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Review: Kenny Young and the Eggplants, Ukrainian Community Centre, Edinburgh, Friday 11th August 2023
Whilst perusing through literally thousands of acts performing during The Edinburgh Festival I stumbled across Kenny Young and the Eggplants. Three nights in Edinburgh were… Read More »Review: Kenny Young and the Eggplants, Ukrainian Community Centre, Edinburgh, Friday 11th August 2023
Event: Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, Various Venues in the City, Friday 14th to Sunday 23rd July 2023
From Friday 14th July to Sunday 23rd July the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival returns to the capital for the 45th Year. Over 100 artists… Read More »Event: Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, Various Venues in the City, Friday 14th to Sunday 23rd July 2023
Event: Edinburgh Festival Fringe Show, The Magic of Terry Pratchett by Marc Burrows, Gilded Balloon Teviot, Wednesday 2nd to Monday 28th August (excl. 14th) 2023
Comedian and joint author of the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett’s autobiography, Marc Burrows, brings his homage to the legendary Discworld creator to the Edinburgh… Read More »Event: Edinburgh Festival Fringe Show, The Magic of Terry Pratchett by Marc Burrows, Gilded Balloon Teviot, Wednesday 2nd to Monday 28th August (excl. 14th) 2023
Hockey: Scotland v Czech Republic, Match Report, Sunday 2nd July 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2003. Scotland’s women take on the Czech Republic at Peffemill, Edinburgh in the second leg of a two day test series as… Read More »Hockey: Scotland v Czech Republic, Match Report, Sunday 2nd July 2023
Event: Square Cinema, St Andrews Square Gardens, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June 2023
Square Cinema returns albeit with a new name to St Andrews Square Gardens from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June 2023. All the movies are… Read More »Event: Square Cinema, St Andrews Square Gardens, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June 2023
Review: CHVRCHES, Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday 11th June 2023, Limited Edition Extended Version
Off to Glasgow to top up my tan and catch a performance whilst there. Unfortunately the weather forecast is heavy rain and thunderstorms. Fortunately the… Read More »Review: CHVRCHES, Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday 11th June 2023, Limited Edition Extended Version
Event: Leith Festival, Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th June 2023
This weekend the annual Leith Festival officially launches at 10am on Saturday 10th June with the Community Pageant procession from Edinburgh City Football Club (opposite… Read More »Event: Leith Festival, Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th June 2023
Review: Rhona Macfarlane, Hidden Door, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sunday 4th June 2023
On the final day of the five-day Hidden Door Event at the former Scottish Widows building near the Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, after watching the headline… Read More »Review: Rhona Macfarlane, Hidden Door, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sunday 4th June 2023
Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Tuesday 30th May 2023
The hot ticket for Tuesday 30 May 2023 was without a shadow of a doubt for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s gig at… Read More »Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Tuesday 30th May 2023