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
February 2014
Stranglers no Strangers
The Stranglers to play the Ironworks on Thursday 27th February 2014.
March 2014
I can make you Feelgood
Dr Feel Good announced to play Ironworks on the 14th of March, 2014.
recordings
The Devil’s Own by Megan Blyth – Review
A review of The Devil’s Own the second EP release from Megan Blyth following in the footsteps her self-titled 2012 issue.
Jocktoberfest
The sun shines on Jocktoberfest
A review of Jocktoberfest 2013 hosted at the Black Isle Brewery on the 6th and 7th of September, 2013.
Recent News
Carnivale gets some Magic – added competition
Saturday 28th sees Carnivale roll up at the Spectrum Centre in Inverness where they have pulled a rabbit out of the hat to give us leading magician and rising film star, Ali Cook.
September 2013
Student take to town
With students all returning to universities and colleges throughout the country, the University of the Highlands and Islands is making sure that it’s BA (Hons) Applied Music students are arriving with a bang, and a tuneful one at that, with free Inverness events to showcase fresh student talent.
reviews
Saturday shine
A review of Saturday the 3rd of August at Belladrum 2013 including Toby Michaels Rolling Damned, Dangleberries, Scooty and the Skyhooks, John Paul Palombo, Fat Goth and Pigeon Detectives.
reviews
Friday kicks off
A review of Friday the 2nd of August at Belladrum 2013, including The Whiskys, Brown Bear and the Bandits, Dorec-a-belle and more.
features
Not long now!!
As the clock ticks down to the start of Bella I‘ve had a look over the acts that have been announced for the weekend. It’s probably best to take it stage by stage.
Summer
More than 4 not quite 5
A review of City in Surveillance, Charlie’s Ranch and Disco Cats at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 25th of July, 2013.
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