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JESSE CAN’T FAIL: The 250-Strong Safety Net at Hallé St Peter’s
13 June 2026
JESSE CAN’T FAIL: The 250-Strong Safety Net at Hallé St Peter’s
13 June 2026

When the amplifiers kicked in, a Manchester church shifted from sympathy to pure willpower. Reviewing Jesse Malin’s triumphant, defiant return to the city.

13 June 2026
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FOR MY NEXT TRICK…. Cheap Trick gets inducted at the Cavern
16 June 2026
FOR MY NEXT TRICK…. Cheap Trick gets inducted at the Cavern
16 June 2026

Read my archive review of Cheap Trick’s intimate December 2018 gig at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, featuring their Wall of Fame induction and full setlist.

16 June 2026
A KIND OF MAGIC: Roger Taylor, Shepherd's Bush Empire, 22nd October 2021
13 June 2026
A KIND OF MAGIC: Roger Taylor, Shepherd's Bush Empire, 22nd October 2021
13 June 2026

A look back at the chaotic, brilliant night Roger Taylor brought the Outsider tour to London, and the unscripted Queen reunion that brought the house down.

13 June 2026
JESSE CAN’T FAIL: The 250-Strong Safety Net at Hallé St Peter’s
13 June 2026
JESSE CAN’T FAIL: The 250-Strong Safety Net at Hallé St Peter’s
13 June 2026

When the amplifiers kicked in, a Manchester church shifted from sympathy to pure willpower. Reviewing Jesse Malin’s triumphant, defiant return to the city.

13 June 2026
THE VIEW FROM THE NORTH: LA Dust, Yorkshire Rain, and an Illogical Collab
9 June 2026
THE VIEW FROM THE NORTH: LA Dust, Yorkshire Rain, and an Illogical Collab
9 June 2026

Read about Kyle Rising and his new single, Quarters

9 June 2026
FIELD NOTES:  Bob Dylan’s Desire, 50 years on
6 June 2026
FIELD NOTES: Bob Dylan’s Desire, 50 years on
6 June 2026

My live review of Scarlet Rivera and Rob Stoner’s spectacular performance of Desire at The Met in Bury.

6 June 2026
FIELD NOTES: Can You Still Do the Frug? Rilo Kiley, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 3rd June 2026
4 June 2026
FIELD NOTES: Can You Still Do the Frug? Rilo Kiley, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 3rd June 2026
4 June 2026

Nineteen years later, Rilo Kiley returns to the UK stage, read the review.

4 June 2026
FIELD NOTES: Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts, Nightrain, Bradford, 30th April 2026
1 May 2026
FIELD NOTES: Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts, Nightrain, Bradford, 30th April 2026
1 May 2026

Ricky Warwick hits Bradford's Nightrain on the Blood Ties tour.

1 May 2026
FIELD NOTES: Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul, The Cavern Club, Liverpool, 14th November 2017
24 April 2026
FIELD NOTES: Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul, The Cavern Club, Liverpool, 14th November 2017
24 April 2026

Little Steven’s 2017 legendary lunchtime gig at Liverpool’s iconic Cavern Club.

24 April 2026
FIELD NOTES: Jesse Malin, Islington Assembly Hall, 2nd May 2025
16 April 2026
FIELD NOTES: Jesse Malin, Islington Assembly Hall, 2nd May 2025
16 April 2026

New York legend Jesse Malin’s emotional 2025 London comeback victory lap featuring Billy Bragg and Peter Perrett.

16 April 2026
FIELD NOTES: Patti Smith and her band, London Palladium, 12th October 2025
16 April 2026
FIELD NOTES: Patti Smith and her band, London Palladium, 12th October 2025
16 April 2026

50 years of Horses. Patti Smith’s incandescent residency at the London Palladium.

16 April 2026
FIELD NOTES: Jeff Tweedy, Islington Assembly Hall, 21st February 2026
28 February 2026
FIELD NOTES: Jeff Tweedy, Islington Assembly Hall, 21st February 2026
28 February 2026

A day of two halves. Jeff Tweedy’s final European tour date in London, following a disappointing Bradford City away day at AFC Wimbledon.

28 February 2026
FIELD NOTES: Elvis Costello, Leeds City Varieties, 2nd and 3rd September 2024
25 February 2026
FIELD NOTES: Elvis Costello, Leeds City Varieties, 2nd and 3rd September 2024
25 February 2026

A legendary deep-dive. Damien Wilkinson reviews Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve’s extraordinary four-gig residency at the Victorian Leeds City Varieties.

25 February 2026
FIELD NOTES: Paul McCartney, CO-OP Live, 15th December 2024
15 February 2026
FIELD NOTES: Paul McCartney, CO-OP Live, 15th December 2024
15 February 2026

A night with a rock deity. Paul McCartney’s "Got Back" tour at Manchester’s Co-op Live.

15 February 2026
FIELD NOTES: Father John Misty, Royal Albert Hall, 15th April 2025
16 April 2025
FIELD NOTES: Father John Misty, Royal Albert Hall, 15th April 2025
16 April 2025

A night of "tasteful splendour." Father John Misty’s sold-out debut at the Royal Albert Hall in 2025.

16 April 2025
FIELD NOTES: Billy Joel, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 9th August 2024
11 August 2024
FIELD NOTES: Billy Joel, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 9th August 2024
11 August 2024

A legendary "One Night Only" event. Billy Joel’s first-ever Cardiff show, featuring Chris Isaak and a surprise appearance from Joel’s daughters.

11 August 2024
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INK & AUDIO:  The Second Act of Ryan Hamilton - Pressing Play Again
31 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: The Second Act of Ryan Hamilton - Pressing Play Again
31 May 2026

After a profound 2023 hiatus, Texas singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton returns.

31 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: Punching the Jukebox: The relentless melodic reliability of Ginger Wildheart
15 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: Punching the Jukebox: The relentless melodic reliability of Ginger Wildheart
15 May 2026

Explore the prolific, melodic rock career of Ginger Wildheart.

15 May 2026
HAVE YOU HEARD: Rosalie Cunningham - The High Priestess of Psych
10 May 2026
HAVE YOU HEARD: Rosalie Cunningham - The High Priestess of Psych
10 May 2026

Discover why Rosalie Cunningham is the leader of the vintage rock revival.

10 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: The Music-ian’s Musician - Why Ian Prowse belongs on the Liverpool Mount Rushmore
8 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: The Music-ian’s Musician - Why Ian Prowse belongs on the Liverpool Mount Rushmore
8 May 2026

Dip into the career of Mersey musician Ian Prowse.

8 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: A Rhythm Romance with Nils Lofgren
4 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: A Rhythm Romance with Nils Lofgren
4 May 2026

Damien Wilkinson explores a 40-year "Rhythm Romance" with Nils Lofgren.

4 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: Ian McNabb "65" Album Review: A Golden Age Masterpiece
3 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: Ian McNabb "65" Album Review: A Golden Age Masterpiece
3 May 2026

Discover Ian McNabb’s new album "65."

3 May 2026
INK & AUDIO: Assault & Battery at the Cattery
22 April 2026
INK & AUDIO: Assault & Battery at the Cattery
22 April 2026

NYC supergroup Fantastic Cat returns with "Cat Out of Hell."

22 April 2026
BETWEEN THE LINES: Japanese crime fiction (Part 1)
5 April 2026
BETWEEN THE LINES: Japanese crime fiction (Part 1)
5 April 2026

A deep dive into Japanese mystery books including Uketsu and Seicho Matsumoto.

5 April 2026
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A BRIGHT DAY: The Record Cafe 7th Vintage Bus Trip
20 June 2026
A BRIGHT DAY: The Record Cafe 7th Vintage Bus Trip
20 June 2026

Inside the 7th annual Record Cafe Vintage Bus Trip! Discover the Bradford history of writer J.B. Priestley, local landmarks, and great local breweries.

20 June 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: “Say What?!” - Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Earplugs
17 June 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: “Say What?!” - Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Earplugs
17 June 2026

A 40-year gig veteran reviews the Loop Switch 2 adjustable earplugs at a live show. Can you protect your hearing without losing the energy of the music?

17 June 2026
WAYPOINTS: The Highlands through a Smeared Window (Settle to Mallaig)
25 May 2026
WAYPOINTS: The Highlands through a Smeared Window (Settle to Mallaig)
25 May 2026

A journey from Settle to Mallaig and the West Highland train line.

25 May 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: Shavent - Swords Of A Thousand Shaves
11 May 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: Shavent - Swords Of A Thousand Shaves
11 May 2026

Damien Wilkinson reviews the Shavent Compact.

11 May 2026
WAYPOINTS: The Bath Tap, Morecambe
9 May 2026
WAYPOINTS: The Bath Tap, Morecambe
9 May 2026

Damien Wilkinson reviews Morecambe’s The Bath Tap craft beer bar.

9 May 2026
WAYFARING GEAR:  To Have And To Hold
7 May 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: To Have And To Hold
7 May 2026

A personal journey from the Ricoh GR III to the Fujifilm X-T30 III.

7 May 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: HebTroCo - Made Right (North of) Here
28 April 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: HebTroCo - Made Right (North of) Here
28 April 2026

Damien Wilkinson reviews proud Yorkshire brand Hebtroco.

28 April 2026
WAYPOINTS:  The Tide and Tap, Morecambe
26 April 2026
WAYPOINTS: The Tide and Tap, Morecambe
26 April 2026

Discover The Tide and Tap in Morecambe, a new craft beer bar on Marine Road East.

26 April 2026
WAYPOINTS: The Record Cafe, Bradford
15 April 2026
WAYPOINTS: The Record Cafe, Bradford
15 April 2026

Damien Wilkinson samples The Record Café on North Parade—Bradford's iconic hub for vinyl, craft beer, and tapas.

15 April 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: Edwin Jeans - Big In Japan
5 April 2026
WAYFARING GEAR: Edwin Jeans - Big In Japan
5 April 2026

Damien Wilkinson explores the Edwin "Made In Japan" range.

5 April 2026
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LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: Man on the Moon - Andy’s Man Club
11 June 2026
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: Man on the Moon - Andy’s Man Club
11 June 2026

Introverted child of the 70s Damien Wilkinson drops the "stiff upper lip" to share a raw, honest review of attending his first Andy's Man Club meeting.

11 June 2026
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: Three Chords, a Tube Amp, and a Nottingham Doorway
23 May 2026
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: Three Chords, a Tube Amp, and a Nottingham Doorway
23 May 2026

The tale of a 1988 Georgia Satellites gig at Nottingham Rock City, a cold shop doorway and much more!

23 May 2026
JOINING THE DOTS: My Dad’s Musical Map
17 May 2026
JOINING THE DOTS: My Dad’s Musical Map
17 May 2026

Discover how a father’s musical map shaped a legacy.

17 May 2026
BETWEEN THE LINES: Richard Clarke, Fifty Dad Tales
8 May 2026
BETWEEN THE LINES: Richard Clarke, Fifty Dad Tales
8 May 2026

Damien Wilkinson reviews Richard Clarke’s memoir of football, teaching, and fatherhood against the odds.

8 May 2026
HOLD MY BEER: Navigating the Shift to a Dry Compass
6 May 2026
HOLD MY BEER: Navigating the Shift to a Dry Compass
6 May 2026

After 40 years, Damien Wilkinson decided to hit "reset” and go alcohol free.

6 May 2026
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: A Year With A Rescue Dog
16 April 2026
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: A Year With A Rescue Dog
16 April 2026

Read Damien Wilkinson's journey of re-homing Jasper, a Show Cocker Spaniel, via Spaniel Aid.

16 April 2026
VISION ON:  A Life in Sharp Focus
15 April 2026
VISION ON: A Life in Sharp Focus
15 April 2026

Damien Wilkinson charts his family’s photographic legacy in Bradford.

15 April 2026
BETWEEN THE LINES:  Patrick Grant, Less
15 April 2026
BETWEEN THE LINES: Patrick Grant, Less
15 April 2026

Damien Wilkinson reviews "Less" by Patrick Grant and why "buying well" matters more than ever.

15 April 2026
FINDING TRUE NORTH: The Second Act
15 April 2026
FINDING TRUE NORTH: The Second Act
15 April 2026

Damien Wilkinson explores the "Second Act" of life—trading a 35-year finance career for creative writing and personal reinvention.

15 April 2026
SETTING THE COMPASS: The North of Here Charter
15 April 2026
SETTING THE COMPASS: The North of Here Charter
15 April 2026

Damien Wilkinson presents the North of Here Charter—a 6-point manifesto for authenticity, curiosity, and creativity in the Second Act.

15 April 2026

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