Live and Loud at The Blue Lamp with The Broken Creels
The Aberdeenshire four-piece bring a set shaped by late nights to a venue made for close connection.
The Broken Creels' music mixes raw power with a worn-in warmth. It can punch through the din or drop to a hush that draws you in. On 12 September, they’re bringing it back to The Blue Lamp for a much anticipated gig.
Belladrum gave them a bigger stage this summer, but Aberdeen is where they’ve found their footing. Expect shifts from slow burn to headlong rush, with songs that might hint at familiarity before twisting into something unexpected.
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A band built on combined experience
The line-up is a weave of well-travelled paths: Daz Alexander on drums (The Dawntreaders, Sonic Bucker), Colin Clyne on vocals, guitar and harmonica (a seasoned songwriter with a few awards to his name), Brian Black on bass (Wish You Were Floyd), and Tom Ward on guitar and keys (Parker, The Carrons).
Their sound draws on the rawness of the north-east coast, the moody pull of Nick Cave, the swagger of The Doors, a looseness that recalls the Stones, and a streak of unpredictability.
A chart-topping start
Debut single Friend or Foe hit number one on the UK iTunes Rock Chart. Killing on the Rail Line followed at number two. Strong starts, but it’s the confidence and identity behind them that stand out.
Kim Wilde called them “very powerful”, a nod to the sheer force they can unleash when the mood takes them. Rob Ellen said they “kicked serious psychedelic ass”, capturing their wilder side. Indie Band Guru went with “thunderous and anthemic”, which suits the moments when the whole room seems to lift with them. On the right night, they can be all of these things.
The Blue Lamp stage
The Lampie’s not a big room, but that’s part of its charm. They can fill it with sound that shakes the walls, then ease back to let the detail and craft in their songs keep you listening.
The Broken Creels play The Blue Lamp on Friday 12 September 2025. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets via Eventbrite.
