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!

Mabel Greer’s Toyshop – Final Friday Teaser

Mabel Greer’s Toyshop Here’s the last Friday Mabel Greer’s Toyshop album teaser…. Robert Hagger – talks about the album recording 5 of the old songs that they played in the 60s (new versions of them) together with 6 new songs… As I said the other day, Mabel Greer’s Toyshop had a …

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Steve Hackett New Album Wolflight – Trailer teasers

 Steve Hackett – Wolflight Trailer  Released  Music pioneer Steve Hackett recently announced the release of his new solo album Wolflight.   According to the man himself, this “wild pack of tracks – starting with a wolf cry – will be unleashed on the unsuspecting on 30th March 2015.”  A teaser trailer …

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pre-YES band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop – Friday 13th Teaser

Mabel Greer’s Toyshop So it’s Friday 13th – unlucky for some…. Here’s Friday’s Mabel Greer’s Toyshop album teaser…. Robert Hagger discusses playing with Clive for the first time in 45 years…. Mabel Greer’s Toyshop had a residency at the Marquee Club and supported the likes of Jimi Hendrix (who came to see them …

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Monday Teaser from pre-YES band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop

Mabel Greer’s Toyshop Below is the Monday’s Mabel Greer’s Toyshop short introductory album teaser…. Check out this brief interview with founder members, Clive Bayley and Bob Hagger on YouTube here: Other teasers http://youtu.be/HV4CGN29gT0 http://youtu.be/LA1lDqjkh6c http://youtu.be/1ZHMl8XFcJw Electric Funeral is available to download and on iTunes as an instant gratification track on all New Way Of Life pre-orders now. YouTube link Electric …

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pre-YES band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop – Friday Teaser

pre-YES band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop – Friday Teaser Below is the third pre-YES band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop short introductory album teaser…. Check out this brief interview with founder members, Clive Bayley and Bob Hagger on YouTube here: First and second teasers http://youtu.be/HV4CGN29gT0 Electric Funeral is available to download and on …

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Devilskin make their European Debut in London on April 15th

Devilskin make their European Debut in London on April 15th 2015 Devilskin play their UK debut show in London at intimate Borderline on Wednesday 15th April 2015. A phenomena in their native New Zealand, Devilskin’s debut album We Rise debuted at number 1 and the singles have amassed over 800,000 hits on Youtube. Devilskin …

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Mabel Greer’s Toyshop release first album teaser

Pre-YES psychedelic-prog outfit Mabel Greer’s Toyshop release a selection of album teasers on YouTube each Monday and Friday, in the lead up to the release of New Way of Life on 9th March. Electric Funeral will be available to download and on iTunes as an instant gratification track on all New Way of Life pre-orders from …

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