Let’s face it, Norwich Art Centre is light years ahead of any similar size venues I attend for gigs. They have a knack of being one step ahead with bookings as well. Over the last six months we have been entertained by both Mumford & Sons and the Temper Trap – not bad for a [...]
Last night I had such a great evening in the company of both Danny and Fionn. I have been questioning where my musical preferences lie over the last year as I become more and more endeared to Americana and Folk. Well folks, this is the new me and I like the journey it is taking [...]
Sometimes you have to take a step into the unknown and dip your toe into the water. Much was the case for me last night. I guess LostProphets are pretty much the hot ticket over here in the UK with the new album Betrayed having hit the top of the album charts and a sell out [...]
Arriving at the UEA Norwich, I wondered if this year’s offering from the NME tour could live up to last year’s billing. I kinda knew the answer before the gig started. It’s a strange mix this year with Maccabes and Bombay Bicycle Club, having released albums way back. Also, this year we had no female [...]
The Portland Arms Cambridge is a compact venue but with surprisingly good acoustics. My congratulations must go to the sound engineer who brought out the best from both bands. First up were The Foxes! Having been an admirer of this band since 2007, I had never actually seen them live before.
The nine song set included a [...]
The poster read Iglu & Hartley plus special guests New Politics. Guess no-one told New Politics that support bands are meant to turn up and play quietly!
These guy’s shook every nook and cranny of this converted church. What really impressed me was by the end of the set they had turned a disinterested crowd into a [...]
Ok Go’s UK tour kicked off with a bang at Norwich’s Waterfront last night. Pre-gig, I had the pleasure to interview lead singer Damien Kulash. I got a good vibe about the night ahead, and I was not mistaken!!
The night exploded into life as they bounded onto Stage with a revved up version of “Shooting [...]
