The Blues and Abstract Truth, Oliver Nelson, Analogue Productions Ultra Tape ¼”, 15ips, CCIR
The Blues and Abstract Truth, Oliver Nelson, Analogue Productions Ultra Tape ¼”, 15ips, CCIR REVIEW
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Shonen Knife Live
Shonen Live at Summerhill, Edinburgh Unbelievably, this year marks Shonen Knife’s 40th anniversary and the trio of pop-punk poppets are in a celebratory mood. Even more so, as the tour has been previously pandemically postponed.
Daddy Long Legs – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Daddy Long Legs – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh Daddy Long Legs play R’n’B. Not the slinky, glitzy R’n’B of Rihanna or Usher. Daddy Long Legs play the dirty, raw R’n’B of Robert Gordon or Dr Feelgood. If you have come to The Voodoo Rooms tonight expecting the former, you may be in for a disappointment. […]
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh John Scott packs his Scooby Snacks and heads into Edinburgh’s mean streets in search of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.
Gábor Juhász Trio feat. Júlia Karosi & Tony Lakatos – Planets (My Reel Club)
REEL TO REEL REVIEW OF PLANETS ON MY REEL CLUB Alan McIntosh takes a listen to Gábor Juhász Trio feat. Júlia Karosi & Tony Lakatos – Planets – Live recording on 15ips, CD and Digital download (MyReelClub).
Lust For Life – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
LUST FOR LIFE -THE VOODO ROOMS, EDINBURGH John Scott heads out to see Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life album played by an All-Star lineup. No chickens were hypnotised during this performance.
The Undertones – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
THE UNDERTONES LIVE AT LA BELLE ANGELE, EDINBURGH It’s been a while, but John Scott discovers that teenage kicks are still hard to beat thanks to The Undertones.
Tom McGuire & The Brassholes – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
TOM McGUIRE & THE BRASSHOLES – THE VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH
Miles Davis – Kind of Blue, Hemiolia Records, Reel to Reel
MILES DAVIS KIND OF BLUE, HEMIOLIA RECORDS, REEL-TO-REEL REVIEW HiFI PiG’s resident tape-head Alan McIntosh takes a listen to Miles Davis “Kind of Blue” on Hemiolia Records, 15ips 10.5” 2 track reel. CCIR EQ.
Thomas Truax At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
THOMAS TRUAX, THE VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH John Scott falls into Thomas Truax’s world. Things may never be the same again.
John Coltrane – Blue Train Reel-to-Reel Review
JOHN COLTRANE BLUE TRAIN REEL TO REEL REVIEW In this reel-to-reel review, Alan McIntosh takes a listen to John Coltrane’s Blue Train at 15IPS on a 10.5” 2-track reel with CCIR EQ on Hemiolia Records.
The London Astrobeat Orchestra Live at Summerhall, Edinburgh
THE LONDON ASTROBEAT ORCHESTRA LIVE AT SUMMERHALL, EDINBURGH The London Astrobeat Orchestra made a triumphant return to Summerhall tonight, packing out The Dissection Room and dazzling the audience with their West African take on the Talking Heads songbook. John Scott was there for HiFi PiG.
The Musical Box – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
THE MUSICAL BOX, THE USHER HALL, EDINBURGH Genesis “tribute” act The Musical Box plays at The Usher Hall, Edinburgh, and John Scott is there to take in the experience.
Buzzcocks/From The Jam – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
BUZZCOCKS/FROM THE JAM LIVE AT THE QUEENS HALL EDINBURGH John Scott relives a part of his youth and pops off to see Buzzcocks/From The Jam at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh.
Kula Shaker – The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
KULA SHAKER LIVE AT THE LIQUID ROOMS, EDINBURGH You may well remember Kula Shaker from the Britpop explosion of the mid-nineties. John Scott goes to see them at The Liquid Room in Edinburgh
Tony Fox Sales Tour Dates
TONY FOX SALES LIVE DATES Tony Fox Sales: Bowie and Iggy Pop icon celebrates 45 years of Lust For Life – live dates in UK, Ireland and Japan.
Thomas Truax New Album and UK Tour Dates
THOMAS TRUAX NEW ALBUM AND UK TOUR DATES American singer-songwriter and inventor THOMAS TRUAX has announced the release of his new album ‘Dream Catching Songs’, set for release in January 2023.
The Musical Box Announce Rescheduled “The Lamb Lies Down” Dates
NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE MUSICAL BOX’ THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY SHOWS Re-crafting the sounds of Genesis for a new generation, THE MUSICAL BOX has announced rescheduled dates for their highly-awaited tour ‘THE MUSICAL BOX – THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY’, set to take place February 2023.
Clare Teal Performs a Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald (Chasing the Dragon) R2R
CLARE TEAL – A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD REEL-TO-REEL Clare Teal performs a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald (Chasing the Dragon), ¼”, 15ips, CCIR and Alan McIntosh takes a listen.
Howard Jones- The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
HOWARD JONES LIVE AT THE QUEEN’S HALL, EDINBURGH Between 1983 and 1986 Howard Jones had ten top 40 UK hits. John Scott goes to the Queen’s HAll in Edinburgh to check out what he’s up to these days.
Rosalie Cunningham Live at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM LIVE AT THE VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH John Scott dons his paisley-patterned loon pants (metaphorically at least) for a fab night out with Rosalie Cunningham and band.
The Sweet Live At The Queens Hall Edinburgh
THE SWEET LIVE AT THE QUEENS HALL, EDINBURGH John Scott digs out his platform heels and spandex jumpsuit and takes to the streets of Edinburgh to visit glam-rock legends, The Sweet.
Mason Hill Live At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
MASON HILL LIVE AT LA BELLE ANGELE, EDINBURGH Michael Fairbairn and John Scott find their way to witness Mason Hill at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh.
Bob Dylan Live at The Armadillo, Glasgow
John Scott goes to see Bob Dylan at The Armadillo, Glasgow.
Samantha Fish – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
SAMANTHA FISH LIVE AT THE QUEEN’S HALL, EDINBURGH John Scott steps out to shake ‘em all down with Samantha Fish. It’s a tough life but someone has to do it.
Al Stewart Live At the Queen’s Hall Edinburgh
AL STEWART AND THE EMPTY POCKETS LIVE AT THE QUEEN’S HALL, EDINBURGH John Scott goes to see Al Stewart and The Empty Pockets at The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh