Hof 88, Almelo, The Netherlands Sunday, 30th October 2022 If Mohammed doesn’t come to the mountain… I had been particularly looking forward to this for quite a long time: a show by Dutch proggers Leap Day in Youth Center ‘t…
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Category: Concert Reviews
Concert Reviews
Pink Project
Poppodium De Boerderij, Zoetermeer, the Netherlands Thursday, 8th October 2022 Exactly one year ago to the day, I saw Pink Project perform, also in Zoetermeer, and also in front of a completely sold out crowd. In that sense it was…
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Rosalie Cunningham / The Tuppenny Bunters
Black Frog Presents at Chelmsford Social Club, Chelmsford Friday, 7th October 2022 On a windswept and rainy night, a potentially trepidatious trip, with the ever present vagaries of train travel, out to the Essex town of Chelmsford beckoned for the…
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Marillion / June Road
Muziekcentrum Frits Philips, Eindhoven, Netherlands Thursday, 20th October 2022 I love seeing bands outside the UK, it’s usually a very different experience, and a smashing Christmas pres from a wonderful wife has led us to Eindhoven for Marillion’s second night…
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Lazuli
The Cavern Club, Liverpool Tuesday, 11th October 2022 Nineteen months ago, a van carrying a band of musicians and their instruments was heading north from Southampton to Liverpool when they received an urgent message. Due to the continuing rapid spread…
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The Watch
Poppodium De Boerderij, Zoetermeer, the Netherlands Saturday, 22nd October 2022 It has already been a year since Italian band The Watch visited Holland for a show. These musicians are, of course, best known as an extremely capable Genesis tribute band,…
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The John Hackett Band / Ms Amy Birks
The Forum Music Centre, Darlington, County Durham Friday, 21st October 2022 The John Hackett Band, along with Ms Amy Birks delivered a wonderful, diverse and thoughtful performance of modern progressive rock to an enthusiastic and knowledgeable audience in the friendly…
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Public Service Broadcasting / Pale Blue Eyes
The Brangwyn Hall, Swansea Wednesday, 12th October 2022 There’s something very special about Public Service Broadcasting. I’ve seen them several times and they’re always an enthralling proposition, but in this place they seem even more special. The Brangwyn Hall is…
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Wokingham Festival 2022
Cantley Park, Wokingham, UK Monday, 29th August 2022 The Berkshire town of Wokingham offers a most delightful summer festival! It’s a small family-friendly community event, with live music as the big draw, taking place in one level field in Cantley…
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Stuckfish
The Radio Rooms, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed Friday, 16th September 2022 North-East melodic prog rock band Stuckfish deliver a stunning full-length live performance of musical quality, depth and diversity on home turf in a lovely, intimate venue full of family, friends and…
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