 2009 • Category: jrwee, short players

The raucous and relentless energy of ‘Show Off’ is exactly reminiscent of their amazing live shows, a high-energy race to the finish with polished percussive interjections and frenetic vocals.