Four Idle Hands

This week we are joined by friend of the pod and member of Aberdeen band Pages , Jack Lovie. Jack will be reviewing probably the two hottest gigs in town when he saw Jack White on his no name tour in Liverpool and then the very next night Chappell Roan in Glasgow. And if two gigs are not enough Terry went to see Snow Patrols hometown gig in the Ulster Hall, Belfast. We also take a spin around the weeks news covering (last time promise) Oasis, Liams performance at the Joshua fight, Universal shafting of superfans, album reviews of David Gilmour and Mercury Rev and PSB upcoming instore at Chameleon.

Lots to cover this week...We cover the hot of the press news that Oasis are back with a world tour in 2025. Four Idle Hands will sort you out with tickets for the Warm Up Gigs in Banchory Town Hall. We cover the Fringe By The Sea as Michael went to see Ash/Idlewild and HoneyBlood, Terrys went to the Fringe and we both went to see Alien Rommulus and Kneecap The Movie so we review all of that. and last but not least a review of Fontaines DC new album "Romance", thanks for listening.

** - tickets are only offered if warm up shows are in Banchory Town Hall, Aberdeenshire

This episode we talk to Mikey and Darren from North East band Indian Red Lopez who release there first album in 10 years "Results Of My Dreaming" on 1st August 2024. You will be able to buy the vinyl from the bands Bandcamp page and stream on all usual platforms, its well worth your time.

Also on the pod we talk about the Donald, Euros, Bob Dylan edinburgh gigs, Rory Gallaghers guitar up for sale and live reviews of The National at Edinburgh Castle and Nils Frahm at the Usher Hall.

Thanks for listening.

One half of the FIH team has been to the euros so in this episode we talk about the experience, getting to games, ticketing, atmosphere, beer and the actual games. Best teams so far, best players and prospects now that the knockout round is upon us.

We also have a chat on this weekends Glastonbury festival and who we are looking to see.

Danke fürs Zuhören

This episode is a record store day 2024 special. We run through what its all about, how the day works, what amazing vinyls will be released and how to get them online if you cant make the day.

We also get first favourite vinyls from Echo Machines Gary Moore and Rick McMurray from Ash.

We also have some sport chat and review of Queen B Beyonce new album and the latest from Khrungbin.

This episode is a record store day 2024 special. We run through what its all about, how the day works, what amazing vinyls will be released and how to get them

We've had some previous guests Echo Machines Gary Moore and Rick McMurray from Ash send us details on there first and favourite vinyl records so you can listen to those.

We also have some sport chat and reviews of Queen B Beyonce new album and the latest from Khrungbin,

enjoy and thanks for listening.

Echo Machine are back with a new album, "Accidental Euphoria" , the follow up to 2020's Instant Transmissions, is out on Friday 15th March and we catch up with lead singer Gary Moore to talk about the album, touring with Placebo and much more.

Also on the pod Aberdeen FC chat, Bucks Fizz, review of Nadine Shah new album.

Thanks for listening.

We are back for Episode 53 Don't mention Taylor (we mentioned it once but we think we got away with it).

In this episode we cover the first two weekends of the Six Nations, that big sporting event in USA (plus some Taylor chat) . Also gig reviews of Depeche Mode and The 1975, the Glasgow Film Festival and an Irish album special with reviews of Conchur White, The Sprints, New Dad and Problem Patterns. The live return of AC/DC gets a mentioned as we worry about gig prices. So a packed show , thanks for listening.

We are back for 2024 and to kick things off we chat to the fantastic Moving Pictures UK who are the UK's premier Rush tribute band. We caught up with them before there second night at the Lemon Tree. They are on tour throughout 2024 so catch them if you can, there show is brilliant with over 2 1/2 hours of Rush Classics, we also review the show. Also reviewed is the recent gig by British Lion, who are Steve Harris of Iron Maiden fame side project.

Lots more chat so enjoy the episode.

This weeks special guest is Stuart Bailie who is a journalist, author and broadcaster based in Northern Ireland. He was the founder and first CEO of the Oh Yeah Centre which is Belfast's dedicated music hub. He has worked as a Freelance writer, reviewer and columnist for the likes of the NME, Mojo, Q, Uncut, Vox, The Times, The Sunday Times, Hot Press, Belfast Telegraph.

The reason for our chat was the publication of Stuarts new book " Terri Hooley: Seventy-Five Revolutions".

The book documents the story of Terri Hooley and the Good Vibrations record label which put Northern Ireland on the punk map with the likes of Rudi, Outcasts and of course the Undertones. Its a beautiful book which is highly recommended for all music fans .

You can buy a copy from Stuarts bandcamp page.

We also discuss recent news and our night out at the SAY awards in Stirling, enjoy.