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Porridge Radio – Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Porridge Radio pounce on the Empire’s stage to Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song and it’s as if they’ve migrated from their true selves for the initial numbers.
Aoife O’ Donovan – St Thomas The Martyr Church Bristol
On the tour for her new album, The Age of Apathy, Aoife O’Donovan explores gossamer highs and lows, entangling the spider web of what it means to be intensely sensitive in the modern age.
Bodega – Islington Assembly Hall
New York's five-piece post-punk Bodega returned to London six months after their debut at the Moth Club, this time playing the more substantial Islington Assembly Hall. Championed by BBC 6Music's Marc Riley, amongst others, ticket sales were good, with the venue pretty packed, even if upstairs was closed.
An Evening with Bill Callahan – Roundhouse, London
Bill Callahan, once described by the late comedian Sean Hughes as the ‘leader’ in the fraternity of ‘miserable bastards of the world’, is on a post pandemic mission. Astonishingly, given a career of cussedness and existential woe, it is to mend and cheer us up.
Richard Ashcroft – Brighton Centre
Last night I took a little trip down to Brighton to see one of the greatest songwriters of the last 30 years (in my opinion), Mr Richard Ashcroft. No matter how many times I have seen Ashcroft play live, every time is an absolute delight and tonight is no exception.
Victorious Festival
Glorious Victorious! That was the sentiment amongst the consensus of festival goers that we spoke to throughout the weekend. Victorious Festival brought good vibes, sunshine and an incredible lineup of music and comedy!
Jamie T – Engine Rooms, Southampton
Fresh off the back of number one album for’ The Theory of Whatever’ - his first in 6 years - Jamie T played a sold out outstore gig on Saturday evening for Vinilo Record Store at the Engine Rooms in Southampton.
Truck Festival – Hill Farm, Oxfordshire
Truck Festival returned after a three year absence, owing to he obvious cancellations due to the COVID restrictions we have all experienced over these last few years. This year saw the festival celebrating its 25th birthday and man did it throw one hell of a party for the 25,000 revellers that descended on Hill Farm in Oxfordshire!
Enola Gay – The Joiners, Southampton
Enola Gay played Southampton's grassroots intimate venue, The Joiners on Thursday evening, musician Craig Perry was there to review for us.
Pearl Jam – BST Hyde Park
Pearl Jam complete their two day takeover of BST Hyde Park in incredible style on the Great Oak Stage!