Concert Reviews
Forum Music Studios, Darlington Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 It proved a triumphant return to his home town of Darlington for Dave Bainbridge, accompanied by his musical partner of many years, Sally Minnear. Now largely based in the United States with…
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The Key Theatre, Peterborough Sunday, 2nd June 2024 THE BEGGS SISTERS (Graham Thomas) Opening act on Sunday, an unenviable slot perhaps, was the Beggs Sisters, and they proved to be an ideal choice, and a healthy crowd turned up to…
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The Key Theatre, Peterborough Saturday, 1st June 2024 THAT JOE PAYNE (Graham Thomas) Soundle 2024 kicked off with a riveting solo performance from That Joe Payne. He comes onstage wearing white distressed jeans and his home made George Michael inspired…
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Fiddler’s Elbow, Camden, London Sunday, 16th June 2024 JON HUNT Many, many moons ago I wrote an appraisal of Jon Hunt’s compilation album Morning Sun, which I am well chuffed to discover is still being used on his advertising flyer.…
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Royal Albert Hall, London Tuesday 4th June 2024 After attending shows in Belgium and the Netherlands, I simply couldn’t turn down an invitation to attend the closing show of the ‘Classic Tales Of Yes’ tour in the safe haven of…
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South Street Arts Centre, Reading Thursday 20th June 2024 I can’t believe it was 2018 when I first encountered (and reviewed) the enthralling debut album, The Importance of Mr Bedlam. The scintillating fusion of intense musicianship with captivating storytelling creates…
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The The Drill Hall, Chepstow Sunday, 14th April 2024 GLEN BRIELLE Aka Hugh Carter, founder member of Abel Ganz. His side project with solo keys and fellow Abel Ganz guitarist Malcolm McNiven was a lovely way to start off the…
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The Drill Hall, Chepstow Saturday, 13th April 2024 DOMINIC SANDERSON My discovery of the weekend! This was, for me, the most ultimate progressive performance of the festival! I was a tad late for the start, as I’d left my camera…
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The The Drill Hall, Chepstow Friday, 12th April 2024 ‘Winter’s End’ is a lovely little festival in the picturesque town of Chepstow just on the Welsh side of the River Severn, held normally in March/April. Fully indoors, it doesn’t matter…
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SWX, Bristol Monday 20th May 2024 Riverside are back for a second part of the ‘I.D. Entity’ Tour a year or so since they last toured these isles… and frankly my Prog socks are well and truly blown right off!…
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