Where: Fox Theater – Oakland, California (USA) Venue rating: 10/10 (really nice building with a lot of character and it has a water fountain which is a rare bonus) Who I went with: Myself Where I stayed: Europa Hotel in San Francisco (budget hotel which was a good enough roof over my head for the…
Kaiser Chiefs: All Together UK Tour 11/11/2022
Where: OVO Hydro – Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Venue rating:9/10 (for the same reasons as last night – I was asked to move into another lane so fell behind a lot) Who I went with: Myself Where I stayed: Hampton Court Guesthouse (I was getting used to this arrangement – camping out here during the day…
Franz Ferdinand: Hits To The Head Tour 10/11/2022
Where: OVO Hydro – Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Venue rating: 9/10 (Security moved people around once they’d already queued and Level 3 was curtained off which made the venue look a lot smaller than it really is) Who I went with: Myself Where I stayed: Hampton Court Guesthouse (One of the cheapest hotels in Glasgow but…
The Feeling: Loss Hope Love Tour 18/10/2022
Where: Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox – Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Venue rating: 10/10 (Unique and aesthetically pleasing building) Who I went with: Paul! Finally, I had company Where we stayed: Kings Park Hotel (We actually ran into the opening act here, which was startling) How we travelled there: Paul drove Beverage of choice: Mainly…
Tom Chaplin: ‘Midpoint’ Tour 14/10/22
Where: The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Venue rating: 9/10 (The staff were friendly/chatty but had issues with some people filming) Who I went with: Myself Where I stayed: Ibis Glasgow City Centre (Stretched the budget a bit for this one and it was totally worth it) How I travelled there: Train…
Tom Chaplin: ‘Midpoint’ Tour 13/10/22
Where: Sage Gateshead – Gateshead (not Newcastle), England (UK) Venue rating: 10/10 (I feel I always give full marks but I genuinely can’t think of anything bad to say about this quirky venue) Who I went with: Myself Where I stayed: Travelodge Newcastle Quayside (It seemed posher than it was because it’s situated beside the…
Tom Chaplin: ‘Midpoint’ Tour 06/10/22
Where: De Montfort Hall – Leicester, England (UK) Venue rating: 10/10 – No complaints, really! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The seats sloped upwards Who I went with: Myself once again Where I stayed: Grafton House (Was within walking distance of everything. Very basic but had most things I needed, except a kettle) How I…
Tom Chaplin: The Cameo Show 14/09/2022
Where: The Forum – *Royal* Tunbridge Wells, England (UK) Venue rating: 10/10 – Charming venue for an intimate show Who I went with: I went solo Where I stayed: Smith & Western (quite random Country & Western themed hotel in the heart of Tunbridge Wells – I loved everything about it) How I travelled there:…
Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour 23/08/2022
Where: Hampden Park – Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Venue rating: 9/10 (a couple technical issues with the lighting mid-show but they got fixed) Who I went with: Paul! Where we stayed: Best Western Garfield House Hotel (no weddings this time and we got room #23, my lucky number) How we travelled there: Paul drove again! Beverage…
George Thorogood & The Destroyers: 45 Years of Rock – Good To Be Bad Tour 23/07/22
Where: SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Venue rating: 10/10 (Much plainer inside than I remember but I refuse to rate it lower! One of my favourite venues. Still fantastic sound and they still serve my favourite beer) Who I went with: My dad! Where we stayed: Premier Inn Glasgow Pacific Quay (SECC) Hotel –…