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…
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…
A great night of bluesy Americana music was to be had on Monday night at Manchester’s New Century Hall, a venue reopened in 2022 following a £10 million renovation. And a venue that had hosted the likes of The Rolling…
Back in 1987 was the time I heard Then Jerico for the first time with The Motive, nearly 40 years later Mark Shaw’s Then Jerico are touring to celebrate the album ‘First ( The sound of Music)‘ in the UK….
A three‑day rock extravaganza spread across two venues – The Gifford Arms and KK’s Steel Mill. Celebrating its 10th year while supporting local charities chosen by the city’s Mayor. A perfect blend of acoustic sets and high‑voltage rock. Honestly… what’s…
