Concert Reviews
Poppodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands Saturday, 8th April, 2023 [This review first appeared in Dutch on the Progwereld website. You can read the original HERE, with huge thanks to the original contributors, and to Alex Driessen for the translation.] The…
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Poppodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands Friday, 7th April, 2023 [This review first appeared in Dutch on the Progwereld website. You can read the original HERE, with huge thanks to the original contributors, and to Alex Driessen for the translation.] Easter…
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The Rose Hill, Brighton Friday, 21st April 2023 For one evening only, a small corner of Brighton shone like a beacon. It probably does that a lot – it’s that kind of town – but it was a privilege to…
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O2 Institute2, Birmingham Friday, 21st April 2023 Riverside are back, and this time they are determined to define their Identity positively after the nightmare of the pandemic, quite aside from the band’s own personal loss a few years ago. With…
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The Earl Haig Club, Cardiff Wednesday, 19th April 2023 This is the fourth time I’ve seen Focus play live, and each time it has been at the same venue. The fact that the Earl Haig is within walking distance of…
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The Civic Hall, Stourport Sunday, 5th March, 2023 LEAGUE OF LIGHTS (Rosamund Tomlins) A wonderful way to start off the Sunday repertoire of, once again, varied bands that makes Fusion always such a brilliant festival! A delightfully stimulating choice for…
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The Civic Hall, Stourport Saturday, 4th March, 2023 SPRIGGAN MIST (Tony Colvill) Spriggan Mist have changed a little since I first heard their debut album, many years ago. They seem to have become more ‘Rock’ – the sound is tight…
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Fusion 4: Launch Event, 45 Live, Kidderminster Thursday, 2nd March, 2023 Apologies for missing nearly all the set of openers Last Flight to Pluto – Unfortunately a tipper truck smashing into a gantry on the M5 closed it for virtually…
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The Victoria, London Thursday, 19th January 2023 Sounds Beamed In From Another Dimension… And Why You Need To See These Artists… I had the absolute pleasure of spending a good portion of 19th January 2023 in That London with author…
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Student’s Union, Newcastle University Thursday, 23rd March 2023 I was surprised to realise that it had been 18 years since I’d last been in this building (Dio touring back in 2005), but even more surprised to find how much it…
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