Concert Reviews
The Garage, Islington, London Friday, 21st December 2018 After a splendid day as a tourist in the company of my trusty TPA colleague Mr Phil Lively, during which we visited the Post Office museum and took a trip on their…
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If you’ve been to a gig in or around London in 2018, it’s highly likely you will have seen either Chris Parkins or Spike Worsley in attendance. These two seasoned gig-goers have been to 327 gigs between them this past…
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Birmingham Arena Monday, 10th December 2018 There have been huge changes for Nightwish in the 10 years since they last graced a stage in Birmingham. The Finish ‘symphonic metal’ band have moved from small venues, like the club in which…
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Acapela, Pentyrch, Cardiff 24th November 2018 This gathering at the lovely Acapela venue near Cardiff in November by Magenta and friends for a special acoustic show is now in its third year, fast becoming a ‘pre-Christmas’ tradition with a magic…
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The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London Saturday, 1st December 2018 If ever an area was best suited as a prime example of modern London’s cosmopolitan buzz, then Dalston, a part of the London Borough of Hackney, is that area. Teeming…
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HRH Prog, Pwllheli, North Wales Saturday 17th November 2018 Southern Empire announced themselves spectacularly to Europe with their first ever gig outside their homeland of Australia in fine style with an imperious and impressive set in a packed Arena 2…
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The First 40 Years 229 The Venue, London Friday, 9th November 2018 An enthusiastic capacity audience of 600 gather in what has become the London ‘home’ of Pendragon at 229 The Venue to celebrate what the special edition t-shirts triumphantly…
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Symphony Hall, Birmingham Tuesday, 6th November 2018 This will only be a short piece, as my esteemed colleague Jez Rowden has already said all there is to say on the emotional and musical impact of this revered combo in his…
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Pontardawe Arts Centre Friday, 26th October 2018 At ‘Progressive Aspect Palace’ we like Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) – we like them a lot! This is our third PSB gig review within 12 months so perhaps we won’t go into our…
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St. David’s Hall, Cardiff Wednesday, 31st October 2018 “Welcome back my friends to the show that sporadically ends…” There are loads of great bands out there, and then there is King Crimson; from their earliest incarnation a method of approaching…
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