Category Archives: 1) Live Reviews

It’s always good to see a decent size crowd gather before anyone’s taken to the stage, especially considering how hot and sweaty the room was going to get in this heat, and with Paint the Dark starting the evening they … Continue reading →

It came as no surprise that the evening was moved from the Edge of the Wedge into the main venue due to popular demand on ticket sales, after all with three great bands on offer who wouldn’t want to make … Continue reading →

Upon arrival local support act Duncan Disorderly and the Scallywags had already taken to the stage, and despite a great band name I couldn’t help thinking they just wanted to be Gogol Bordello. Maybe this was due to the fact … Continue reading →

Never one to stray away from controversy, Public Image Ltd front man John Lydon has even managed to alienate those who helped start his career – fans of his former band the Sex Pistols.  This became more apparent with the … Continue reading →

When last years’ Punk by the Sea festival collapsed less than halfway through, the Milton Arms stepped in and along with new promoters, local bands and the power of the internet something special was created – after all, it’s not … Continue reading →

Opening the evening was Dave McPherson, frontman from the rock band InMe – although this performance was about his solo work as a more traditional singer songwriter and showcasing his powerful voice and wonderful guitar playing. There was only the … Continue reading →

It was main support Current Swell’s first performance in the UK having travelled over from Canada bringing their blend of acoustic folk/blues, which along with the combination of rough and smooth vocals provided courtesy of Davers Lang and Scott Stanton, were … Continue reading →

SHOOTING FISH Upon arrival at the Barn local act Shooting Fish were already on stage, blasting they’re way through a punk version of Don Henley’s classic “Boys of Summer” – a track I’ve heard other so called punk bands attempt, … Continue reading →

The Japanese musical explosion that is Bo Ningen have fast become fans of Pie & Vinyl having headlined the stage curated by everyone’s favourite Pie (& Vinyl) café at last year’s Southsea Fest so it was good to see the band … Continue reading →

The atmosphere tonight transformed into that of a festival tent with a couple of old school fans standing on top of the audience, several hands holding them aloft whilst they danced to opening track “Wonderful Way to Go” and it … Continue reading →