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@tommygirard.bsky.social

23 hours ago

Chateau De Val Festival 2026 – Vale Castle, Guernsey – 04/04/26 Buffo’s Wake With several festivals falling by the wayside in recent years, most notably and relevant in this case Chaos and the Sark Folk Festival, it was great to head up to the Vale Castle…

My review of the inaugural Chateau De Val Festival which took place at the Vale Castle on Saturday: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/04/08/c...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #livemusicreview #gigreview #musicfestival #chateaudevalfestival #folkmusic #medievalfestival #renfaire #guernsey

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Stokieboy

@stokieboy.bsky.social

1 day ago

Gig review: THE GUILTY MEN – The Stables, Milton Keynes, 1 April 2026 Share the post "Gig review: THE GUILTY MEN – The Stables, Milton Keynes, 1 April 2026" FacebookTwitterLinkedInE-mailBookmarkPrint The origins of the Guilty Men lie back in 2021, when guitarists ...

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Gig review: THE GUILTY MEN – The Stables, Milton Keynes, 1 April 2026 #musicsky #gigreview

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Still Listening

@stilllistening.bsky.social

6 days ago

Puppy Teeth brought the energy to The Elephant’s Head, blending fan favourites with fresh sounds from their upcoming EP. A night that confirmed the venue’s spot in the heart of the UK indie scene 🎟️

Link in bio 🔗

#puppyteeth #theelephantshead #ukindie #gigreview #stilllistening

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

6 days ago

Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses Channel Islands: Heat 1 – The Pit St James Guernsey – 28/03/26 A week later than originally expected, thanks to what I’ll generously describe as some confusion between organisers, bands and (in particular) the venue for what was supposed to be the Jersey &#821…

My review of the 2026 Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses - Channel Islands show with Apothis, All Eyes On You, Taillights and Sleep Thief: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/04/03/b...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #gigreview #metal2themasses #bloodstock #battleofthebands #guernsey

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Decibel Tower 2026 – The Pit at St James Guernsey – 14/03/26 Following on from the first Decibel Tower Weekender in 2024 and semi-all-dayer in 2025, the 2026 edition of the event may, on paper, have looked like something of a smaller affair as it moved to be…

My review of last weekend’s Decibel Tower show in The Pit with Static Alice, Oscar, Rosemary, Hanging Pieces, Shockwave and The Deaf Donkeys: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/03/22/d...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #livemusicreview #gigreview #decibeltower #thepit #stjamesguernsey

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refinedandwild.bsky.social

@refinedandwild.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

A seismic, thunderous core-shaking hum that rattles my ribcage and makes my soul hum with cosmic energy. Pure sonic gravity pulling at my atoms. My heart is a drum, and 'The Roar' is a physical mallet hitting from the inside out. 🌌 #GigReview #TheRoar #BassCulture #SoundSystem #CosmicVibes

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

1 month ago

Apothis – The Vault, Guernsey – 28/02/26 You might remember, if you’re a regular reader of my rambling, that a couple of months ago I posted a retrospective of St Peter Port, Guernsey venue The Vault as it’s apparent, then new, owners clo…

My review of Apothis’ return to The Vault last Saturday evening: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/a...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #livemusicreview #gigreview #apothis #guernsey #thevault #metak #heavymetal #metalcore #deathmetal #deathcore

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Metal Insider

@metalinsider.bsky.social

1 month ago

Gig Review: Lynch Mob @ Racket (NYC) - 2/26/26 A chillied night out with the earthbound colors of Lynch Mob. The enthusiasm keeps these acts accessible through eighties package events.

Gig Review: Scary Sensations From Lynch Mob at Racket (NYC) – 2/26/26:

#LynchMob #RacketNYC #GigReview

Link: metalinsider.net/reviews/gig-...

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

1 month ago

From Darkness – The Yacht, Guernsey – 21/02/26 Had you told me back in 2018, following my first experience of Guernsey metallers From Darkness, that I would be heading into The Yacht in St Peter Port with a mix of anticipation and sadness for t…

My review of From Darkness’ last ever show, last Saturday night at The Yacht: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/f...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #livemusicreview #gigreview #fromdarkness #metal #heavymetal #guernsey

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

1 month ago

The Bensons’ Album Launch with Toupe and DJ oneofakind – The Fermain Tavern – 21/10/06 and album review Back in 2006 one of the most popular bands making regular appearances on the Guernsey scene were the four ‘brothers’ of The Bensons. With a penchant for fancy dress and really putting o…

My revived review of The Bensons album launch show on October 2006 at The Fermain Tavern with Toupé: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/23/t...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #livemusicreview #gigreview #thebensons #albumlaunch #albumreview #toupe #thefermaintavern #guernsey #throwback

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

1 month ago

A Fair Do: Usual Suspects, Clarence Cleanwater and Better Late Than Never – The Fermain Tavern – 17/06/06 A gig I had all but completely forgotten about – record of which has largely dropped off the BBC Guernsey website, where this review was originally published – so I thought, nearly 20 y…

Another serious throwback to 20 years ago when The Vale Earth Fair and Fairtrade Guernsey put on a show at The Fermain Tavern: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/a...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #livemusicreview #gigreview #guernsey #valeearthfair #thefermaintavern

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

1 month ago

Global Collection: Jackson Mathod and Duck – St James, Guernsey – 06/02/26 After reaching new heights in 2025 with its first festival weekend and an impressive string of shows, the Global Collection kicked off at St James Guernsey for 2026 with the return of a past highli…

My review of last weekend’s Global Collection show at St James Guernsey with Jackson Mathod and Duck: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/g...

#newmusic #music #musicreview #livemusic #livemusicreview #gigreview #jazz #globalcollection #jacksonmathod #duck #Guernsey

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Inner-Strength Check Podcast

@innerstrengthcheck.bsky.social

1 month ago

[Gig Review]: (HED) P.E + Supports, 'STILL BROKE' Tour @ MAX WATTS MELBOURNE (AU) 8.02.26. — Inner-Strength Check Podcast Hed PE returned to Australia to play their breakout album ’Broke’ in its entirety, with supports from Florida’s Nonpoint and Melbourne’s Verona Lights .

#gigreview 3/3 for this week: Mal eschews whinging about subgenres with forum-trolls online, goes out on Sunday night to check out #numetal legends #hedPE, #Nonpoint & local supports #VeronaLights!

Get rapped after reading the full review below:

www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/hedpema...

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Inner-Strength Check Podcast

@innerstrengthcheck.bsky.social

1 month ago

[Gig Review]: DAYSEND + Supports, ‘Revisiting Severance’ @ Leadbeater Hotel, Melbourne (AU) 07.02.26. — Inner-Strength Check Podcast [ Gig Reviews ] A monster gig deserves a monster review! See within for our coverage of Daysend ’s ‘Revisiting Severance ’ 2026 Australian tour on the Melbourne leg @ Leadbeater Hotel , Sat 7th Feb...

2nd #gigreview out of 3 off the recent coverage rank - Brady and #richieblackphotography attended the 'Revisiting Severance' reunion tour for #australianmetal legends #Daysend, w/ #emperormoth, HOOF and #hybridnightmares.

Check out our review at:

www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/gig-rev...

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Inner-Strength Check Podcast

@innerstrengthcheck.bsky.social

1 month ago

[Gig Review]: ABBATH DOOM OCCULTA ‘Return to The Raven Realms’ Tour, 30.01.26 @ Croxton Bandroom, Melb (AU). — Inner-Strength Check Podcast [Gig Review] Abbath Doom Occulta ‘Return To The Raven Realms’ Tour, with supports Werewolves (AU) and Bastardizer (AU). Fly high on Blashrykh’s blessed black wings and soar through this infernal...

#extrememetal aficionado and ISC writer Dean Underhill recently caught #AbbathDoomOcculta with ripper supports #werewolves & #bastardizer @ #croxtonbandroom, Melbourne Jan 30th.

One heck of a #blackmetal performance! Full #gigreview + photos at:

www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/gig-rev...

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

1 month ago

Thee Jenerators – The Golden Lion – 14/10/06 Thee Jenerators I was reminded of this gig recently so thought it time to bring the review back. This was my first time seeing Thee Jenerators live and to say it left an impression would be an unde…

ICYMI my revived review of Thee Jenerators at The Golden Lion back in October 2006… tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/t...

#music #livemusic #gigreview #musicreview #guernsey

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argusfar.bsky.social

@argusfar.bsky.social

2 months ago

GIG REVIEW: Insecure Men supported by Bell Practice and The Rebel at Oslo Hackney

Click the link for the full review!

argusfar.com/2026/02/09/t...

#insecuremen #newmusic #gigreview #fatwhitefamily #bellpractice #hackney #sauladamczewski #musicmagazine

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

2 months ago

Thee Jenerators – The Golden Lion – 14/10/06 Thee Jenerators I was reminded of this gig recently so thought it time to bring the review back. This was my first time seeing Thee Jenerators live and to say it left an impression would be an unde…

Reminded myself of this one recently so thought I’d bring the review back with a few redone pictures from the show too - my first time seeing Thee Jenerators live: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/t...

#music
#livemusic
#musicreview
#livemusicreview
#gigreview
#theejenerators
#guernsey

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

2 months ago

Hollow Youth, Sick Militia and Pillars – The Pit at St James, Guernsey – 31/01/26 Over the last year, The Pit beneath St James has welcomed a range of bands and artists to its stage from the gentlest acoustic folk to avant-garde noise based jazz to hard edged indie, goth and gru…

ICYMI my review of A Night Of Havoc in The Pit at St James Guernsey with Hollow Youth, Sick Militia and Pillars… tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/h...

#music #livemusic #musicreview #gigreview #guernsey

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

2 months ago

Hollow Youth, Sick Militia and Pillars – The Pit at St James, Guernsey – 31/01/26 Over the last year, The Pit beneath St James has welcomed a range of bands and artists to its stage from the gentlest acoustic folk to avant-garde noise based jazz to hard edged indie, goth and gru…

My review of last Saturday’s gig in The Pit at St James Guernsey with HOLLOW YOUTH, Sick Militia and Pillars: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/h...

#music #newmusic #livemusic #musicreview #gigreview #livemusicreview #metal #altrock #hardcore #punk #guernsey

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Inner-Strength Check Podcast

@innerstrengthcheck.bsky.social

2 months ago

[Gig Review]: SWALLOW THE SUN (FIN) & Supports, 25.01.26 @ Corner Hotel, Richmond (AU). — Inner-Strength Check Podcast [Gig Reviews] Finland’s Swallow the Sun introduce their iconic and unique melodic death-doom brand to Australian shores for the first time. For full review of the Melbourne leg @ Corner Hotel, Richm...

Quite a few new articles, but I'll space em out to not spam! Check out our #gigreview of #swallowthesun w/ #theeternal, #mammonsthrone & #neomantra at @cornerhotel.bsky.social Melbourne, care of #yourmatebookings:

www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/gig-rev...

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

2 months ago

Sleep Thief, Hanging Pieces and Vessels – The Pit at St James, Guernsey – 16/01/26 First live music events of the year often have a feeling of drawing something of a line in the sand between the year that’s gone and the 12 months to come and this was certainly the case as I heade…

My review of last Friday’s show at The Pit Guernsey with Sleep Thief, Hanging Pieces and Vessels: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/s...

#music
#livemusic
#newmusic
#guernsey
#indierock
#punkrock
#goth
#postpunk
#musicreview
#livemusicreview
#gigreview

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Inner-Strength Check Podcast

@innerstrengthcheck.bsky.social

2 months ago

[Gig Review]: BATUSHKA (POL) Feat. GERM (AU) @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne (AU), 16.01.2026. — Inner-Strength Check Podcast [Gig Reviews] - Batushka with Support Germ @ Corner Hote l, Richmond, Melbourne (AU), Fri 16th January 2026.

Latest #gigreview - a spiritual musical experience indeed with @batushka.bsky.social and #Germ @ @cornerhotel.bsky.social Richmond, Melb (AU), Fri 16th Jan. Sublime, powerful, unique, transcendent and more! Review plus artist links/media at:

www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/gig-rev...

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Inner-Strength Check Podcast

@innerstrengthcheck.bsky.social

2 months ago

[Gig Review] ATHEIST + Supports, Leadbeater Hotel (Melb, AU), 08.06.25. — Inner-Strength Check Podcast How many words/which words can be used to describe a night of musical perfection? A night 35+ years in the making, featuring one of the most important and influential bands in extreme metal via Atheis...

Okay. Picking up exactly where we left off here in 2025 - see link for our #gigreview of #oldschooldeathmetal veterans #Atheist 's first ever show in Melbourne. Props for the #gigphotography by Richie Black.

LINK:

www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/gig-rev...

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Rock & Blues Muse

@rockandbluesmuse.bsky.social

3 months ago

Gig Review: Joanna Connor, Maui Sugar Mill, Tarzana CA Gig Review: Blues-rock Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Joanna Connor, Maui Sugar Mill, Tarzana CA on January 5, 2026, by Martine Ehrenclou

Gig Review: Joanna Connor killed it at the Maui Sugar Mill, Tarzana CA on Monday night. Blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter. Video in review by Martine Ehrenclou.
rockandbluesmuse.com/2026/01/08/g... #joannaconnor #bluesrock #gigreview #concertreview #rockandbluesmuse

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

3 months ago

Apothis, Our Tomorrow and Yas – The Yacht – 27/12/25 By the day after boxing day there is a general feeling that people are looking to get out of the house after all the food and family based celebrations, so it was no surprise that town was busy on …

ICYMI my review of Apothis, Our Tomorrow and Yas at The Yacht last weekend… tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/a...

#music #livemusic #gigreview #livemusicreview #guernsey

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TommyGirard

@tommygirard.bsky.social

3 months ago

Apothis, Our Tomorrow and Yas – The Yacht – 27/12/25 By the day after boxing day there is a general feeling that people are looking to get out of the house after all the food and family based celebrations, so it was no surprise that town was busy on …

My review of Apothis, Our Tomorrow and Yas at The Yacht between Christmas and New Year: tommygirard.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/a...

#music
#livemusic
#newmusic
#guernsey
#musicreview
#livemusicreview
#gigreview