Category: Live Reviews

An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart – Live Review

By Seuras Og on 6th March 2025 • ( 4 Comments )

A special evening and a privilege to be in the same room as Fowlis, Carpenter and Polwart.

The Blackheart Orchestra & Beth Eliza – Temperance, Leamington Spa: Live Review

By John Barlass on 4th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Blackheart Orchestra bring their multi-instrumental magic to the compact confines of Leamington’s Temperance. Two people, one great sound…

Opeth w/ Grand Magus – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 2nd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Opeth read from The Last Will & Testament, as well as other classic readings from their storied back catalogue. Support comes from fellow Swedes, Grand Magus.

The Lost Notes – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review

By John Barlass on 27th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Birmingham Americana hotshots The Lost Notes prove that There’s No Place Like Home as they drive a sell-out crowd into raptures at the city’s prestigious Symphony Hall.

Uriah Heep, April Wine, Tyketto – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at The Magician’s Farewell in Manchester with Uriah Heep. Tyketto and April Wine in support.

Bilk w/Coast & The Pill – Engine Rooms, Southampton: Live Review

By Micha Thompson on 26th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Following the release of their debut album, Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, Bilk head out on their biggest ever UK Tour.

Merry Hell – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Howard King on 25th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re back at Over Hulton Folk Club with regular – and very welcome – visitors, Merry Hell.

Green Lung / Unto Others w/ Satans Satyrs – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 23rd February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Green Lung return to Manchester with a huge sold out show at the O2 Ritz Manchester. Unto Others and Satan’s Satyrs are also on the bill.

Love Folk Festival 2025 – The Atkinson, Southport: Live Review

By Jen Taylor [JenFoto] on 19th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The things we do for Folk as we valiantly battle the icy winds, an apparently never-ending winter and seek shelter and communal comfort within the hallowed walls of the Atkinson.

Nick Lowe – De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill On Sea: Live Review

By goletitout1984 on 18th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at the De La Warr Pavillion in Bexhill On Sea for an evening with Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets.

Fairport Convention Wintour 2025 cntd: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We catch up with the Fairport Convention Wintour in Manchester and Lytham as it rolls around the North West.

Tremonti w/ Florence Black – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 16th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Tremonti closes out the UK leg of their latest tour in support of The End Will Show Us How. We’re in Manchester and London to see the band. Support comes from Florence Black.