The Hollywood Vampires The Damned Arriving at the box office the queue is already snaking its way down from the gates to the seafront many hoping to race to barriers to secure a spot to be close to their heroes. Walking past there’s a mix of black eye makeup and pirate costumes amongst the usual denim and leather brigade which can only mean one thing …. Hollywood Vampires are back in Scarborough. The sea air and fish 'n chips must’ve agreed with them last time and they wanted

Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter The Stranglers The Undertones Sunday at the seaside to celebrate 50 years of Punk Rock? Why the hell not!!! Three of the remaining legends from the beginning of the genre came together here at Scarborough Open Air Theatre for a big old pogo about!! On arrival it’s heartwarming to see thousands of people of all ages making their way up from the seafront showing that despite its age Punk Rock still catches younger generations imaginations! Yea

Skunk Anansie Garbage Du Blonde It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the last run of summer shows here at Scarboroughs’ Open Air Theatre and this years selection is as wide ranging and eclectic as ever. It’s my first trip this year and it’s a belter! Couldn’t have asked for a sunnier Saturday to be dressed in black with a big bag of camera kit on your back haha! First up from my neck of the woods up here in Newcastle was Du Blonde and despite them being around for a wh

It’s been a couple of years since I saw The Twilight Sad and that was a shorter set supporting The Cure in an arena so tonight’s headliner in the cosier surroundings of The Boiler Shop promised to be something special. The band are currently out in support of the latest album 'It’s A Long Goodbye' which is a raw emotional piece of work centering around the loss of a loved one to dementia and the grief that takes its toll both during and after the process. The new album takes

It’s been 22 years since Tori Amos last played here in Newcastle and the sense of excitement and anticipation in the foyer of the City Hall is running high as I watch people streaming through the doors eager to take their seats and not miss one single moment of tonight’s show. The stage is sparse yet elegant and drumkit stage right, three mics stage left and centre stage a grand piano and two keyboards and an array of bass guitars all lit in a hazy purple hue it’s like the la

james I am going to start with a confession, I love James, they were a part of my student life and have continued to be part of my musical palate ever since. I genuinely think they are one of the best live acts in the UK and incredibly talented musicians with Tim being an amazing front man. Why am I starting with that confession, it’s simple, I don’t think this was the best James gig I’ve been to, and I’ve been thinking hard about why. Don’t get me wrong it was still great an