So where do I start? Sparks, a band so much more than those couple of songs that get dredged up time and time again for BBC4’s Top Of The Pops 1974, 1979 etc etc. A band who, despite their lengthy…
There’s a certain optimism required to attend an outdoor concert in Yorkshire. Standing in The Piece Hall on Saturday evening, watching dark clouds empty themselves over Halifax with impressive determination, it felt like that optimism was being thoroughly tested. Thankfully,…
If anyone still thinks Shed Seven are simply riding a wave of Britpop nostalgia, they clearly weren’t at The Piece Hall on Friday night. On paper, a band celebrating the 30th anniversary of A Maximum High could easily feel like…
We at We Shoot Music had been looking forward to Call of the Wild all year, as there is always a great atmosphere and a really diverse lineup, with plenty of choice to keep everyone entertained (not to mention the…
This year marked the 10th anniversary of Irlam Live, and somehow, despite living only 40 minutes away and loving live music all my life, this was my first ever year attending. After this weekend, I can say it won’t be…
I didn’t really know where to begin with this one. I’d never heard of Ren Gill until I worked with Dom Joly on a small project and later discovered he was collaborating with this Welsh-born whirlwind who busks around Brighton…