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.
Orbit Culture w/ Defects – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Orbit Culture continue their quest for world domination with an electric show in Manchester.
Grace Petrie – Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room: Live Review
We catch up with Grace as she reaches the midpoint of her UK and Ireland tour
Jo Quail & Jon Gomm – Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
Jo Quail and Jon Gomm resume their joint headline tour; we witness two complete virtuosos of their craft in Manchester.
Phil Odgers & John Kettle – The Songs Of Phil Ochs: Live Review
Two gigs in one day for Kettle & Odgers in tribute to Phil Ochs. We report back from the Green Note and Aces And Eights in London town.