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One of the most authentic tribute act make their Carlisle debut
I entered The Brickyard with a sense of anticipation, which is strange as it's a feeling I don't normally get from tribute acts. As a big...
James Hadley
May 173 min read
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Motorhead day brings local bands to The Source in Carlisle
It's the 8th OF MAY!, The 8th OF MAY! In case you didn't know, the 8th of May is Motorhead day and what a better way to celebrate than...
James Hadley
May 103 min read
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The Wee 4 make their return to The Brickyard
The first time and only time I saw the original Big 4 together was at Sonisphere UK in 8th June 2011. I remember watching each band with...
James Hadley
Apr 273 min read
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Shetland's skull crushers lay waste to The Source
While most people would be outside enjoying this pleasantly warm and sunny April evening, there are a handful of us who couldn't be...
James Hadley
Apr 252 min read
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Nostalgic cover band rocks Carlisle
Mostaligia, A band that certainly lives up to their name. People of a certain age (like myself) who grew up listening/watching to...
James Hadley
Feb 172 min read
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Local bands come together for Christmas charity party
Christmas is a time where friends and family get together to enjoy each others company and tonight is no different. Although the...
James Hadley
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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British Thrash legends rip through The Brickyard
Carlisle isn't a hotbed for extreme metal so it's no surprise that on a Wednesday evening in November the local venue is hardly packed...
James Hadley
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Slipknowt review, The Brickyard, 1-11-24
Its a mild evening for the start of November which the already large que forming is probably glad of. Doors open and and the barrier is...
James Hadley
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Kings of Thrash, Andry, Hellgrimm, The Brickyard, Carlisle, 27-10-2024
This was a gig that seemed to be doomed from the start. After being cancelled in the original location of the Old Fire Station one week...
James Hadley
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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