I’ve just come back from three days at Firevolt, some old and some new bands. really impressed by McHale’s Permanent Brew if you like blues.
The Wildhearts closed the festival on Sunday night, it’s the most emotional I’ve seen Ginger and a storming performance
Ed Sheeran
Not really my thing but he was pretty good. A one man band playing to a 36000 sold out stadium audience must have something. 
John Young solo show, Backstage at the Green, Kinross, last night. Most definitely my thing. A one man band playing to a crowd of about 36. The guy must have something.
Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax in NJ. 2 nights back to back. Front pit on Saturday night, then towards the back of the pit on Sunday night.
Night 1
Night 2
Seeing Maiden performing at this level is a huge privilege.
Great photos. Hope you enjoyed.
All 3 bands were awesome! More often than not you don’t get one good support band let alone two. Both played slightly different sets each night which was even better. Maiden kept to the same setlist (as is their way).
It was my first time seeing IM with the new digital screens as a backdrop and for the most part it works. My only disappointment was the anticipation and impact of Eddie appearing from behind the drum riser when they played Iron Maiden was completely lost - him popping up on the screen was bit of an anti climax.
Maiden sounded amazing, Dave Murray is the highlight for me - outstanding every time. Bruce’s vocals are still there - he seemed to have more control with fewer bum notes - same can’t be said for MegaDave on Saturday. The audience was buzzing both nights. Crazy mosh pit during both Anthrax and Megadeth - second night especially when it was right in front of me!
Brilliant!
Jon Anderson & Band Geeks at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Very good, for an 81 yo his voice is holding up really well although I think that they’ve dropped the songs by an octave. Band Geeks are exceptional
Albums are certainly very good.
Squeeze & Adam Ant from last night.
Edit: Haircut 100 were also on the bill. They were ok. Best described as enthusiastic! I didn’t feel the need to snap any pics.
Adam Ant appeared somewhat frail and didn’t really seem to show much energy. Fortunately his band made up for it and the setlist was full of bangers.
Squeeze were on form. They opened their set with a few classics and then proceeded to play the new album in its entirety. Performed impeccably but at that point they lost the audience. They then followed it with more of the hits and the crowd was back on its feet. They sounded and played great throughout, so no complaints.
Wouldn`t have put those two acts together. Hope it was a good show.
Not that I’d label Squeeze a legacy act, as they’ve released a lot of good new material recently, but I guess when you’re a band in their position, with a lot of recognisable hits, you tow a fine line coming up with the setlist.
Too much new stuff can be a death knell.
Spot on. Especially as it appeared that half the audience was there to see Adam Ant (going by the number of people wearing t-shirts with his name/face on them). The casual fan will know the hits and will care less about the newer songs.
Hannah Wicklund last night supported by Luna Marble and Lily Rae Grant
Big Big Train, yesterday.
Top! 
Perfect sound !
Next Tuesday for myself, Paul and Andy.
I heard from someone there “they” changed the sound engineer. But i don’t know if it’s the band , or the venue…
If it’s the band, believe me : perfect sound !
I think probably the venue. Rob Aubrey has been with them for years and they use his studio for recording.
The band accept photos during the first track of the first set, and the 10 first mn of the second set (which is the whole new album without stop)
But NO vidéos … (Well, check youtube, maybe… )
I thought too it was the venue.
No one had protection earplugs. Including me, and no disturb for me, just imagine. A must.
And the meet with concert friends, marillion friends, i haven’t met during the past 10 years. A must.
My regret: I wasn’t in good shape for Fish last year.
