Live Review : Paul Di’Anno + Gypsy’s Kiss @ The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool on August 22nd 2024

Gypsy’s Kiss hold a special place in the storied history of Iron Maiden, being one of Steve Harris’ earliest bands, and to see them on the same bill as the legendary Paul Di’Anno has to be a Maiden completists dream. Formed fifty years ago Gypsy’s Kiss returned to action six years ago after a decades long hiatus and what is immediately apparent is that the six -piece band certainly still have something to say and play with a verve and flair that belies a half century pedigree.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Craig Wilkinson27 August 2024The Waterloo Music BarPaul Di'Anno, Gypsy's Kiss, Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool, 2024, Live Review, Craig Wilkinson, Darren BirchComment

Live Review : KK's Priest + Paul Di'Anno + Burning Witches @ O2 Ritz, Manchester on October 11th 2023

Until tonight I didn’t know a lot about Burning Witches. I knew they were all female, and I knew most of them were very tall as I once shared a lift with them (don’t ask!) but in terms of their musical output? Nada. In my head they looked a bit like Vixen so I was kind of expecting some lightweight froth rock. Nope. These girls have come to us from the Doro School of Rock.

Gig Review©Jo Crosby13 October 2023O2 RitzKK's Priest, Burning Witches, O2 Ritz, Manchester, 2023, Live Review, Jo Crosby, Darren Birch, Paul Di'AnnoComment