Vampire Weekend this Saturday at First Direct Arena, Leeds. Tickets were dispatched on Friday but no sign of them yet!

Saw Alice in Chains on Sunday. Fantastic gig. they were supported by Ghost who were "interesting"

Tangerine Dream Phaedra Farewell tour - Shepherds Bush Empire in May next year.

Not seen TD for a few years now. Really looking forward to this one.

Went to see Woodkid with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Brixton Academy last night. Not sure if I can adequately put into words just how good it was. Went to see Sigur Ros earlier in the year and said afterwards that it was probably the best gig I'd ever been to. That set the bar but last night it was absolutely smashed. Fantastic light show, massive sounds and even a double encore. One of those rare moments I'll be able to look back on and say 'I was there'.

I've just been to see Emily Barker And The Red Clay Halo for the second time in under week. They really ought to be alot more well known than they are. Check out Fields of June with Frank Turner on that popular video sharing website.

Vampire Weekend were excellent on Saturday night.

Noah and the Whale were supporting and I'm really surprised how many of their songs I actually knew. Can't say I've been converted though.

The FD Arena, Leeds is an impressive venue but I do believe it would benefit from another bank of speakers in the top front corners. We were sat up near the back and although the sound does come up at you, it doesn't really blow you away.

Gutted to just find out that[i PURESSENCE[/i have split . One of the best live bands I've ever seen .

Tickets arrived For Black Sabbath cant wait last time I saw em Leeds Queens Hall with Dio on Heaven n Hell Tour.

Best live band I have seen is between Iron maiden and AC/DC

I went to the Leeds gig on Sunday also. The Chains were superb and Ghost were visually entertaining. I was also impressed with Walking Papers - Duff McKagan's new band. Bluesy and so much different to the usual hard rock fare. Keyboards were brilliant.

Tickets for Sheffield have just arrived

Last time for me was with Ronnie James Dio (RIP) and Heaven N Hell in 2007 at Sheffield. Really looking forward to seeing Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats opening for the mighty Sabbath. Best riff of 2013 goes to Mount Abraxus IMO. (see best riff thread).

Gigs starting to build up for next year for me, always nice to look forward to

Temples - Hull
Drenge - Sheffield
Glasto
Not booked but probably Live at Leeds

Off to see Uk Subs , Damned & The Upstarts this Saturday in Manchester .

While your there check out Dirt Box Disco A great line up for Charlies 70th. The ritz is a cracking venue.

Not been to the Ritz before and it's my first Punk all dayer in about 15 years so I'm really looking forward to it . A mate of mine wants to see Crashed out & the Business , I haven't seen GBH since the early 90's so I'll see how they stack up .

GBH still kick been the ritz a few times i am sure you will enjoy it You cant beat the all dayers i saw the Business at the Star and Garter around crimbo time they were alright i think crashed out played with the Exploited at the Ritz last year with The Defects as well. All these gigs start to come a bit of a haze over the years

The sound is usually good too

Got tickets for the Prince Hit and Run gig in Manchester Feb (Saturday show), and have tickets for next Friday in Leeds. Not completely my cup of tea, but he's absolutely phenomenal live. A proper musician who would carry on playing if there wasn't a curfew. Mrs saw him in 07 at the O2 and he played an after party until nearly 5am.

Angelic Upstarts were the best on the night for me , Business weren't to bad either . Booking for the Newcastle gig featuring Conflict in Aug .

Tickets & hotel sorted for the Newcastle North east calling punk alldayer . Conflict playing this one also , Not seen them for a while .

Otis Gibbs in Nashville in August sorted out!

Stranglers tonight at Hull city hall.

I had tickets to see The Bronx at The Parish in Huddersfield last night. The venue was pretty much a converted barn with a stage and PA. 150 tickets and it sold out in 30 minutes. One of the best gigs of 2014 for sure.

Going to the Steelhouse Festival in Ebbw Vale this weekend. Fantastic setting on top of a mountain and two cracking headline acts in Black Star Riders and Europe. Really looking forward to checking out Toseland.

Got 3 gigs coming up Black stone Cherry, Slash and The Who. saw Black star riders a couple of months ago a must see for any rock fan Scott Gorham still an awesome Guitarist.

Trip over to Wakefield in Dec for the Punx against Cancer all dayer . Peter & the test tube babies , Varukers , Abrasive wheels , English dogs and a few more .