Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!

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UK’s CATS in SPACE have landed! A brand new six piece band who, armed with their exciting brand of ‘Power Pop Rock‘, will transport you back to the heady days of the 70s when bands like ELO, Queen, 10cc & Cheap Trick, in particular, ruled the airwaves.  CATS in SPACE featuring band members with a wealth if experience in the …

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Rubikon Unleash ‘Vipers’ Music Video via MySpace

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Disfago – Disfago Double 7″ Single

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VI Premiere New Song via CVLT Nation

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Leave The Living Posts ‘Undone’ Lyric Video

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MammothFest 2015 – Final Line Up Confirmed

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Ambush To Release New Album ‘Desecrator’ In October

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The Dead Daisies Announce UK Tour Dates for December 2015

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Voodoo Vegas Premiere New Lyric Video for Hypnotise

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Buckcherry – Rock ‘n’ Roll

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Spelljammer to Release ‘Ancient of Days’ in October 2015

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Dragony To Support Gamma Ray On Their Anniversary Tour

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Dirty Thrills Unveil Salacious New Video ‘Hourglass’

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The Atomic Bitchwax Premiere New Music Video “No Way Man”

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