Gigs, gigs and erm more gigs!

2009 was pretty hectic as far as gigs were concerned and I wanted 2010 to be even more impressive. A lot of dups last year: Electric Six 2 times, Reverend and the Makers 2 times, Magenta 3 times ... challenge for 2010?? At least one gig a month ... no dups!

The January gig was Lacuna Coil on their Shallow Life Tour at O2 Academy, Manchester.

This was followed by Sheffield Folk Metal band Northern Oak at Corporation.

Then came the long awaited Dead Like Harry album launch at The Plug. A Sheffield band who are really starting to make waves in the industry.

Last weekend we saw Frightened Rabbit at Leadmill. A favourite with some friends of ours and certainly worth going to see. Venue let the gig down a little bit, but the band were superb.

Next week we see The Courteeners. A band I first came across after seeing them at the Love Music, Hate Racism gig held at Magna in 2008 where they played a set before local boys Reverend and The Makers and Leeds lads the Kaiser Chiefs. This will be the first gig this year so far at O2 Academy, Sheffield.

The next gig will be The Joy Formidable at O2 Academy, Sheffield. I first came across these on Indie Music Filter Volume 5 and Doozr bought me tickets for their mid-week gig as a birthday present. That will be followed by the mighty Wonder Stuff at Leeds O2 Academy in April performing songs from their amazing album HUP! And finally Misstallica a female tribute to Metallica at O2 Academy, Sheffield in May. OMG I can't wait to see that!!!! LOL!

March has been a little manic as far as gigs are concerned and when I found out that Delain were playing Nottingham and Leeds next week, I had to hold myself back and not book them. Little disappointed but then I have had 4 gigs this month alone. I will have to wait until they tour next time. :(

So what is that then? 8 gigs by May? That is not bad going at all. I know Electric Six are playing in December again and so I think I will have to go see them again. There is also talk of a trip to Bloodstock this year, money and childminding permitting. So I will get to experience a whole weekend of mud and metal! It is looking very likely that I will successfully achieve my challenge for this year. Hmmm, I wonder what I can challenge myself to for 2011??