Gig Review

Bob Dylan

Verso Gig Reviews Bob Dylan After a few beers on the train and a twilight wander through the glowing buzz of Soho, we arrived at the majestic Royal Albert Hall cloaked in equal parts nostalgia and anticipation. It was the…

Pretenders

Verso Gig Reviews The Pretenders My third gig in three nights — and what a way to wrap up the run. With just Neil for company this time, we made a full day of it, blending lower-league football and legendary…

Lindisfarne

Verso Gig Reviews Lindisfarne Sometimes you have to ask yourself why. And in the case of this gig—well, I’m still asking. The Lead-Up: Good Pubs, Better Beer Let’s start with the positives. Originally, this outing was supposed to be a…

Richard Ashcroft

Verso Gig Reviews Richard Ashcroft, Ocean Colour Scene and Tom Meighan The Setting: Audley End and Festival Vibes There’s something timeless about spending a summer Saturday at a venue like Audley End House. Just an hour’s drive away, we arrived…

Sting

Verso Gig Reviews Sting Sting at Thetford Forest – A Night of Mixed Feelings in the Pines Gig #6 in Thetford Forest saw me return to one of the UK’s most unique and atmospheric live venues for a sixth time….