Concert Reviews
De Boerderij, Zoetermeer, NL Sunday, 22nd September 2019 It’s safe to say that De Boerderij in Zoetermeer is the number one prog stage in the Netherlands. The theatre has already been voted runner up several times in the favourite prog…
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The Royal Albert Hall, London Monday, 30th September 2019 Over the last few years there have been a couple of occasions where I’ve seriously kicked myself after missing out on iconic concerts; Led Zeppelin at the O2 and Kate Bush…
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Level 3, Swindon Saturday, 30th September 2019 This is as much a review of this fantastic little sticky-floored venue with its inexpensive bar, as it is the bands I saw. Apparently, Level 3 closed because another Swindon venue was getting…
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The Courtyard Theatre, London Tuesday, 1st October 2019 To describe Tuesday 1st October’s weather as inclement would be the height of understatement. On the day when Iamthemorning graced the U.K. for their sole show here, touring The Bell, I arrived…
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Islington Assembly Hall, London Friday 4th October 2019 It’s three years since Magma last swooped over la Manche to enthral and delight with their otherworldly sounds, and the faithful are out in force to catch an event that can only…
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De Boerderij, Zoetermeer Saturday 14th September 2019 In 1979 I witnessed for the first (and last) time a performance by the legendary Mike Oldfield, together with a choir, an orchestra and an extensive rock ensemble, when he visited my hometown…
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Islington Assembly Hall, London Saturday 7th September Resistance Album Launch Event The launch of a new IQ studio album is a special event – they only happen about every 4 or 5 years, so it’s understandable that there was a…
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Symphony Hall, Birmingham Tuesday 10th September 2019 When Justin Hayward plays Birmingham it inevitably feels like a home-coming. Even though he was born in Swindon (“that place that everyone passes on the M4”, he laughs), Birmingham is the home town…
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The Wharf, Tavistock Saturday, 31st August 2019 Two very good bands, one night, at Tavistock’s wonderful The Wharf. Great venue, frequently punching above it’s weight with attractions, and a few good places to eat near by. First up for this…
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Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough Saturday, 31st August 2019 Scarborough’s 2019 Open Air Theatre season closed in spectacular style with a world premiere of the Queen Machine Symphonic with Kerry Ellis show which is due to tour the UK next…
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