Considering they had never played together before, Gareth Bonello, Georgia Ruth and Toby Hay seemed like a long-established trio. Their first gig as a three-piece was certainly an enjoyable one. Coming together from Cardiff, Ceredigion, and Rhayader respectively, these three folk musicians brought real warmth to what was a pretty wet night in Bangor. WithContinue reading “Cabaret Pontio with Gareth Bonello, Georgia Ruth & Toby Hay”
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Interview with Bryony Sier
There were so many artists to enjoy last week at Focus Wales, one of the nation’s premier music showcase festivals. Among them, a host of Welsh country and Americana artists and bands, most of whom I had the opportunity to see and hear over the course of the three days. And from the psychedelic countryContinue reading “Interview with Bryony Sier”
Interview with Rosey Cale
It was such a pleasure meeting country-pop artist Rosey Cale. The Welsh singer-songwriter was performing at Focus Wales, one of the nation’s premier music showcase festivals, and I was delighted to catch her for an interview in between her two sets. Her calm and considered persona whilst performing is no onstage act. As I satContinue reading “Interview with Rosey Cale”
Kitty MacFarlane – Namer of Clouds Tour
On a cold Autumn evening, I ventured through the country lanes of North East Wales to the village of Gwaenysgor. It seems a very innocuous place to attend a gig with one of folk music’s brightest upcoming stars. Yet the small village hall, nestled in a corner just off the main road, was the perfectContinue reading “Kitty MacFarlane – Namer of Clouds Tour”
Summer’s End Songwriters Show – Ty Pawb, Wrexham
Many have judged Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham’s new arts hub, to be a lame duck. Since its unveiling six months ago, the ‘Comments’ section of the local press has been filled with negativity towards it. A lack of atmosphere, disappointing architecture, and few events taking place there have led many, it seems, to dismiss it asContinue reading “Summer’s End Songwriters Show – Ty Pawb, Wrexham”
Rend Collective – Good News
I’ve just finished reading a chapter from the book Jesus > Religion by Jefferson Bethke in which he states that The problem with the… Christian subculture is that our art and glorification of Jesus begin to weaken because we lose all sense of comparison. For example, a lot of Christian musicians no longer shoot toContinue reading “Rend Collective – Good News”
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”
Llechi – Pontio
Having missed it first time around, the chance to catch the restaging of Llechi seemed too good to miss. Originally performed as part of Pontio’s opening season, this eclectic mix of visual, musical and aerobatic art forms was a fascinating watch. It was engaging from start to finish, featuring a host of performers, all ofContinue reading “Llechi – Pontio”
Gregory Porter at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod
In some ways, Gregory Porter was made for the International Eisteddfod. The man whose music transcends was making his debut at the annual event. Bringing his sweet, smooth and soulful sound to a warm and pleasant Friday evening, Porter is the embodiment of the festival’s message of peace and love. It is little wonder thatContinue reading “Gregory Porter at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod”
The rising cost of music tickets
I took a phone call the other day from a person wanting to purchase tickets for Aled Jones’ Cathedral Tour. When I announced that we weren’t selling them directly, but that we were simply the venue, he got quite annoyed about having to go through Ticketmaster as an only option. This wasn’t because he didn’tContinue reading “The rising cost of music tickets”
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