ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM, HIVE, EDINBURGH, MAY 25 2025

 Former PURSON person, making the 70s cool again.

Line-up:

JIJ WAS NOT HERE: Solo acoustic lad, Sadly, he's suffering from a colossal hangover, and he's struggling. Forgotten lyrics, missed chords, awkward banter, he's not handling this well. Which is a shame, because on a good day he'd be witty, sharp and entertaining. Just not tonight. Couple of interesting covers, though, with BUZZCOCKS 'Ever Fallen In Love' and something from 'Sweden's most extreme death metal band' which turns out to be ABBA's 'Dancing Queen'

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ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM; Bringing the 70s back to life. A charismatic front-person/singer/guitarist with a fantastically talented band. Elements of MOTT THE HOOPLE, RUSH, JETHRO TULL and JAMES BOND, freshened up and brought into the 21st Century. Looking back to go forward? Immense fun, even for someone who remembers the 70s but didn't like them much at the time.

VIDEO:   https://youtu.be/Vf7nnQuKQjI   https://www.facebook.com/RosalieCunninghamOfficial

LUCID SINS, BANSHEE LABYRINTH, EDINBURGH, MARCH 9 2024

The second of last weekend's Banshee gigs, this one featuring two very different acts from Glasgow. Also, I'd resolved my camera issues. A memory card fault, it seems. Which is nice, as £16 for a new memory card is significantly better than £300 for a new camera.

Line-up:

CHEER: A fellow in a hat, playing some very American folk/blues instrumentals. Made me think of shabby hobos riding steam trains across the prairies, for some reason. Doesn't seem to do Facebook, which is probably wise these days.

VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/XDukz3t0D-M   

LUCID SINS: 'Occult psychedelia' from Glasgow, never played a gig in Edinburgh before. Very retro, apparent influences include Sabbath, Focus, Yes, a bit of old Thin Lizzy, a touch of Santana, a hint of Steely Dan and a host of others. Not fans of fascists.

VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/Gpb17lNwEqw   https://www.facebook.com/Lucidsins

THE COSMIC DEAD, OPIUM, EDINBURGH, DECEMBER 3 2018

Glaswegian psych veterans, with legendary Japanese guest guitarist. You should note that both bands featured here have had line-up changes since this gig.

Line-up:

1968: English retro-rockers. Singer Jimi Ray Coppack has moved on to pastures new since this gig.

VIDEO:   https://youtu.be/ENjL0si-vmE   https://www.facebook.com/1968Band

SUZUKI JUNZO: Legendary guitar mangler playing a solo improv set before appearing with the Cosmic Dead later. Suffered major injuries in an accident some time go, but is recovering slowly. We wish him well.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/t3qrBpoNOks   https://www.facebook.com/Suzuki.Junzo

COSMIC DEAD: Glaswegian psych maestros. Long time guitarist James McKay left the band after some unsavoury behaviour became public, but they carry on with new kid Tommy Duffin of Headless Kross.

VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/Z4ZZJs4SbRA   https://www.facebook.com/deadcosmic