Concert Reviews
Gorilla, Manchester Wednesday, 6th November 2019 Another unexpected gig night – this is getting to be a habit – and Manchester beckons. So what’s on? Having studied the gig listings I’m drawn to Portico Quartet, a band that I’ve come…
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The Wharf, Tavistock Saturday, 19th October 2019 The penultimate night of the tour, and an audience of around about 80. You might expect any band to be a little weary, but no, from the off we get 100%, with an…
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Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Monday, 28th October 2019 When Van Morrison takes to the stage, it’s all about the music. No fanfares, no fantastic light show, no conversation between songs (and sometimes not even a gap between songs!). Morrison lets…
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The Drill Hall, Chepstow 4th to 6th October 2019 The annual pilgrimage for many fans to the charming border town of Chepstow in South Wales for the annual progressive rock festival was just as popular as ever this year with…
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The Exchange, Bristol Saturday, 26th October 2019 With a couple of days in Bristol pending, I scoured the listings to find some suitable entertainment, my eyes immediately lighting up when coming upon Battles. I’ve liked their bizarre meld of electronics…
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O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester Thursday, 3rd October 2019 Having taken a well-earned rest from releasing anything in 2018, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are back with two shiny new records to show the world. It’s somewhat of a quieter…
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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…
View More CIRCU5 / I Am The Manic Whale / Let’s Swim, Get Swimming
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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