The Enemy at Rock City, Nottingham: Review and pictures
The Enemy came into the music scene with a bang after their debut album climbed to the top of the charts in 2007 but since then it has been a steady decline with the latest record not even reaching the...
View ArticleThe Darkness at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
December has come ladies and gents, and even the most Scrooge-like amongst you could not have resisted the festive spirit brought to Rock City on Wednesday night. There was barely a square of floor to...
View ArticleReverend and the Makers at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
Before starting on the main attraction a nod must be given to the two support acts. Franko Faize had the swagger and tunes to go far whilst The Sherlocks were musically exceptional and clearly already...
View ArticleAlt-J recall being heckled by an audience of one in first...
First impressions can count for a lot and Alt-J's earliest memory of Nottingham is not the kindest. Gus Unger-Hamilton recalls the time he spent one of his "worst ever birthdays" in the city after...
View ArticleRock City holds special place for Don Broco's former Nottingham...
When half of the band attended university in Nottingham, it's inevitable that a Rock City gig will hold an extra special place for them."We were lucky enough to play at Rock City before as part of Hit...
View ArticleSaint Raymond, Indiana, D.I.D, Georgie... Our City at Rock City...
Before coming out to this gig I had a rummage around my archive and found what was for many the starting point for the national attention to Nottingham's music scene. My former colleague Mike Atkinson...
View ArticleTim Burgess of The Charlatans talks about Nottingham memories,...
How is life treating Tim Burgess at this moment in time? It's treating me very well, thank you. We are just in the middle of a US tour so we're playing most nights. Last night was Webster Hall in New...
View ArticleFans meet The Charlatans at Nottingham's Rough Trade ahead of...
Fans of iconic Indie band The Charlatans got to meet their idols ahead of their Nottingham gig.Legendary frontman Tim Burgess was signing copies of his book Telling Stories alongside limited edition...
View ArticleThe Charlatans at Rock City, Nottingham: Review and pictures
Longevity is a very rare thing in modern music. So for a band such as The Charlatans to be touring to promote their 12th studio album says a lot about them as a band. They have had their ups and some...
View ArticleThe Cult to play at Rock City in Nottingham
Hard rock band The Cult have announced they will perform in Nottingham next year. The Bradford five-piece will play at Rock City on Monday, February 29, as part of a 12-date UK and Ireland tour. It...
View ArticleDon Broco at Rock City, Nottingham: Review and pictures
Rock City is a spiritual home for Don Broco after most of the band attended university in Nottingham, and they receive a rapturous welcome as they bound on stage (despite a questionable white leather...
View ArticleHappy Birthday! Rock City celebrates 35 years in Nottingham
Today, legendary music venue Rock City celebrates an impressive 35 years of bands, booze and backstage antics. Over the past three and a half decades the Talbot Street venue has welcomed thousands of...
View ArticleLower Than Atlantis at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
For their debut headlining Rock City, Lower than Atlantis didn't seem up to scratch. Whether there were microphone issues or lead vocalist Mike Duce just couldn't be bothered to sing to his usual...
View ArticleRock City's 35th birthday: Memories from bands and fans
It was 35 years ago on Friday that Rock City first swung open its doors to welcome The Undertones. Since then, it has become a central part of Nottingham's music scene and one of the UK's most iconic...
View ArticleNew Model Army, Rock City, Nottingham - review and photos
New Model Army have been around just as long as last night's venue, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this week. So it was fitting that a band who plays with such immense energy, enthusiasm and...
View ArticleGhost at Rock City, Nottingham: Interview and pictures
Ghost (formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States) is a Swedish heavy metal band that was formed in Linköping in 2008. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7in vinyl titled...
View ArticleMaximo Park at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
This gig is a double celebration. Not only is it another one of Rock City's gigs to celebrate their 35-year existence, but for Maximo Park it also marks the 10th anniversary of their debut album, A...
View ArticleAmber Run: 'We won't be satisfied until we sell out Rock City in...
Being signed up within a year of forming is the stuff of dreams for most bands starting out. Following it up by charting in the top 40 with a debut album and selling out three back-to-back shows at The...
View ArticleThe Fratellis at Rock City, Nottingham: Review and pictures
The Fratellis came to Rock City on Wednesday night and put on an entertaining show that was worthy of the wait for this rescheduled Nottingham date. It is almost 10 years since they burst onto the...
View ArticleShed Seven at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
Probably the greatest export ever to leave the city of York, Britpop sensations Shed Seven entertained a packed Rock City crowd last night with their magnificent hits and forgotten album tracks. From...
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