When Katy Hurt walks into 81 Renshaw Street, a small retro music venue in Liverpool, you wouldn’t think that one of the UK’s most talented country artists had just walked in. She is unassuming, politely standing at the entrance with guitar case in hand. The open mic evening, for which she is the featured artist,Continue reading “Interview with Katy Hurt”
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The Southern Companion – Shine a Little Light
The Southern Companion have taken various musical strands – country, rock, pop, blues, and Americana – and plaited them together to form a set of songs that make up their latest album, Shine a Little Light. Every song seems to have two or three layers to it, The Southern Companion seamlessly switching between slightly differentContinue reading “The Southern Companion – Shine a Little Light”
The Dark – Fuel Theatre/Ovalhouse Co-production
Everyone has a story to tell. The Dark is Nick Makoha’s story. His is a story of a childhood journey from his home in Uganda to the UK. It is a journey across a country that is under siege and extremely dangerous. It is a journey of survival, on a minibus bound for the border.Continue reading “The Dark – Fuel Theatre/Ovalhouse Co-production”
Katy Hurt – Unfinished Business EP
It beggars belief how Katy Hurt remains unsigned. You would think that record companies would be queuing out the door for her signature. But if her second EP doesn’t turn the heads of music executives, their loss is our gain. Funded by the generous financial pledges of fans, Unfinished Business is a quality record, hittingContinue reading “Katy Hurt – Unfinished Business EP”
Stuart Landon – Outmanned, Never Outgunned EP
Released in amongst the sparkle and glitter of the Christmas season, Stuart Landon’s EP ‘Outmanned, Never Outgunned’ may have been missed by some. It is too good to let it pass by unnoticed however. If you’re preparing to pack away that festive playlist for another year, might I suggest replacing it with this fine recordContinue reading “Stuart Landon – Outmanned, Never Outgunned EP”
Charlotte Campbell – Merry Christmas to You EP
If there is one Christmas release that I would urge you to go out and buy this year, it would be Charlotte Campbell’s EP ‘Merry Christmas to You’. The name may not ring a bell. But the voice will certainly chime with those looking to evoke the gentle spirit of the festive season. In thisContinue reading “Charlotte Campbell – Merry Christmas to You EP”
Cinderella – Venue Cymru ***
You are invited into a world of pure imagination for Venue Cymru’s 2018 pantomime. Cinderella is an enchanting effort from both cast and crew. Whilst never completely whisking us away to another world, it nevertheless casts a few magical spells that will delight young and old alike. Carly Burns plays a bubbly and bright Cinderella.Continue reading “Cinderella – Venue Cymru ***”
Midland – On the Rocks Tour
They were one of the highlights at Country 2 Country 2018. And now Midland are ending the year on a high here in the UK with their first headline tour a complete sell out. Last night, they stopped off at Gorilla in Manchester to perform to a packed and raucous crowd. They delivered a stunningContinue reading “Midland – On the Rocks Tour”
Lucy Grubb – Dear Walter EP
On listening to ‘Dear Walter’, the second EP from Lucy Grubb, one cannot help but be transported to the rivers and grasslands of the Norfolk Broads. She may be influenced by a traditional country and western sound but it is clear that her East Anglian roots have wrapped around her music to create a distinctContinue reading “Lucy Grubb – Dear Walter EP”
Allelujah! – National Theatre Live
It is clear from the opening lines that Allelujah! is the work of Alan Bennett. That wry Northern humour is unmistakable. He may be 83, but Bennett remains as active as ever on the writing front. He is also, in this particular case, out to make a political statement too. Set within the wards ofContinue reading “Allelujah! – National Theatre Live”
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