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Memories from some of my faviourite Holidays and Concerts over the years
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theCore - Studio, Glasgow - 30 Aug 2025
The mighty Core were back in town! theCore haven't played live since early 2024 and boy it was worth the wait - they were phenomenal! They played lots of new songs which went down a storm, some classics and a few covers, one of which was Slid Away by Oasis - which blew the roof off with everyone singing along! What a brilliant night - roll on the next one...


27 Club - Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Aug 2025
We have been listening to and watching Dusty Lee Stephensen (above) since the Covid lockdown. He is a very talented singer, musician, writer, and performer based in Adelaide, Australia. We first came across him on the YouTube channel of an Adelaide-based cover band, HSCC . Here is a link to a playlist of all the songs he took part in — really worth a watch! He also performs solo and is a main band member of Wanderers , all of which are fantastic to listen to. Australia has a


Travis - OVO Hydro - Glasgow, Scotland - 21 Dec 2024
Alan won our tickets in an auction in aid of the British Heart Foundation . The tickets also included access to the Hydro Club which has...


Kings of Leon - Silverstone, England - 04 Jul 2024
Photo Credit: Raph Pour-Hashemi I’m a big fan of F1 and in Nov 2023 they announced that for the Silverstone British GP, the opening...


John Mayer - Hydro, Glasgow - Mar 2024
Alan and I have been waiting for years to see John Mayer and it was well worth the wait. This show was part of his Solo Tour, which meant...


Kings of Leon - Hydro, Glasgow - 28 Jun 2022
This show was the first event I had been to since before COVID struck, so needless to say I was really looking forward to it. The night...


We Will Rock You (The Musical) - Theatre Royal, Glasgow - 23 Dec 2019
Alan and I have always wanted to see this Musical and missed it the last time is was in Glasgow, so I snapped up tickets as soon as I...


theCore - Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow - 05 Jan 2019
theCore got 2019 off to a rocking start with their headlining performance. They were supported by 0fourone, a Glasgow Rock band, who were...


Pearl Jam UK - Classic Grand, Glasgow - 01 Dec 2018
This was a Core band night out with the wives! We started off by meeting up for dinner and drinks in Esca, had a lovely time then headed...


Kings of Leon - Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow – 22 Aug 2018
The kings only had 3 UK shows in 2018 and therefore I was extremely happy that one of them was in my hometown, Glasgow. Alan and I went...


Ed Sheeran - Etihad Stadium, Manchester - 26 May 2018
At last… I’ve been trying to get tickets to see this guy for ages, but they always sell-out in a nano-second. Our friends, Jenny and...


Stereophonics - SSE Hydro, Glasgow - 24 Feb 2018
I’ve seen the ‘Phonics a few times but just loved this show from start to finish. The set-list was outstanding, the crowd were in full...


Hue & Cry - Hamilton Townhouse - 25 Nov 2017
Loved these guys from the start, but just never got round to seeing them live. They put on a brilliant show, what a blast from the past!...


The LaFontaines - Barrowland, Glasgow - 18 Nov 2017
We went to this gig with our friends Jenny and Mark, we had a quick drink and a bite to eat in Maggie's Buns then walked along to the...


Drake White - O2 ABC, Glasgow - 04 Oct 2017
We had been watching Drake on YouTube for months and thought he was extremely talented. Then I spotting that he was going to be...


Little Big Town - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - 02 Oct 2017
It was great to see these guys again! We had great seats in the Concert Hall and LBT were brilliant live as usual. The highlight for me...


Nashville Cast - SSE Hydro, Glasgow - 16 Jun 2017
I had watched the TV show for years and loved the music, so when it rolled into town, we jumped at the chance to see the guys perform...


Kings of Leon – SSE Hydro, Glasgow – 27 Feb 2017
We had seats for this one but as it was the Hydro, that wasn’t a problem as the view and sound is always superb. I absolutely loved the...


Jo Bonnamassa - Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow - 03 Jul 2016
What a talented guitarist Jo is! He is one of the biggest blues stars in the world and If you like Eric Clapton, then you will love Jo....


Adele - SSE Hydro, Glasgow - 26 Mar 2016
Again, anyone who knows me, knows that I have loved this awesome woman from the minute she started her career. Between one thing and...
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