Backstory I first came across the 3 piece outfit Blue Nation at a festival in Scotland where they (for me anyway) stole the weekend. Having spoken with the guys and their manager later in the evening in the bar and explained that I was a contributor to a website called CGCMand I wondered if I could […]
Introduction After a fantastic performance and set at SOS Festival I had the opportunity on behalf of CGCM to chat with 2 of the guys from the wonderful Shape Of Water. The band who are quite unique, especially within the new classic rock scene (it is great to see fans taking to newer artists who are a […]
Intense Explanations And Silliness After a blistering set on Saturday afternoon, I was able to eventually catch up with the 4-piece called Circus 66. It was one of those moments as an interviewer you are put through your paces with folks interjecting at various moments quite quickly, with at least 2 band members having fun […]
Background I was absolutely delighted to be given the chance to interview someone from the band Tragedy when they came to Scotland last weekend. Thanks to their management and their PR folks for organising and helping to make sure it happened! Myself and my mate Sinclair who was taking photographs went into the venue called The Cathouse […]
Introduction: The L.A. Maybe were making their first visit to the UK and despite all sorts of issues outside of the band’s control (more on that later) they still made it to the festival to play a blinding 45-minute set on the Sunday at tea time. I was lucky enough to sit down with the […]
Introduction: After a brilliant set early on Saturday at Call Of The Wild Festival lead singer and guitarist Tom Killner walked along with me to the press area to sit down and have a chat. It took a little time to get there as plenty of folks wanted to chat with him, letting him know how much […]
Introduction: Before their impressive headline performance on the Friday night of Call Of The Wild Festival two of the Massive Wagons gave up some of their day to chat with me on behalf of CGCM. Both Baz and Adam (singer and lead guitarist) were very kind and chatted about all sorts including the band’s history, their love of Quo as well as Rush (yes […]
Introduction: After blowing this reviewer away early doors Friday of Call Of The Wild Festival I made some enquiries about getting the chance to have a chat/interview with the guys in the band. They couldn’t have been more accommodating in allowing it to happen. This is the transcript of that discussion. Most of the answers were from […]
Part II This is the follow-up to part 1 of an interview conducted with the band and crew of Ward XVI when they played at Bannerman’s Bar on Sunday May 8. The first part which covers such subjects as how the band were formed, the writing process, nearly destroying their house to make videos and putting Alice […]
On a cold damp Saturday night, Edinburgh band Dvne played a special one-off gig in their hometown (review link at bottom of page). Beforehand guitarist and vocalist Victor Vicart kindly gave up some time to answer questions for CGCM. The interview was conducted in a hallway whilst the soundcheck was going on from the main support […]
