The Snuts – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
THE SNUTS LIVE AT THE USHER HALL EDINBURGH John Scott goes to see The Snuts live at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh
THE SNUTS LIVE AT THE USHER HALL EDINBURGH John Scott goes to see The Snuts live at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh
SAMANTHA FISH TOUR DATES 2023 Due to the pandemic and Covid restrictions in the UK and Europe, Samantha Fish has rescheduled her February 2022 UK tour to October 2022. Tickets for all shows remain valid.
Steve Hackett live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Words and photos by John Scott
JIMI HENDRIX – ARE YOU EXPERIENCED UHQR A roundabout look and listen to the UHQR production of Jimi Hendrix’ Are You Experienced?
EAR FILLERS #3 JULY 2022. This month’s playlist of tunes that have been filling our ears at HPHQ.
John Scott goes to see James Yorkston and The Secondhand Orchestra with Nina Persson at The Dissection Room in Edinburgh
As part of the Edinburgh International Festival, John Scott pops along to the Leith Theatre to see Ezra Furman. Photos: John Scott, courtesy of Edinburgh International Festival
Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett has announced, ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More’, the visual document of his 2021 UK tour celebrating the classic Genesis live album.
His Lordship, The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh John Scott takes a visit to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh to see His Lordship.
Franck Carducci & The Fantastic Squad – The Caves, Edinburgh As Franck Carducci brings his rock and roll circus to town, John Scott takes a ringside seat – well, stands at the front.
His Lordship, the new project from from guitarist James Walbourne and drummer Kristoffer Sonne announce their rescheduled headline tour of the UK, including London’s legendary 100 Club on 14th July. The show will be their first in London since The Lexington in December, which saw fans queuing round the block to get in.
EAR FILLERS #2 JUNE 2022. This month’s playlist of tunes that have been filling our ears at HPHQ.
Alice Cooper, The Cult and Creeper live at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow. Billion Dollar Babies Michael Fairbairn and John Scott head out to see Creeper, The Cult and Alice Cooper. Alice has his guillotine in tow but can he still cut the mustard? Words: Michael Fairbairn. Photos: John Scott
THE UNTHANKS LIVE AT THE QUEEN’S HALL, EDINBURGH John Scott checks out The Unthanks at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh.
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets live at The Usher Hall Edinburgh
EAR FILLERS #1 MAY 2022 The tracks that were on heavy rotation at HiFi Pig HQ during the last month, lovingly crafted into a neat and tidy Qobuz playlist for you to enjoy any time of day. Or night. We’ve put together a bit of info’ on each of the tunes and the bands involved […]
REEL-TO-REEL REVIEW Janine Elliot takes a listen to Mendelssohn Octet, Op.20 on the Chasing the Dragon label and reel-to-reel tape.
GHOST PLUS SUPPORT LIVE Michael Fairbairn and John Scott step out to witness the worship of satanic-metal japesters, Ghost. Will they be grabbed by the Ghoulies? Read on to find out. Words: Michael Fairbairn. Photos: John Scott
John Scott pops along to see Suede, the band The Melody Maker called the “Best new band of 1992”, at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
John Scott gives his thoughts on the recent Steve Hackett gig in Edinburgh.
John Scott ventures out to see synth-pop darlings Erasure at The Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
You would think that on the day he releases a new album and kicks off an extensive tour, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett might have better things to do than to chat with John Scott for Hifi Pig. Thankfully though, it appears not.
STEVE HACKETT SECONDS OUT +MORE TOUR OF THE UK FEATURES THE WORKS OF GENESIS Steve Hackett Seconds Out +More Tour begins on 10th September 2021 at the Leicester De Montfort Hall. Steve recently announced the release of his new studio rock album Surrender of Silence on 10th September.
RECORD STORE DAY 2021 4 WEEKS TO GO! It is just four weeks tomorrow until the first Drop of Record Store Day 2021.
Colin Pratt is the sales director and all-round good egg at Chord Electronics. We chat with him about the music that moves him and how he developed his taste in tunes.