We have a look through the most popular reviews of 2017.
We thought we would look at what the stats for the website and see what reviews were most read, of course that does not always mean that they were our favourites (some were :)) but they were for the people that read the website and that’s important. So without further ado…
10th Amy Macdonald at the Ironworks Venue.
“It may well be good four years since we’ve heard from her but on the strength of the reception this evening it has been well worth the wait”
9th Jake Bugg at Strathpeffer Pavilion.
“There is a contrast between the two as the perceived angry young man of a few years ago is replaced by a more considered outlook. It’s that growing maturity that dominates the set”
8th Sophie Ellis Bextor at Ironworks Venue.
“Sophie’s a pro and pumped out the hits up till a rousing finish with Murder On The Dancefloor and left the stage, only to suddenly reappear on the Ironworks’ balcony with her guitarist and violin duo to perform completely acoustic. Impressive and tireless.”
7th The Libertines at Ironworks Venue.
“‘Riotous’ was the word that kept coming to mind as I dutifully bounced along with the crowd. This gig was north of 100 miles an hour and there was no chance of stopping for a pee and a filled roll anywhere.”
6th is The Beach Boys at Inverness Leisure
“It’s easy on the ear, light on the soul and you can’t say fairer than that now can you?”
5th Olly Murs at Bught Park
“Murs also took some time to remind us of the love we should have towards each other following some of the recent events further south, this caused strangers to hug one another and a great, friendly atmosphere was created.”
4th Texas at Inverness Leisure
“It was a night when it all came together. A fine support act, a generous audience, a genuinely appreciative band, and a fair smattering of Sharleen’s natural Glasgow warmth and humour.”
3rd UB40 at the Northern Meeting Park.
“plenty of hand clapping, arm-swaying and general concert fun. Ali and the lads pulled out all their aces along the way, bringing out another singer for I’ve Got You Babe, plus a couple of newer ones which were decent to sway to.”
2nd Status Quo at Inverness Leisure
“An hour and a half of enjoyable, for the band and audience, of boogie rock. Francis Rossi joked at one point about the acoustic idea as ‘seemed such a good idea on paper’ but it was for those assembled also a good idea on stage too.”
“An hour and forty minutes, twenty-six songs – all killer, no filler.”
