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Author: Chris Mackins

Reviews, York Opera House

Thank You For The Music at The Grand Opera House

22/05/201722/05/2017 Chris Mackins

On Saturday, the ’70s returned to the Grand Opera House in York with both the Bee Gees and ABBA taking to the stage. The two tribute acts formed Thank You For The Music, a homage to ’70s super groups. We headed down and got some photos of the action. Continue reading “Thank You For The Music at The Grand Opera House”

Reviews

Ward Thomas at York Barbican

05/05/201705/05/2017 Chris Mackins

2016 was a big year for Ward Thomas, hitting the top of the charts with their album Cartwheels. The good times keep rolling into 2017 with a UK tour that included a stop at York’s Barbican on Tuesday night. We headed down and got some photos. Continue reading “Ward Thomas at York Barbican”

Reviews

The Strawberries at Fibbers

22/04/201722/04/2017 Chris Mackins

Psychadelic rock four-piece from Leeds The Strawberries were down at Fibbers on Thursday, along with a trio of York’s finest: Violet Contours, Naked Six and The Howl & The Hum. We got some shots of this awesome local lineup in action. Continue reading “The Strawberries at Fibbers”

Reviews, The Basement

Mulholland & Friends at The Basement

17/04/201718/04/2017 Chris Mackins

On Friday, local Americana duo Mulholland hosted an evening along with some of their friends at The Basement. Joining in were Steamtown, Steve Chapman-Smith and unsigned singer-songwriter of the year, Gracie Falls. We got some photos of the action. Continue reading “Mulholland & Friends at The Basement”

Reviews, Scarborough Spa

The Jerseys – Oh What A Nite! at Scarborough Spa

03/04/2017 Chris Mackins

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute The Jerseys came to Scarborough last Thursday. Their show, “Oh What A Nite!”, proved to be a must see for fans of the swinging ’60s. We headed down and got some photos of the evening. Continue reading “The Jerseys – Oh What A Nite! at Scarborough Spa”

Reviews

Amy Macdonald at York Barbican

31/03/2017 Chris Mackins

Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist Amy Macdonald played the York Barbican on 29 March 2017. Continue reading “Amy Macdonald at York Barbican”

Reviews, The Crescent

The Ramonas at The Crescent Community Venue

26/03/2017 Chris Mackins

Last Friday, all-female Ramones tribute The Ramonas came to The Crescent, York. Joining them were Clash City Rockers and Nervous Twitch. We got some photos of the action.

Continue reading “The Ramonas at The Crescent Community Venue”

02 Academy Leeds, Reviews

The Stranglers at Leeds O2 Academy

20/03/2017 Chris Mackins

On Friday, rock legends The Stranglers returned to our neck of the woods, taking to the stage at Leeds O2 Academy. Joining them on the night were Ruts DC. We headed down and got some photos of the action. Continue reading “The Stranglers at Leeds O2 Academy”

Reviews

Theatre of Hate at Fibbers

19/03/201719/03/2017 Chris Mackins

’80s post-punk legends came to Fibbers on Thursday as part of their current national tour, with support from The Society. We headed down to get some photos. You can also catch Theatre of Hate supporting Stiff Little Fingers at Leeds O2 Academy on 23 March. Continue reading “Theatre of Hate at Fibbers”

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