When I first attended a musical based on the life of a famous musician, the recreation of their live performances was exciting, engaging, and electrifying. Complete with supercharged lighting, atmospheric smoke, and the sound cranked up to ear-shattering decibels, it was almost as good as seeing the real thing. But now, although still impressive, theContinue reading “20th Century Boy – Venue Cymru”
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The Shires – Accidentally On Purpose Tour
The Shires were welcomed back with thunderous applause and rapturous whooping on their second visit to North Wales this week. After a sold-out debut as part of the My Universe tour 18 months ago, the country duo returned to Venue Cymru with a bigger, bolder and brasher set as part of their Accidentally on PurposeContinue reading “The Shires – Accidentally On Purpose Tour”
Lisa Wright – Mind of Mine EP
I’ve just finished listening to Mind of Mine by country artist Lisa Wright. And what an EP it is. Four tracks, four beautifully written songs. Never mind Taylor Swift on the BBC. This is where you want to be. It is a quarter of an hour of pure class. Lead single Tennessee has been widelyContinue reading “Lisa Wright – Mind of Mine EP”
The Assassination of Katie Hopkins – Theatr Clwyd
Watching The Assassination of Katie Hopkins gives you an observer’s view on our media-saturated society. As soon as you enter into the auditorium, a set covered in smartphones greets you. Once the play starts, these smartphone walls light up and provide a backdrop onto which further projections take place. In front of this, the liveContinue reading “The Assassination of Katie Hopkins – Theatr Clwyd”
The Blues Show – A New Era Begins
14th March 2018. The first day of a new look BBC Radio 2. Clearly, it’s going to take some time for Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo to bed in. But the new host of The Blues Show, Cerys Matthews, seemed to have a much smoother introduction. Yes, there were a couple of nervy moments –Continue reading “The Blues Show – A New Era Begins”
Emily Faye – Here I Am EP
If you want to ease yourself into the summer, then listen to Here I Am, the debut EP of singer-songwriter Emily Faye. With a voice like candyfloss, this is easy listening country at its finest. The four tracks all differ slightly in tone and style. But there remains a sweetness to her vocal tone throughoutContinue reading “Emily Faye – Here I Am EP”
Hairspray – Venue Cymru
Before the curtain even goes up on Hairspray, you know that you’re in for a good time. The colourful lights, the upbeat music, the buzz of audience chatter. And when Good Morning Baltimore kicks in and the curtain flings up, the party well and truly begins. For this opening number, the stage is full ofContinue reading “Hairspray – Venue Cymru”
Parch – Series Review
Last Sunday evening, I spent a good ten minutes with my hand firmly placed over my mouth. In the final episode of S4C drama series Parch, there was such an unexpected twist that I simply hadn’t seen coming. In my own words, ‘Well, that was a bombshell and a half’. To think that this isContinue reading “Parch – Series Review”
The Shires – Accidentally On Purpose: A Personal Review
Disclosure: I am a huge fan of The Shires. Warning: As a fan, expect the following review to be totally subjective and written with love. I have waited with a mixture of excitement and quiet trepidation for the release of Accidentally On Purpose, the third installment in the The Shires‘ musical journey. Much like waitingContinue reading “The Shires – Accidentally On Purpose: A Personal Review”
Geoff Evans – Paper Planes
I’m stepping rather close to home this week in recommending a listen to a North Wales-based singer-songwriter. His name is Geoff Evans and he has just released his new EP Paper Planes. For someone who is still a relative unknown outside of his immediate locality, this four-track collection could be the one that takes himContinue reading “Geoff Evans – Paper Planes”
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