Kiefer Sutherland at 02 Academy on 27 May
Kiefer Sutherland’s Love Will Bring You Home European Tour Spring 2026, with support from Colin Andrew. Leeds is lucky to be hosting Kiefer Sutherland – like many musicians lately, he recently cancelled a US tour. I expect this is largely owing to the challenges of rising costs for both musicians and their audiences. Yep, times […]
The Hoosiers: at Brudenell Social Club on 20 May
If you are reading this, then you probably know a bit about The Hoosiers and you don’t need me to tell you that they are resilient. Firstly, because they have been around for over 20 years – forming in Indianapolis in 2003 and picking up and then losing a few band mates along the way. […]
The Handsome Family: at The Brudenell on 18 May, With Danny George Wilson
It’s a Monday night in exam season so there are fewer from the local student community here than usual tonight, but most seats are taken in the traditional wood-panelled bar area at the Brudenell Social Club. It’s a bit like a multi-screen cinema here with something behind every door… a spacious outside drink area with […]
Arborist: at Trades Club on 3 May – With Ailsa Tully
Today is the first Sunday matinee show that The Trades Club has hosted in many years. Blackout blinds hide the afternoon sun and pendant lights highlight the fresh flowers that decorate the tables on velvet upholstered booths at each side of the ‘live room’. Above the bar in the corner, a wooden plaque announces that […]
Rhiannon Hope at The Brudenell on 30 April
With support from Neve Cariad and Sam King. The Brudenell Social Club is looking spick and span for tonight’s free gig, showcasing emerging musicians who have made Leeds their home. Mirrors gleaming, banquette seating around the edge of the venue is spotless. As the doors open, I find myself sitting with an audience member – […]
