Charles Esten – Lyric Theatre, Salford Lowry: Live Review
Nashville’s Charles Esten returns to European shores in support of his new record, Love Ain’t Pretty. We were at the show in Salford.
Reg Meuross / Cobalt Tales – Downham Fields of Green Folk Club: Live Review
We catch up with Reg Meuross and Cobalt Tales at a new venue for us – the Fields Of Green Folk Club in Downham.
Blind Guardian w/ The Night Eternal – The Forum: Live Review
We’ve waited eight long years for the return of Blind Guardian to the UK. We went along to the gig at the Kentish Town Forum to see if the wait was worth it…..
Paul Weller w/ Barbara – King George’s Hall, Blackburn: Live Review
Paul Weller takes a trip down memory lane with a career retrospective set. Support comes from At The Barrier favourites, Barbara!
Finley Quaye – Central Methodist Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Finley Quaye sets out to reignite his performing career with echoes from his brilliant past blended with intimate chat.
Kirsten Adamson – Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham: Live Review
We catch Kirsten Adamson at everyone’s current favourite venue, Birmingham’s Kitchen Garden Cafe.
AJ Clarke & Julia Porter/ Corrie Shelley – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Over Hulton Folk Club hosts AJ Clarke and full supporting cast!
Harvey Jay Dodgson – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth: Live Review
From the likes of Liam Gallagher, Two Door Cinema Club and Neck Deep: Harvey Jay Dodgson is the next up-and-coming artist to perform at Wedgewood Rooms.
sunn O))) w/ Jesse Sykes – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
sunn o))) return to Manchester in their Shoshin (初心) Duo form. Shoshin being the Buddhist concept of learning with a “beginner’s mind,” surrendering preconceived notions in favour of openness and radical zeal.
Stiff Little Fingers / Glen Matlock – The Roundhouse: Live Review
Punk veterans SLF return to London before embarking on a tour of the States – we visited to see if they were as sharp as ever…
Karen Pfeiffer and Paul Walker – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We catch Karen Pfeiffer and Paul Walker at Over Hulton Folk Club supporting their latest album – Auf Weidersehen Me Duck.
Liam Gallagher & John Squire w/ Jake Bugg / Dillon Squire – Manchester Apollo: Live Review
Liam Gallagher and John Squire bring their new album to home turf. Jake Bugg offers support as well as a slot from Squire Jr, Dillon.
Simple Minds – AO Arena, Manchester: Live Review
Hits and anthems with Simple Minds as the Global Tour hits Manchester.
Ida Nielsen & The Funkbots – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Ida Nielsen brings her Funkbots and a bag full of grooves to Manchester. You can’t fake the funk!
Martin Carthy – Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham: Live Review
“The Daddy” plays Brum… We encounter Martin Carthy at the Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham.