Concert cancelled twice so third time lucky for us – covid pandemic I believe ! We were all nestled in a box at the back of the Regent Theatre and Midge came out and delivered with aplomb including two unmistakable covers, Fade to Grey and No Regrets before launching into one of my favourites The Voice. […]
Clever set designed that makes maximum use of the small stage area at the Aldwych, with a seamless rotating floor and various floor sections that collapse to allow doors and backdrops to be ushered in vertically as the narrative develops. Doors are particularly effective as a metaphor for a change of place and geography. Each […]
Pre Christmas gig – 2nd visitation of The Sweet 1970s glam rock band in London’s packed Islington assembly hall. Andy Scott guitarist is the only active performer from the original line up. Blockbuster always reminds me of funfair rides, but my all time favourite is Hell Raiser which was one of the first singles I […]
Back from Hugh Corwnell concert Sadly not enough peaches for me. 3 piece band paired back virtually an acoustic set. 2 guitars and drum kit but heavily powered on the lower end with drums and bass guitar intercut with lead guitar. You can hear the Stranglers vibe tryjng to emerge with the bass licks, especially […]
A rousing set with lead singer a ringer for Phil collins in size, voice and mannerisms especially with the tambourine. Super value in St Peters Church, Ipswich where acoustics are excellent. 2nd time around. Big audience turnout. All enjoyed the Los Endos finale Web site https://genesisvisibletouch.com Set List Where does he go […]
Wonderful birthday evening in a beautiful Parisian setting with my family . Wolf alice delivered. Shimmering guitars. The bass has a permanent place throughout but warmth and energy from both musicians licks over the symphony. Ellie has a soft but powerful voice which is but wide ranging – she looks a waif rather than wolf […]
A welcome day away from the rock face. Forte drove to London and we shot across on the tube to Royal Academy of Music – on Marleybone Road, knock out art deco interiors. Sadly miss first soloist event but watched ensemble deliver with aplomb Tippett’s ‘Fantasia Concertante on theme of Corelli’ in the Duke’s Hall […]
A adult day out at Queens. Indulged with a bottle of Rose Nye Timber and enjoyed the spectacle and the warming sun. Peniston had good run. Review https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/queens-results-2022-day-5-ryan-peniston-prize-money-filip-krajinovic-emma-raducanu-1693200
Genesis with the powerhouse of Rutherford & Banks can still deliver musically, but a sad farewell to see such powerful personality in Phil Collins, who had such joie de vivre and a force of nature on stage pulled down to a state of compressed inactivity. The only saving grace was Phil can still sing even […]
