Frank Finlayson
Chartered surveyor by day, music reviewer by night, and occasionally I get to use my camera. A strange mix, but one that I enjoy.
A chance meeting in the queue for Bella in 2010 led to the opportunity to write for InvernessGigs; a far cry from the days of writing for a football fanzine back in the late 80s, early 90s. My interests lie between the mainstream, the emerging and the local. Increasingly I find that we have more than enough locally to entertain us to necessitate a trip south. I’m always happy to give a listen, whatever the genre.
Inverness has a plethora of talent, all of which I am more than keen to write about. If it encourages just one person to make the effort to listen to some new music I’ll be happy.
You can contact Frank direct via frankieboyfin@gmail.com
Photographs
Strathpeffer Showcase in pictures
Pictures of Three Blind Wolves, Anderson McGinty Webster Ward and Fisher, Donald Macdonald and The Islands and Dr. Wook
2014
Brew, Bog, Bands
Stanley Odd, Woodenbox, Searching for Donkeys and Love Civilian are some of the acts due to play Brew at the Bog 2014.
Live Reviews
Calls and Coast
A review of So Many Animals and support from Silver Coast at Mad Hatters
February 2014
Winter in the Highlands
The Winter Tradition have announced a 9 date UK tour which takes in Mad Hatters on the 9th of February 2014.
December 2013
Old ‘n’ New at Hogmanay
The Big Fat Electric Ceilidh and The Scone Fairies take to Hootananny at Hogmanay 2013/14
Live Reviews
A little bit of Texas charm
Texas returns to Inverness, to promote new album 'The Coversation'
Live Reviews
Definitely a Contender
An entertaining night at the Ironworks sees a great blend of music and wrestling
October 2013
Dolly and Hannah for Archie
Saturday 26th of October sees the arrival of The Dolly Parton Story at The Dairy at Daviot
Live Reviews
Tammy leaves audience wanting more
A review of Tammy Miller's debut Inverness gig at The Eagle, Inverness on the 12th of October, 2013.
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