Explore Live Gigs and Hidden Gems

As well as being more proactive in discovering more music, 2025 has also been the year I’ve made an effort to read more books instead of endlessly scrolling and faffing around on the internet... So to make a change from the constant music posts, I thought I’d share the books I’ve read so far this year.

I was only familiar with opening track and UK Top 12 hit, I Got You. I love the song enough to have added it to my Fave Songs playlist, so I was hoping to find equally fantastic delights within the album.

Although I’ve highlighted several songs from the 11-track album, Got To Have Love, is definitely the standout, and it was swirling around in my head long after I finished listening...

We watched as a very well-dressed man and woman took to the stage and performed an acapella version of the sublime Rivers of Orchids, then some of the organisers said a few words, before we were treated to a short video titled Welcome To Swindon, which I think was narrated by The Actor Kevin Eldon.

While every submission revealed something to me, what stood out most were those of the fans. Their love of the band and how it impacted their lives in small, or more significant ways, really jumps off the page...

Having missed out on seeing The Bootleg Beatles due to covid in 2020, and not having a chance in hell of getting to a McCartney gig where I’d get a decent view, I decided to buy a ticket for this gig. I mean, I didn’t care if they sounded or looked like them, it’s all about the songs, innit?