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.
And then there were two; the countdown continues as Show Of Hands approach the end of the road.
We catch Karen Pfeiffer and Paul Walker at Over Hulton Folk Club supporting their latest album – Auf Weidersehen Me Duck.
Hits and anthems with Simple Minds as the Global Tour hits Manchester.
Ida Nielsen brings her Funkbots and a bag full of grooves to Manchester. You can’t fake the funk!
“The Daddy” plays Brum… We encounter Martin Carthy at the Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham.
Orbit Culture continue their quest for world domination with an electric show in Manchester.
Massive Wagons take the bull by the balls as we gather to celebrate their Welcome To The World album.
We catch up with Grace as she reaches the midpoint of her UK and Ireland tour
Jo Quail and Jon Gomm resume their joint headline tour; we witness two complete virtuosos of their craft in Manchester.
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.
Scouse stalwarts bang their drum; Love Is The Call from legendary indie rockers, Cast.
We have a comprehensive view of the UK Blues Festival in Blackpool, where several ATB favourites shine – as does a certain R.Plant.
Never too far from Merry Hell, we’re at The Met in Bury for their debut performance in the notable venue.
Joanne Shaw Taylor and her crack band kick off the UK tour in Manchester.
