SHE’S THE ONE: The Price Of A Hit
Read North of Here guest writer John Dore's exploration of how Karl Wallinger’s "She’s the One" became a #1 hit for Robbie Williams—saving World Party's frontman financially after a brain aneurysm while tearing friendships apart.
FEVER PITCH: The Long Ryders infectious set hits The Old Woollen, Leeds, 10th October 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson's review of The Long Ryders live at The Old Woollen in Farsley, Leeds. Sid Griffin and company deliver a classic Americana set despite battling a fever.
OPENING UP THE MAP: Oliver Pinder, The Castle Hotel, Manchester, 8th October, 2026
Oliver Pinder brings The Map Is Plotted tour to Manchester's Castle Hotel with support from remote and Harry Huxley. Read my full North of Here live review.
IN MY CHAIR: Francis Rossi Turns The Pages Of His Quo Songbook, Harrogate Royal Hall, 4th October 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson's review of Francis Rossi live at Harrogate Royal Hall on his 2026 Quo Songbook Tour. A night of acoustic Status Quo classics, stories, and guitar interplay.
MAN(CHESTER) ON FIRE: Roger Taylor’s A Night At The Opera (House), Manchester, 25th September 2026
Review of Roger Taylor's live performance at the Manchester Opera House on September 25, 2026, featuring new music and Queen classics. Read more.
GEMS FROM THE WRECKAGE: Star Circus At The 100 Club, London, 30th September 2026
Star Circus deliver a powerful set of classic 70s and 80s melodic rock supporting Cassidy Paris at London's iconic 100 Club. Read the full live review.
SURE-FOOTED: Cassidy Paris Rocks The 100 Club, London, 30th September 2026
Australian rocker Cassidy Paris delivers an incendiary live set at London's iconic 100 Club. Read Damien Wilkinson's full gig review for North of Here.
MY TURN NOW: Ruby Lily, Gullivers, Manchester, 18th September 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson’s live review of Essex country artist Ruby Lily supporting Maya Lane at Gullivers, Manchester. Photos, setlist, and full gig breakdown on North of Here.
THE START OF SOMETHING: Maya Lane, Gullivers, Manchester, 18th September 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson’s review of Maya Lane live at Gullivers, Manchester on her Start Of Something UK tour, featuring support from Grace Kelly and Ruby Lily.
MOVING PICTURES: Grace Kelly, Gullivers, Manchester, 18th September 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson's live review of Grace Kelly supporting Maya Lane at Gullivers, Manchester. Highlighting setlists, photos, and up-and-coming UK country music talent. Featuring live photography by Paul Wolfgang Webster.
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS: The Waterboys & Steve Earle, O2 Arena, London, 12th September, 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson's review of The Waterboys and Steve Earle live at London's O2 Arena on the final date of their legendary Fisherman's Blues Revue tour.
THEY PULLED HIM BACK IN: Little Steven’s Unexpected Comeback
From a one-off set at BluesFest London to an epic world tour, Damien Wilkinson reviews the unexpected live comeback of Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul.
ON THE BEAT: An Evening With Status Quo’s John Coghlan, The Stables, Milton Keynes
Read Damien Wilkinson’s review of John Coghlan’s ‘An Evening With’ at The Stables, Milton Keynes—featuring Status Quo history, Gillie Coghlan, and Q&A insights.
SNAP, CRACKLE & POP: Supercharged Wilco effervescent at the Hammersmith Apollo, 20th August 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson’s review of Wilco's explosive, career-spanning set at London's Hammersmith Apollo. Includes live performance highlights, song breakdowns, and full setlist.
OWNING THE STAGE: Cassidy Paris Live at The Key Club, Leeds—24th July 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson's live review of Australian rocker Cassidy Paris making her debut at The Key Club in Leeds on July 24th, 2026. Setlist and full band lineup included!
FIELD NOTES: Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts Live at The Key Club, Leeds—A Masterclass in Pure, Unadulterated Rock 'n' Roll
Read my full review of Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts at The Key Club in Leeds on 24th July 2026, featuring support from Cassidy Paris and Majick Moth.
BORN TO BRUCE: Independence and the Asbury Ember: A Career Retrospective of Alexandra Jardvall
Discovering Swedish singer-songwriter Alexandra Jardvall at Stockholm's Born to Bruce festival. A career retrospective from Kungsträdgården to Asbury Park.
TAKING IT TO THE PEOPLE: Stories and Songs, Jimmy Nail, Settle Victoria Hall, 16th July 2026
Read my review of Jimmy Nail's intimate Stories and Songs UK tour at Settle Victoria Hall. Featuring hits, humour, and Spielberg & Paul Simon anecdotes.
MERSEY GRANDEUR AND MIDNIGHT ANTHEMS: Ian Prowse Triumphs at the Liverpool Philharmonic, 11th July 2026
Read Damien Wilkinson's review of Ian Prowse's triumphant 'No Names' album road-test at the Liverpool Philharmonic, featuring rising Irish duo The Guzzlers.
REAR WINDOW: Alice Faye, The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 27th June 2026
Read my review of Scottish singer-songwriter Alice Faye’s mesmerising headline debut at The Deaf Institute, Manchester, framed through Hitchcock's Rear Window.