Our website use cookies to improve and personalise your experience and to display advertisements. Our website may also include cookies from third parties like Google Adsense, Google Analytics, Youtube. By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.

Ok, I Agree Privacy Policy

gig

THURSDAYS FIASCO EP LAUNCH PARTY, NEW YEARS EVE, BOOTLEG SOCIAL
04 Jan

THURSDAYS FIASCO EP LAUNCH PARTY, NEW YEARS EVE, BOOTLEG SOCIAL

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsMusic & Gigs, , , ,
There were no shortage of New Years Eve options in Blackpool, of course, including a 1920s ball and several discos. Our writer, Stephen Dunstan, decided to do something a bit different and headed to Bootleg Social, where the Thursdays Fiasco EP launch was seeing out the old and bringing in the new. First on was Lucas Williams, a teenage singer songwriter from Fleetwood. Lucas has performed at Bootleg several times now, and audience members who’ve seen him before attest to the rapid improvement in confidence he’s experienced. His act is reminiscent of Jake Bugg, and he did cover some of…
Read More
Gig Review: Peter Hook and The Light
05 Dec

Gig Review: Peter Hook and The Light

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsMusic & Gigs, , , ,
Earlier this month Stephen Dunstan interviewed Peter Hook ahead of this gig at Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. (Stephen's chat with ‘Hooky’ can be found here). During this conversation he explained that the set in Lytham would be a full performance of the New Order album 'Get Ready', followed by the greatest hits of Joy Division and New Order. Nearly three hours of rock music performed by a 69-year-old frontman - How would that pan out? Superbly, it turned out. It would be remiss of me not to mention there were issues with the PA system during the 'Get Ready' part of…
Read More
Gig Review: Ash at Bootleg Social
02 Dec

Gig Review: Ash at Bootleg Social

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsMusic & Gigs, , , , ,
There were a couple of big sell out events in town on Saturday 22nd November. Strictly waltzed into Tower Ballroom, meanwhile another full house were at Bootleg Social for the visit of Northern Irish rock veterans Ash. I arrived with support act Coach Party already in full swing and the venue already busy. Some attendees were clearly familiar with Coach Party as they sang along, those who weren’t were treated to a great set. Coach Party are supporting Ash on all their current tour engagements, and the Isle of Wight fourpiece are a fitting warm-up for the main act with…
Read More
Local band, Kind Hearted Thieves to host fundraising gig at Bootleg Social
09 Sep

Local band, Kind Hearted Thieves to host fundraising gig at Bootleg Social

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsGuide, Music & Gigs, , ,
Blackpool independent folk-rock band, Kind Hearted Thieves, have joined forces with chart-topping singer-songwriter Frank Turner on a powerful new single, “Sublime”, which is out now on all streaming platforms. More than just a song, Sublime marks the launch of a charitable GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for two local children to receive private autism assessments — helping them bypass the long NHS waiting lists, supporting them to access life-changing support sooner. This release is another example of Frank Turner's and Kind Hearted Thieves’ commitment to using music for good — combining emotional storytelling, grassroots activism, and a genuine DIY spirit.…
Read More
Secret Link