Live Review : Hollywood Vampires + The Tubes @ AO Arena, Manchester on July 8th 2023

Torrential thunderstorms around the UK and particularly here in Manchester threaten to wreck the evening before it gets underway with a half hours delay in starting, allowing more time for the drenched and sopping wet people to purchase a 2 pint pot of beer, grab the nibbles and take up a seat in the sold out show tonight.

Just after 8.00 pm the lights go down, and an enthusiastic cheer echoes around the AO Arena signalling the entrance of The Tubes. Dressed in rather colourful suits, the 1970’s San Francisco quintet kick tonight off nicely.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Phil Beswick10 July 2023AO ArenaHollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, AO Arena, Manchester, 2023, Live Review, Phil Beswick, Johann WierzbickiComment

Live Review : Alice Cooper + The Cult + Creeper @ AO Arena, Manchester on May 27th 2022

Initially, it seems that Creeper have the odds well and truly stacked against them. There are barely a thousand people inside this gigantic arena for their 7.00 PM start and the seating set-up is reminiscent of those cringe-worthy times at school that your mates' band played assembly. Additionally, a wholly unscientific mid-set survey, conducted by the band, shows that the vast majority of people present don't have a Scooby who they are. However, Creeper have two secret weapons.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Stewart Lucas28 May 2022AO ArenaAlice Cooper, The Cult, Creeper, AO Arena, Manchester, 2022, Live Review, Stewart Lucas, Johann Wierzbicki Comments