Seth Lakeman – Make Your Mark: Album Review
Seth Lakeman releases his eleventh album. Make Your Mark is a set that might see him elevated to ‘folk music institution’ status.
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Mark Pontin Group / Five Points Gang – Manchester Retro Bar: Live Review
The Mark Pontin Group and Five Point Gang deliver masterful and contrasting blues sets in Manchester…miss this tour at your peril.
Mark Pontin Group – Everything (Tomorrow): Video Premiere
We have another treat from Lunaria Records l in the form of the new single from the Mark Pontin Group. New album, Kaleidoscope, is released 26th November.
Kimberley Rew and Lee Cave-Berry – I Can Be Any Woman: Video Premiere
We have a video premiere for I Can Be Any Woman by Kim & Lee – Kimberley Rew and Lee Cave-Berry.
Public Service Broadcasting – The Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Public Service Broadcasting hit Manchester in support of their latest album, Bright Magic. It is a feast for the senses as they deliver a blistering set.
Kate Rusby – Christmas Tour: News
News of the annual set of Christmas themed gigs from Yorkshire HollyHead, Kate Rusby
The Curse Of K K Hammond – A Meeting At The Crossroads: Video Premiere
Here’s the premiere of ‘A Meeting at The Crossroads’ – a short film which acts as a reminder of recent singles from The Curse Of K K Hammond.
Maz O’Connor releases second single from vulpes project
Composed with friend Will Gardner, Maz O’Connor continues her new ventures as vulpes with the release of Jessica.
Maybeshewill – No Feeling Is Final: New album news
News of the return of Maybeshewill with a new album and teaser video.
Bruce Springsteen’s 1979 ‘No Nukes’ concerts to be released: News
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band to release their legendary 1979 ‘No Nukes Concerts;’ out November 2021.
Nick Ellis & Seafoam Green announce Manchester show: News
Nick Ellis and At The Barrier favourites, Seafoam Green, are to play Manchester’s Castle Hotel on Monday 1st November 2021.
Aoife O’Donovan – Age Of Apathy: Album news
Aoife O’Donovan announces new album, Age Of Apathy. Out on 21st January 2021 on Yep Roc Records.
Kitty Macfarlane – Autumn Tour news
Gig news as Kitty Macfarlane heads out on tour in October.
Blossoms – AO Arena, Manchester: Live Review
Blossoms wrap up their current tour with as close a homecoming show as you can get.
Witch Fever – In Birth: new single/video
A new single from Manchester’s Witch Fever.