Tagged Newcastle

It's been four years since Of Monsters and Men's last appearance on Tyneside. With such an eagerly anticipated show it’s of no surprise that a packed out crowd is in attendance this Halloween weekend at the O...

Music city's Striking Matches have now made several journeys to Tyneside in recent years, with multiple appearances at the majestic Sage Gateshead. (more…)...

Only three months ago we watched on at Ramblin Man Fair as Brit rockers Fallen State performed an emotive set to close out the proceedings at Mote Park. (more…)...

As the old saying goes the show must go on. And a few logistical challenges during the evening didn't get in the way of a thoroughly enjoyable four-band bill at the Northumbria Institute. (more…)...

Most bands couldn't support both N’Dubz and also be able to play Download Festival, but The LaFontaines aren't 'most bands'. (more…)...

Whilst concerts by their very nature are largely structured, staged and controlled by the performer – as part of his current UK tour, Shaun Ryder has decided to cut that safety net to a certain extent and pas...

Who said that rock and roll is dead? With such a strong and vibrant new music scene right now, the naysayers get served another slice of humble pie (no not Steve Marriott's band the other one) as the Roadstars ...

Warning - This is not a drill (excuse the pun). Guitar maestro Paul Gilbert recently returned to the UK in support of his impressive 15th studio album Behold Electric Guitar. (more…)...

Last weekend the eyes of the music world were once again on the North East of England with the news that local lad Sam Fender had taken the Number 1 spot in the official charts with his debut album release. ...

Tyneside’s rock fraternity may have felt as though Christmas had arrived three months early when Volbeat rolled into town on Monday evening. (more…)...