Cheese and Grain, Frome Monday, 15th November 2021 Fish has finally commenced his Vigil’s End tour, over 18 months since his last tour was cruelly cut short after just one date in March 2020 when the COVID Lockdown struck the…
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Category: Concert Reviews
Concert Reviews
Faust
The Union Chapel, London Monday, 15th November 2021 [Disclaimer: I didn’t plan to do this review, so no notes were taken and my knowledge of who took part and what they played is entirely accidental and anecdotal. I believe this…
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The Pineapple Thief / Alex Henry Foster & the Long Shadows
O2 Academy, Bristol Friday, 5th November 2021 The Pineapple Thief finally brought their long-delayed European tour to a triumphant end on ‘home ground’ in Bristol on Fireworks Night, which suitably ignited the excited fans in the packed venue. But before…
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A Sunday In September
The Bedford, Balham, London Sunday, 19th September 2021 Why are we here? My reason is that Genesis in Belfast was rescheduled, so I am going to get the most out a weekend, and where better than The Bedford Hotel, Balham.…
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Public Service Broadcasting
Great Hall, Exeter University, Exeter Wednesday, 27th October 2021 Public Service Broadcasting are on the road again for an extensive tour, their first since 2018, showcasing new album Bright Magic, and the question is after the enforced and lengthy lay…
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Soft Machine
Cultuurpodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands Thursday, 21st October 2021 The announcement was short and not so sweet: John Marshall (now 80 years old) and Roy Babbington (81) are both ill and therefore cannot participate in the performances of their beloved…
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The Watch
Cultuurpodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands Friday, 15th October 2021 The fact that a band plans a tour relatively shortly after the release of a new album is not an exception, more the rule. But if the same band only plays…
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Pink Project – Past To Present Tour 2021
Cultuurpodium de Boerderij, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands Friday, 8th October 2021 Here we go again! It was quite a strange sensation: only a few weeks ago I was strictly adhering to doctrine. I kept the requested 1.5 meter distance, wore my…
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Jon Gomm / Duncan Leigh
Sin City, Swansea Saturday, 16th October 2021 Swansea is a hotbed of many things, but currently not appearances by touring artists, sadly. It has been ages since I’ve been to a local gig, so a visit by guitar wizard Jon…
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Vola – Live from the Pool [live stream]
Auderød, Denmark 11th September 2021 Live streams have been a big thing over the last year or so – for obvious reasons – an important way for artists to continue to connect with their fans, but Danish band Vola have…
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