Concert Reviews
Real World Studios, Box, Wiltshire 22nd May 2016 Big Big Train are a band which does not follow the usual and mundane in any shape or form, whether it is in their finely crafted progressive rock albums or their commitment…
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The Palladium, London Friday 29th April 2016 Three years since he last toured in the U.K., Roger Hodgson returns to one of London’s most iconic theatres in a show prompted by the overwhelming demand from fans unable to get tickets…
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The Musician, Leicester 9th May 2016 Pagan Vibes in the Land of Champions. Starting a short tour to promote their rather fine new platter Bottled Out Of Eden, the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ur-rock psychedelic beastie that is Knifeworld chose Leicester’s…
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The Wharf, Tavistock 29th April 2016 Recommendations for bands to see are a good thing, and when the opportunity to travel only a few miles to see one at a venue in rural Devon arrives it is not to be…
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[With many thanks to Mike Evans, Anthony Firmin, Adam Kennedy and Jeff Cooper for their images, and to Sharon Chevin at The Publicity Connection for co-ordinating.] Colston Hall, Bristol Wednesday 4th May 2016 What should a band like Yes actually…
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The Cavern Club, Exeter Thursday, 24th March 2016 White Room, enveloped in the swirling lighting of the Cavern Club, provided good solid support, a blend of psychedelia and rock reminiscent of early Pink Floyd. Great bass player, and the others…
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Dominion Theatre, London Saturday 5th March 2016 The burden of expectation weighs heavily on Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, to give it its full and proper title. Released thirty eight years ago in 1978 with…
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The Astonishing – Live The Palladium, London Saturday, 18th February 2016 There is a heightened sense of expectation and anticipation as a high spirited crowd gather on a chilly night outside the doors of the London Palladium for the opening…
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[…with the usual Crappy SnapsTM also by Jez Rowden with apologies to all concerned! Video with many thanks to Niek van Driel] The Underworld, Camden, London Sunday 21st February 2016 Five bands for ten quid? Good value indeed and Well…
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The Boston Music Room, Tufnell Park, London Saturday 13th February 2016 Four acts, over three and a half hours of progressive sounds proudly presented by Bad Elephant Music. Their signed acts jh, We Are Kin (performing an acoustic set with…
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